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"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo"
Single by Various artists
A-side"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo"
B-side"Ang Bayan Kong Pilipinas"
ReleasedApril 1986
Length4:27
LabelWEA (Philippines)
Riva (UK)
Songwriter(s)Apo Hiking Society
Music video
"Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo" on YouTube

"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" (lit. '"The Gift of the Filipinos to the World"'), released in English as "A New and Better Way—The People's Anthem," is a 1986 song recorded in Filipino by a supergroup composed of 15 Filipino artists. The song commemorates the bloodless People Power Revolution which ended President Ferdinand Marcos's 20-year rule, and was benefit single for the rehabilitation of Radio Veritas, the Catholic Church-owned public affairs radio station which was instrumental in the revolution. The lyrics of the song are inscribed on a wall of Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, a national shrine since erected where many of the protestors converged.

Background and production

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Jim Paredes composed the song in 1986.

Ramon Chuaying, head of WEA Records (now Universal Records), commissioned singer-songwriter Jim Paredes of APO Hiking Society to write a song inspired by the People Power Revolution[1] for the company's upcoming compilation album of patriotic songs. Paredes wrote the song in three minutes with no revisions, and the song eventually became its carrier single.[2][3] The song was performed by artists who were actively involved in the People Power Revolution. An English version of this song was also recorded entitled "A New and Better Way - The People's Anthem", and released in Australia and the United Kingdom. Both the original and English version were released as singles, with the proceeds going to the rehabilitation of DZRV, as its main transmitter in Malolos, Bulacan to the north was destroyed by Marcos loyalist troops while the station gave live coverage of the EDSA Revolution.[1]

The English version of the hit single includes a letter from Cardinal Jaime Sin, Archbishop of Manila, whose plea for civilian aid to rebel troops was broadcast via Radio Veritas.[1]

Music video

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A music video was also produced by the song by director Mike de Leon. Leaders featured included senators Jose W. Diokno, Rene Saguisag, Butz Aquino, Lorenzo Tañada, and the newly installed President Corazon Aquino and Vice-President Doy Laurel. Kris Aquino, then a teenager, appeared in the music video with the artists performing in-studio. National heroes from the Spanish period and prominent scenes from the revolution were also featured.[3] Censors pulled the music video shortly after broadcast, citing a clip of protesters at Malacañang Palace slapping pictures of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, as “too strong” for the public.[4] The original music video was aired decades later on Filipino television music channel Myx, uploaded on YouTube by Paredes; de Leon uploaded a shorter edit on Vimeo, cutting footage of the singers and focusing more on the scenes from the revolution.

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Kuh Ledesma is among the original supergroup which recorded the song.

2011 revival

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As part of silver jubilee celebrations for the EDSA Revolution, television network ABS-CBN produced a cover, with an updated arrangement and music videos.

Artists

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Gary Valenciano and other ABS-CBN artists made a cover for the 25th anniversary of EDSA Revolution.

In order of appearance:

2023 remake

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In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, Jim Paredes released his own cover with a music video, featuring new arrangements and rap segments performed by brothers Elmo Magalona and Arkin Magalona.[5]

Artists

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In order of appearance:

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During the funeral of Corazon Aquino on 5 August 2009, the song was performed as her hours-long funeral cortège began heading to Manila Memorial Park – Sucat. Artists singing inside Manila Cathedral Basilica include APO Hiking Society, Jose Mari Chan, Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual, Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Jed Madela and Dulce.[6] This version of the song is included in the album Maraming Salamat Pres. Aquino: A Memorial Tribute Soundtrack by Star Music.

The song is sung during Buwan ng Wika events held in schools and universities throughout the country every August.

In 2016, the song figured in nationwide protests in the aftermath of the burial of dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, ousted in the revolution 30 years before.[7]

See also

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  • Magkaisa, another song associated with the 1986 People Power Revolution.

References

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  1. ^ a b c WEA Release Aid Manila's Radio Veritas, Glenn Baker, Billboard, September 20, 1986
  2. ^ EDSA 20: Isang Larawan [Documentary] (2006). Philippines: Philippine Daily Inquirer and Associated Broadcasting Company.
  3. ^ a b "Trivia: Handog ng Pilipino Sa Mundo by Jim Paredes". Archived from the original on 2011-02-28. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
  4. ^ Reviving the Spirit of Revolution - Songs of EDSA, Christi-Anne Castro, Oxford Scholarship
  5. ^ "The remake of the EDSA anthem dropped two days before the 37th anniversary of the People Power Revolution". Vogue Philippines. 2023-02-25.
  6. ^ "Chan sings Ninoy's poem for Cory anew". ABS-CBN News. 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  7. ^ "UP's SAMASA alumni lead flash mob at MRT against Marcos burial". GMA. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
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