Hymn of Bangsamoro explained

Bangsamoro hymn
Prefix:Regional
Type:hymn
Published:January 30, 2020
Adopted:February 13, 2020
Sound:Hymn of Bangsamoro.ogg
Sound Title:Official digital orchestral instrumental rendition

The Bangsamoro Hymn is the regional hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines.

Background

Under the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the charter of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) which succeeded the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is entitled to have its own regional hymn.[1] Prior to the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, Bangsamoro having its own regional hymn was contested. Christian right-wing Buhay Partylist Representative Lito Atienza said a separate "anthem" for the Bangsamoro region would not encourage national unity and if the song is similar to the hymns used by other local government units, he insisted that then proposed legislation explicitly states "hymn" rather "anthem".[2]

In February 2019, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority launched a competition for a new hymn for Bangsamoro, along with design competitions for a new flag and seal of the region.[3]

A proposed legislation to adopt an official regional hymn for Bangsamoro filed before the Bangsamoro Parliament is Parliament Bill No. 2 which is also known as "An Act Adopting the Official Hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)". By August 29, 2019, the measure is already on its second reading. Three versions of the hymn in English, Tagalog and Maguindanaon languages has been proposed as per parliament member Romeo Sema, a proponent of the measure. Sema's colleague's has suggested changes to the bill such as adding a designated portion of the hymn sang by a female for gender-inclusiveness and render additional versions of the hymn in every regional language of Bangsamoro.[4]

The Bangsamoro Parliament approved the proposed version of the Bangsamoro Hymn under Cabinet Bill no. 39 on January 30, 2020.[5] The proposed legislation is signed into law on February 13, 2020, by Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim as Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 7.[6]

Usage

The hymn is to be performed during flag-raising ceremonies which involve the Bangsamoro flag.[3] The singing of the Bangsamoro hymn is mandated by law, particularly the Bangsamoro Organic Law, to be sung after the Philippine national anthem.[8] Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 7 also allows for a version of the hymn in Arabic, Filipino or any other indigenous Bangsamoro languages to be officially adopted with approval of the Chief Minister.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: House minority solons want provisions on flag, anthem out of BBL bill. June 27, 2018. BusinessWorld. June 14, 2018. February 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210212140016/https://www.bworldonline.com/house-minority-solons-want-provisions-on-flag-anthem-out-of-bbl-bill/. dead.
  2. News: Romero . Alexis . Palace on BBL: Let's find common ground . October 31, 2020 . The Philippine Star . December 21, 2018 . en.
  3. News: Sunio . Riz . New Barmm logo, flag released . 2 September 2019 . Sunstar Cagayan de Oro . 1 September 2019.
  4. Web site: Alamia . Laisa . Day No. 14, First Regular Session (August 29, 2019) . Atty. Laisa Masahud Alamia . Office of the Minority Leader of the Bangsamoro Parliament . 11 September 2019 . 2 September 2019.
  5. News: https://www.facebook.com/thebangsamorogovt/posts/648081179353677?__xts__[0=68.ARArg3gB0rHYJd7eb78k_N0SIOB9o9YPPOpSVzWcOW-IrVOzsdqEbrdYs7UZsAiXiSIVPG-RYBPVw5KGG1lmvkChc4X1jRLHLqzKUWwODs6GeMBrjyHRMESPMKPP9nuQ16CgDeQoU9xrdZyInLvEQBFkAwDtV9WgrvTFkePd-7ZFqBwPnWMhjs5tulwQnDauctWH-H5peY252fF9-91MZp-isCilUiJQQmb4WuimC4gCfSMAhrQG9_R6RRs1b2kQInYI6_rYPzqn1jgr5kALph-PdytTVj2gOdP2-nPoi7XUOKFLmHOvrUjMR2kt9DbdWpmIXmFUEet4kjWC7A0tBv92AqfSdjzpi2CbCUX_Vf_1SIxOrBVWbMyFTsnBpaXa6YPs0jXRXCeKt2tO7eGcFloZm2-B7ksAJroaDUVXLVp-tnqJ-I2PwQvAKJeWDrhmX7LzNQJy4Wv_K4Hc7w&__tn__=-R The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has approved the official hymn for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)... ]. 30 January 2020 . Facebook . BARMM Bureau of Public Information . 30 January 2020.
  6. Web site: Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No 7 - ADOPTING THE OF OFFICIAL HYMN OF THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO. 20 February 2020 . 13 February 2020.
  7. Web site: BARMM Official Hymn - BARMM Official Website .
  8. Web site: Republic Act No. 11054 . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines . 11 September 2019 . 3.