Respecting the National colors

Violations are rampant as regards respect for the flag and anthem but nobody is ever held accountable. Yan ang pinoy!

I am not pleased that every time there is a singer singing the way they feel how to sing the national anthem ... all authorities has something to say.

If they can't do something about it or do measures to prevent recurrence, just shut-up!

For me, its a bigger issue that the number of Filipinos not knowing how to sing the National Anthem with correct lyrics & notes...very alarming!

I don't know what's with this country...
I believe R.P. stands for Republic of "Pelikula" would you agree? Or "Papogi" or "Porma"...the words that it may connote is endless....

Shame on you Rep. Hontiveros.... Akala ko isa kang makabayan yon pala isa ka rin makabanyaga. Pambansang awit di mo pa maipaglaban ng tama. Ipagpapalit mo lang sa para sa artistic na rendisyon ng atin pambansa awit. Ang pakakaalam ko bilang isang mamayang Pilipino ay ANG PAG-AWIT PAMBANSANG AWIT AY DAPAT AY NAAAYON SA ITINAKDA NG BATAS BILANG PAGGALANG SA MGA LUMIKHA AT SUMULAT NITO.MAGING PUBLIKO O PRIBADONG OKASYON DITO LANG NATIN MAIIPAKITA ANG ATIN PAGIGING ISANG PILIPINO SA BUONG MUNDO. MAG-ISIP-ISIP KA MUNA BAGO KA SUMAWSAW AKMERIKA REP.HONTIVEROS

Who designed the Philippine Flag anyway? Who decided on the design for all Filipinos? Were all different tribes and indigenous people consulted? What about the highlanders? The moros? The lumads? The Flag was designed by Imperial Manila imposed on all Filipinos. I think it's about time we redisgned our Flag after consultation from the different sectors, tribes, indigenous people of the country. Malas naman ang Flag natin, di na tayo nagkaroon ng magandang ekonomiya, no. 1 pa tayo sa corruption, dapat lang na palitan natin ang design ng Flag at magkaroon tayo ng pagbabago, magsimula man lang sa pagbabago sa Flag at sa National Anthem.

With all due respect to Martin Nievera as a performer, in my opinion the national anthem must never be re-arranged or modified. It's like attempting to rewrite history.

I’ve seen the replay of the fight half a dozen times already, and I still get goosebumps listening to Martin Nievera’s version of the national anthem. I was truly proud to be a Filipino because of Pacquiao’s victory, and hearing Mr. Nievera’s anthem was the best introduction one could have imagined. It’s the best rendition I’ve ever heard sung at a sporting event, and I’d encourage other singers to put their own signature on the song, as long as it is respectful and inspires national pride.

To the NHI and Mr. Ocampo - I’m sure you have better and most useful things to work on than to nitpick about how long and at what pace the national anthem should be sung! Watching you on TV last night talking about it in all your seriousness actually made me laugh.

Here are some worthier projects to keep you busy:

1. Update the national history books being used to teach our elementary to college students. Make sure you “guard” against spelling and grammatical errors while you’re at it. Don’t tell me this is CHED’s or DEPED’s job. Work with them because you’re the supposed guardians of national history.

2. Refurbish, expand, and promote our museums so people can start visiting them again, learn more and have a deeper appreciation about the country’s history and heritage, and promote them to tourists as “can’t miss” stops when they visit the Philippines.

3. I’d suggest a third project, but I think the first 2 will be enough to keep your hands full. You do both well, and I’ll have a deeper appreciation for the NHI.

martin sang the national anthem beautifully - in his own personal way of expressing the words from his patriotic heart. almost any song that martin sings turns out to be more beautiful than the original.
i find nothing wrong with martin applying his own style. our anthem has been sang in various ways on different occassions whether in acapela, chorus, or solo. no one complained really.
perhaps some people bet on hatton, lost and got bitter. maybe. the fever will soon die down and so will the disappointments of those who took the road of less value.

i would be more proud (as a filipino) with the way martin interpreted the song more than i would if i listened to probably SSKPil or Ocampo singing.

if we are to become fundamentalist with Section 37 of the Republic Act No. 849, martin might as well sung La La La La La because when julian felipe made the march song, there was no lyrics to it.

since it was first written, a lot of revisions came to it:

first, the inclusion of the spanish poem as its lyrics.

then the beat was changed to 4/4 to facilitate the singing of it. (1920)

then the key was changed from C major to G.

then the lyrics was changed from spanish to english. (1920's)

it wasnt even until 1938 when it became official.

a number of tagalog versions appeared, was used, revised until it became the national anthem only in 1948 as "O Sintang Lupa". even ocampo knows a lot has been lost in translation from the original "Filipinas".

i think one of the most imporant part of the said provision specifies that the singing must be done with fervor. martin accomplished that and more - he made me proud as a filipino with the message came across well drowning the noise of the potential hooligans present at MGM.

