Translated to "Chosen Land" in Filipino. This anthem was adopted in 1898 upon its independence from Spain. Back then, the lyrics were different. Even the language as well. Following the defeat of the First Republic in the Philippine–American War and the subsequent Colonial rule of the United States, the Flag Act of 1907 prohibited the public display of flags, banners, emblems, or devices used by the Philippine Republican Army during the war, including the anthem. It was readopted (but different lyrics) in 1919 upon repeal of the Flag Act in 1919. Many years later even when the Philippines gained independence, the current lyrics was adopted in 1956 and with a slight revision in the 1960s. In 1998, Republic Act No. 8491 was passed, codifying these lyrics into law. A national anthem of the Philippines. == Preceded by == "Marcha Real" https://planet.mblock.cc/project/3582557 == Lyrics (1956-Present) == Bayang magiliw, Perlas ng silanganan, Alab ng puso Sa dibdib mo'y buhay. Lupang hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal. Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y Tagumpay na nagniningning; Ang bituin at araw niya, Kailan pa ma'y di magdidilim. Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati't pagsinta, Buhay ay langit sa piling mo; Aming ligaya na 'pag may mang-aapi, Ang mamatay nang dahil sa 'yo.