The Philippine National Anthem: Lupang Hinirang Lyrics Quick Reference

The Philippine national anthem, Lupang Hinirang, is part of every school’s flag ceremony program. Students place their right hand over their heart while they sing, as a sign of respect.

Use this Lupang Hinirang lyrics poster to help your child get to know the words of the national anthem by heart. You can keep a printout of the poster in your child’s study area or keep a soft copy in your child’s mobile device.

Ready for more? Check out our Lupang Hinirang Lyrics Free Worksheet here and online quiz here.

Did you know?

Julián Felipe, a Filipino composer and patriot, composed Lupang Hinirang in 1898. “Marcha Filipina Magdalo” was the original title of the musical composition. The anthem was played during the historic Declaration of Philippine Independence. It was later on called “Marcha Nacional Filipina”.

Jose Palma wrote the Spanish lyrics, entitled “Filipinas, in 1899. Ildefonso Santos and Julian Cruz Balmeda penned the Filipino version in the 1940s.

Read the full story behind the Philippine national anthem here on the website of the National Historic Commission of the Philippines.