O.A. namang masyado giving more importance on singing our anthem samantalang bulok naman ang sistema, mahilig lang talaga pinoy sa tsismis kaya laging gustong napag uusapan at gumagawa ng pag uusapan. why dont they just do their job at unahin yung mga sobrang batas na hindi naman kayang i implement, lets face it, palakasan parin sa pinas, at kung sinong mapag initan, malas mo lang. tama ba Mr. Failon?

i've always dreamed of fighting for my country, with rifle in hand, advancing towards the enemy and singing the national anthem in it's purest form - in time with how the original composition was. march time, with my heart pounding with the beat of the drums. the way nievera sang the anthem is not the way i want to go and fight. i have read nievera's explanation and accept it. i don't necessarily agree with it but i accept it. i suggest that the NHI impose the RA on how to sing the national anthem in the strictest possible way and provide guidelines that everyone should follow. artists should not take any liberty when playing or singing the national anthem.

its the fault of the NHI!!!they know it beforehand that Martin was going to sing the national Anthem,why not find ways to contact him or sent him the proper notes,as in the case also of the previous singers.NHI will just came out after the mistake was committed.If the NHI is doing their JOB they could have Prevented the mess to happen in the first place!!!So,next time Manny P will fight,remind them that the designated singer should coordinate your office first and foremost!!!

It's always artists having problems with the authority! And the so-called authorities are loath to admit that they are eternally, pathetically dependent on artists to make themselves look good and promote themselves to the people. It's about time we recognize, nurture, and uphold the power of art in its role in nation-building. Let us differentiate a well-done piece of work from a badly, tastelessly sung anthem. If the tune is alright, and the words are correct, then give the artist a pat on the back and let it go. It inspired pride and patriotism enough. Focus on bigger things!

It is unfortunate that Filipinos always tend to make a mountain out of a molehill. Needless to say, most would want to grandstand in anyway they can. Perhaps this is what the NHI wants to do. While Filipinos criticize the way Martin sang our National Anthem, it is ironic that the Americans Loved Charice's rendition of the Star Spangled Banner during the opening of the LA Dodgers game and to think Charice is not even an American....a simple case of Filipino crab mentality. No wonder we are a poor nation.

Martin did not break any Philippine law. Its like this, you kill a co-OFW or your employer abroad, certainly no judge here can hang you. In the US, Martin has all the bill of rights to allow him to be famous there. High time we adopt our old ways with the footsteps of time. First step is to change all those people at the NHI with our younger ones.

If anyone should be reprimanded, it should be the NHI for not dessimating the law properly. Have they informed all industries and the general public about the law? NHI wants to punish Martin for showing the NHI logo over GMA tv. Hello, does Martin have control over that? They should go after GMA. If NHI wants to be strick about it, they should just require an authorized tape version played everytime. But one thing for sure, it will make a lot of Filipinos lose their national identity and respect for the anthem. Thank you Martin, your rendition has made me proud to be a Filipino once again!! MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS, MABUHAY ANG FILIPINO

Before I watched the delayed telecast of the fight online, I already read in a news article that there was an issue regarding how Martin Nievera sang the National Anthem. I thought the lyrics was wrong so I searched for it and watched it. When I saw it, this is the only time I felt chills down my spine I cried. I heared so many artist singing the national anthem but this is one of the best.

The lawmakers, instead of spending your time looking into this, our fellow citizens are dying of hunger, being beaten by typhoon and so on and so forth, you should be ashamed. I agree with the bishop from Pagasinan (?)... instead of looking into this, why don't you investigate your fellow lawmakers (quite a few) that went to Las Vegas to watch the game. I could raise a lot of issues that you all should look into, for example, CARPER. I wonder why you people are being elected in that very important seat.

Then, as this issues always come up, then we have to revise the law regarding it. DO you know how ashamed I am with our fellow filipinos here abroad because they cannot even sing the National Anthem or say the Panatang Makabayan or Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas? What are you going to do about this?

What is important I think is that, the person who is singing and going to sing the NAtional ANthem, put it into their hearts, because that is the only way they will be to affect the listener, how it feels to be a Filipino. Manny didn't mind Martin singing it that way.

It doesn't mean we disrespect our heritage, this only shows how we appreciate what they have given us. They hoped for freedom and now that we have it, why this issue?

