Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia earlier said that City Hall employees previously sang "Yutang Tabunon," the Cebuano version of "Lupang Hinirang," until the NCCA directed the use of the Tagalog version.

The proposal was referred to the Chac for further discussion. Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera, the majority floor leader, recalled that the Cebuano version of “Lupang Hinirang” was used before she assumed ...

When Pantropiko swells like Bayan Ko. When Golden Arrow holds the quiet courage of Lupang Hinirang at dawn. We don’t often expect patriotism in movement and melody. But sometimes, that is where it ...