Arnel Pineda's version of National Anthem which he sang yesterday during Manny's fight was being critizised by many and even National Historic Institute made a statement about this controversy. I heared on radio that Arnel Pineda may put in jail if proven that he had made his own version of the national anthem.
An excerpt follows:
"The National Historical Institute said Sunday it was filing a complaint against Journey lead singer Arnel Pineda for changing the tone and tempo of the Philippine national anthem when he sang it before the Pacquiao-Clottey bout in Texas.
Pineda sang "Lupang Hinirang" (Beloved Land) during Pacquiao’s successful bout against Joshua Clottey of Ghana on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), his powerful, high-pitched voice filling the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
But Teddy Atienza, chief of the Heraldry Section of the NHI, was not pleased. A "24 Oras" report quoted him as saying that they would file a complaint against Pineda before the Department of Justice for his "wrong" version of the national anthem.
The NHI is the government body tasked to ensure respect for the national anthem, Philippine flag and other national symbols.
Under Section 37 of Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code, the national anthem must be sung in accordance with the original musical arrangement of composer Julian Felipe, who gave it a marching tempo. Violators may be fined P5,000 to P20,000 or jailed for a year.
Pineda sang "Lupang Hinirang" (Beloved Land) during Pacquiao’s successful bout against Joshua Clottey of Ghana on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), his powerful, high-pitched voice filling the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
But Teddy Atienza, chief of the Heraldry Section of the NHI, was not pleased. A "24 Oras" report quoted him as saying that they would file a complaint against Pineda before the Department of Justice for his "wrong" version of the national anthem.
The NHI is the government body tasked to ensure respect for the national anthem, Philippine flag and other national symbols.
Under Section 37 of Republic Act 8491 or the Flag and Heraldic Code, the national anthem must be sung in accordance with the original musical arrangement of composer Julian Felipe, who gave it a marching tempo. Violators may be fined P5,000 to P20,000 or jailed for a year.
I am just sad that every time our artists sand their rendition during Pacquio fight, every one of us has on eye on their mistakes, why dont we just move on and just focus on other things. Coz that petty instance will make the world laugh on us. Its not that the artist or the artists choose to revised the song, its just that they wanted to show to the world that Filipinos has talents not only in sports but has worldwide caliber.
2 comments:
It was fine.. until the very end.. :)
in my opinion there are somethings you don't mess around with or modify. the national anthem is like a soldier in the military. it must stick to the rules. every one cuts their hair, wear the same uniform, its better that way.
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