The anthem is technically a written in 4/4 time (though originally 2/4) and should be played at a tempo of 100 to 120 beats per minute. Official Filipino Lyrics
During the American period, the anthem was translated into English as Land of the Morning by Camilo Osias and Mary A. Lane. Philippine National Anthem - Lupang Hinirang (TLEN)
The anthem was not created in a single moment but developed over several decades: The anthem is technically a written in 4/4
Julian Felipe composed the music as an instrumental march titled Marcha Nacional Filipina . It was first played during the Proclamation of Independence in Kawit, Cavite, on June 12, 1898. The anthem was not created in a single
Bayang magiliw, Perlas ng Silanganan,Alab ng puso sa dibdib mo'y buhay.Lupang hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting,Sa manlulupig di ka pasisiil.
Jose Palma wrote the poem Filipinas in Spanish. These verses were later adapted to fit Felipe's music.