I never cease to be amazed at the amount of time Filipino politicians waste on trivial matters. I have watched Martin Nivera's singing of Lupang Hinirang, and I think it was wonderful. For someone like me who is working in another country, hearing the song actually gives me such a wonderful feeling and reminds me of the Filipinos' potential for greatness. There is so much message in that one single song. Now, this petty politician comes along to ruin everything and reminded me again of all the bad things about the Philippines. Sure, the tune and score was a bit altered, but the message and feeling is the same. It would probably be logical for them to "complain" if, say, the song was sung in rap or head-banging rock-and-roll whose intentions are completely distorted. I hope politicians can keep a good perspective of things.

And about the mentioned disappointments at the failure to handle Philippine symbols (e.g. the flag) - well, they are as much as product of the Philippine "way of life" as the Philippines' politics is; and the nation has only itself to blame.

I also did not particularly like the tone when Pacquiao was being compared to the national heroes. That was completely out of line. I'm sorry to tell you that Pacquiao and all the Filipinos in the stands that are supporting the country are as great as Dr. Jose Rizal and all our past heroes, and as great as each street child in the roads of Manila. It is, after all, "the people that make up a nation" as Manuel Quezon once put it. It would be good if you stop thinking that the individual heroes of the past, and the symbols they created, are what defines us as a nation.

To those "complaining," I suggest that you just sit back and revel in the fact that the Philippines has something to be proud of again. That you are witnessing a new breed of heroes, in the form of its people, making the country greater than it was yesterday.

for me ok lang ang pagka-awit ni Mr.Martin
ng Lupang Hinirang actually natuwa ako ng inawit n'ya ito sa sarili n'yang version.
Nandun pa rin naman ang paggalang and I'd think he just sang it happily and with all his heart.And naramdaman ko rin naman...and one thing lahat tayo my karapatan na awitin ito sa paraang kaya't alam natin...basta isinasapuso natin ito bilang isang Pilipino...Ang pangit nga lang sa pinoy ang sulatan pati bandera ng Pilipinas dun ko nakita na hindi tamang gawin pa ang ganon.
unti-unti na nga nawawala ang respect ng mga pinoy sa ating bandila...

you people in the SSKPhil sound like fascists but I bet your lefties

Ang makahulugan siguro ay naiawit ito ng maayos at may paggalang sa atin pambansang bandila at para sa mga magtutuligsa bakit di nyo tuligsain ang pamamlakad ni gloria arroyo sa ating kawawang bansa ( puro pagnanakaw at katiwalian na pamumuno ni gloria arroyo na huwad na pangulo ng ating bansa)

Whoever this Ambeth Ocampo is doesn't know a thing about music. Her musical repertoire is perhaps limited to "leron leron sinta" or "pan mo linawen".

Promdi's please stay home. We don't need your stupid comments!

It is funny. There are the Filipinos who say theyare proud of being Filipino. Butat the same time, they agree that some people who think they are superstars above anything, us, miuse, alter what are the original and official matters representing the Philippines.
Nievera has to respect that anywhere in the world national anthems have to be performed in the original, official form.
And Mannyhas also to respect the Philippine flag, it something that reresents his country. Saying that he is boxing for the honor of RP is blasphemy, he boxes formoney and nothing else. Thinking of entering politics, maybe he sees him already as President. He showed that he has not much respect of laws and constitution, as he shoed before that he has not much respect of contracts. Not a character that would make a honorablrolitico. He should know the difference between serving country and constituents and the not so honest professional "sports"

The National Anthem is composed by Julian Felipe. During 1998 Congress passed a law protecting The National Anthem and our National symbols. FYI it was hailed by all.

Now that the law is being applied and applied fairly, which is supposed to be, how come most filipino is reacting negatively.

Ginagawa po ng NHI ang kanilang trabaho kaya't dapat natin itong ipagmapuri dahil pinoprotektahan nila ang ating Pambasang awit, hindi awit na kung ano, kundi ang "Pambansang Awit ng Pilipino"

Tama lamang po na tawagin ang Pansin ni G. M. Nievera.

Here we go again.
Critics pretending to be patriotics.
Tell you what.
Singing the national anthem, Bayang Magiliw as they say, in foreign land, in the ears of foreigners seen all over the world is already a patriotic act.
Much more, if the Philippine flag is waved while Martin Nievera was singing is already hair straightening experience.
Respect to the flag was given by foreigners especially when Manny Pacquiao dethroned that brit Hatton.

What kind of respect more you want.
And what heroes are you talking about. Those heroes are all history.
My advice to these pretenders... Recite Panatang Makabayan especially the end... Sa isip, sa salita at sa gawa.
Gumawa kayo ng patriotic act wag sa isip o salita lang kundi sa gawa.

