To adopt the original authentic form of the Philippine National Anthem as composed by Julian Felipe and to ensure uniform performance in the Philippines by preserving the original musical adaptation and motive.

The musical arrangement and composition set by its author, Julian Felipe.

It legally adopts the original authentic outline of the anthem, which is intended to guide uniform performance throughout the Philippines.

Five thousand pesos, for the preparation, printing, and free distribution of copies of the Philippine National Anthem as adjusted to its original authentic outline.

From the unappropriated funds in the National Treasury.

The printed copies must reflect the anthem’s original authentic arrangement as established by Julian Felipe, consistent with the purpose of CA No. 382.

The National Library of the Philippines.

It designates the specific agency responsible for carrying out the preparation, printing, and free distribution of the anthem copies in the manner required by CA No. 382.

It shall take effect on its approval.

Approved on September 5, 1938; per Section 4, it took effect on its approval date.

To maintain the integrity of Julian Felipe’s original composition and to achieve uniform performance across the Philippines.

The law states its purpose is “to attain uniform performance therefor in the Philippines,” and it adopts the original authentic arrangement in Section 1.

The funding is intended to produce and distribute standardized copies adjusted to the original authentic outline, which supports consistent performance.

It adopts the musical arrangement and composition as set by Julian Felipe; it does not reproduce the score within the text.

Section 2’s requirement that copies be “adjusted to its original authentic outline” for printing and free distribution.