Title
Adoption of Original Philippine National Anthem
Law
Commonwealth Act No. 382
Decision Date
Sep 5, 1938
Commonwealth Act No. 382 adopts the original form of the Philippine National Anthem and allocates funds for its printing and free distribution, aiming to preserve its musical adaptation and achieve uniform performance throughout the country.

Legal basis and core intent

  • Section 1 adopts the musical arrangement and composition of the Philippine National Anthem as set by its author, Julian Felipe.
  • The statutory goal is to preserve the Anthem’s musical adaptation and motive in the original authentic composition.
  • The statutory goal is to attain uniform performance of the Anthem in the Philippines.

What is adopted

  • Section 1 adopts the musical arrangement and composition of the Philippine National Anthem as authored and set by Julian Felipe.
  • The adopted Anthem is adjusted to its original authentic outline for purposes of printing and distribution.

Appropriations and purpose of funds

  • Section 2 appropriates PHP 5,000 for the preparation, printing, and free distribution of copies of the Philippine National Anthem.
  • Section 2 appropriates the amount out of the unappropriated funds in the National Treasury.
  • The printed copies are for the Anthem as adjusted to its original authentic outline.

Responsible agency for printing and distribution

  • Section 3 entrusts the accomplishment of the Act to the National Library of the Philippines.
  • The National Library of the Philippines is tasked with preparing the copies for printing and free distribution under the Act.

Effectivity

  • Section 4 establishes that the Act takes effect on its approval.

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