Sheez give Martin a break !! HISTORY !! What ! are you guys crazy or too educated !!
Did HE by any chance ruined the WORDS !! Last time I listened to it there's nothing wrong with it !! Danm that one of the best rendition !!
I saw GO Martin !!

Patawarin mo po sila, hindi nila alam ang batas at panuntunan ukol sa ating Pambansang Watawat at Pambansang Awit! Marami kasi ni hindi nga kayang sumunod sa simpleng batas trapiko.

Ngunit mabuti ang sagutan ng mga kuro-kuro ukol dito, malusog ito sa para sa isang demokrasya. Ang hindi nga lang maganda, ang gawing personal ang pagbatikos sa mga nagbibigay ng kanilang opinyon, hal: promdi ba si G. Ambeth? Kapatid, kulang ka lang seguro sa kaalaman, magsaliksik ka. Sana dagdagan natin ang paggalang kahit sa mga may pinag-aralan.

Maiba ako, Pilipino ba si Martin? Inawit kasi niya ang Pambansang Awit hindi para sa kanyang sarili, ni hindi para kay Manny Pacquiao, kundi para sa bayang Pilipinas!

Kawawa naman tayong mga Pilipino kung kasikatan lang ang batayan ng ating pagmamahal sa bayan!

What the NHI is doing is what they are tasked to do because that is what the law states.

and with regards to the Panatang Makabayan reaction...

correct me if I'm wrong. I suppose that, following the law is a great and noble act of practicing that last line "sa isip sa salita at sa gawa."

Just to reiterate...

There is nothing wrong with Martin singing the National Anthem in Foreign land, what the NHI is pointing and insisting is that, the arrangement should be how Julian Felipe created it.

Tunay po na dapat nating ipagmalaki ang ang ating Pambansang Awit, na inawit ng ating tanyag na kababayan sa araw ng tagumpay ng isang magiting na Pilipino, ngunit tila mali ang pagkakaawit nito. Tila nagpapaimpluwensya tayo sa mga gawang banyaga gayong ang pagkakaayos ng Pambansang awit ay nito ay Pilipinong pilipino.

There's nothing to argue about being proud to be filipino, and for crying it out loud, but its a bit odd to say it as if we are trying hard.

"AKO AY PILIPINO" and AKOW AY FILIPINOW (with american twang)
Both proclaiming the same favor but you judge... ano ang trying hard?

The same with the National Anthem, It is Lupang Hinirang arranged composed Julian Felipe and not by Francis Scott Key or John Williams.

What the NHI is doing is what they are tasked to do because that is what the law states.

and with regards to the Panatang Makabayan reaction...

correct me if I'm wrong. I suppose that, following the law is a great and noble act of practicing that last line "sa isip sa salita at sa gawa."

Just to reiterate...

There is nothing wrong with Martin singing the National Anthem in Foreign land, what the NHI is pointing and insisting is that, the arrangement should be how Julian Felipe created it.

Tunay po na dapat nating ipagmalaki ang ang ating Pambansang Awit, na inawit ng ating tanyag na kababayan sa araw ng tagumpay ng isang magiting na Pilipino, ngunit tila mali ang pagkakaawit nito. Tila nagpapaimpluwensya tayo sa mga gawang banyaga gayong ang pagkakaayos ng Pambansang awit ay nito ay Pilipinong pilipino.

There's nothing to argue about being proud to be filipino, and for crying it out loud, but its a bit odd to say it as if we are trying hard.

"AKO AY PILIPINO" and AKOW AY FILIPINOW (with american twang)
Both proclaiming the same favor but you judge... ano ang trying hard?

The same with the National Anthem, It is Lupang Hinirang arranged composed Julian Felipe and not by Francis Scott Key or John Williams.

Contrary to what the NHI thinks, Martin did the best rendition I have ever heard in a Pacquiao fight. I really don't see the big deal, sorry.

If NHI wanted an issue, they should have gone after Christian Bautista for singing a shortcut version of the National anthem.

To think that Martin actually grew up in the States and that he's really struggling with his Tagalog, he did a great job.

If NHI thinks otherwise, then maybe they should be the ones singing on the next Pacquiao fight.

Leave Martin N. alone pleasssee..
Tell you the truth that was the best rendering of our national anthem period.
Us filipinos should be proud in the way he sang it..This people who criticized should
do something that actually benefits the country . So Shut up.

Well, regardless of the outcome, Martin's rendition DID inspire patriotism. Win-Win!

Anyway, aside from Martin, go hang all the other artists who sang for Pacquiao fights. Maybe even Francis M. for slapping the national colors on tshirts and other "artistic" canvasses. How dare they all.. =_=

Nevermind if they were meant no offense in their deeds. Nevermind if they say they do it because they're so proud of being Filipinos. We must twist every situation into the worst posible scenario if we are to protect the sanctity of our national symbols. We must punish them all because it is the law. And as Filipinos, that's what we are good at: following the law to the letter.

Oh yes. I feel a song and dance number coming on...

"No one is above the law... It is applied to all otherwise none at all."

Andrae's suggestions should be considered!

Ang problema sa ating mga Pilipino imbes na kilalanin natin ang nararapat na tama at matuto sa tama, ay parang sa mga pananalita dito ay inapi na ng walang patumangga si G. M. Nievera.

Hindi naman dapat si Martin Nievera ang topic na pinag-uusapan kundi ang paraan ng kanyang pag-awit. Oo nga at magaling ang pagkakakanta. Tunay na tunay na napakaganda. Wala pong problema doon, ang katanungan lamang po ay kung tama ba ang gayong pamamaraan.

Artistry, creativity and the delivery of the person is not in question. What the law is asking is if it was the right version of the Anthem, as stated.

I believe no one would dare to file case against martin nievera for it'll be stupid. But we should take note that the NHI is just telling us Filipinos what is dutifully right with regards to our National Anthem and Emblems.

But the way people look at the situation is as if Martin Nievera will be put to jail because of it.

Tutal sarcastic na ang mga reactions,

Don't just stop on those who are just messing with our national symbols but also include those who are tampering with the sanctity of the ballots, cheaters and grafters!

Now let's see who the real patriots are.

There is nothing wrong in creating your own rendition of songs as long as it is not the national anthem.

If the government will just let this pass and all of the previous cases, then maybe, they should delete the law about the national anthem.

And Andrae, maybe you should look around. Only a few are following the law. And the people in the government are the best lawbreakers.

well, if there IS a law that dictates how the national anthem should be sang and that any other version/rendition is unlawful then i stand corrected with my earlier comments - that martin's version was a beautiful rendition. if he sang it in rap then i would have reacted differently.
scold martin. but thank him too for being there to support pacquiao. his only fault : he sang so well that he drew attention to himself, not the country.

ryles,
yes you are right - that the politicians waste their time on trivial matters. nad mr. amercelo describes them as well as you do : making mountains out of molehills.

The issue is not how beautifully or badly the National Anthem was sung, but "was it sung correctly"? There is no question all of those who sang it during boxing bouts are good singers and sang it beautifully. However, some of them did not sing it correctly. And that includes Martin and that guy who sung before the Donaire fight at the Araneta Coliseum two weeks earlier.

Think it is very arrogant of Martin to declare "Why should I apologize for doing my best?" He should have humility instead - he did it wrong.

It is not right to say Martin was only "artistic and creative" because the version was beautiful. But beautiful is relative. What if Max Surban would sing it to the beat of "Baleleng" or "Mitulo Na"? Or Andrew E to the beat of "Humanap Ka Ng Panget"?

It is not even about violation of law, it is about respect. The event was not a concert but a showcase of the Philippine symbol represented by the National Anthem. In religion, Martin's version of Lupang Hinirang is equivalent to blasphemy.- Thanks - Ronnie Ambe

Can't say I'm surprised. Martin Nievera didn't grow up Filipino, he probably knows (and understands) the "Star Spangled Banner" more than our "Lupang Hinirang"! This is symptomatic of what is happening all over our country: a raging disrespect for institutions and history. There has to be due respect to the national anthem, as opposed to songs like "Ako Ay Pilipino" or "Mga Kababayan Ko" which are nationalistic, yes, but not part of the nation's historical treasure. Let's show due respect to our forebears, please. Nililipat na nga ang mga araw ng pagdiriwang ng mga mahahalagang pagkakataon sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa, tulad ng Araw ng Kagitingan at Araw ng Kalayaan... There has to be a line!

It is very ironic that people are so concerned about the correct way of singing the national anthem yet, on the other hand, do not mind the many versions in singing the Lord's Prayer which is supposedly a prayer and not a song.

Nationalism is in the heart and not in a flag or how a song is sung. People are always looking at the outside appearance when what is important is what's inside.

Our national hero, Jose Rizal loved our country even before the Philippine flag was first unfurled or even before "Lupang Hinirang" was sung in 1898.

There are so much issues the Philippines has to take care of without taking a big deal about how Martin sung his own rendition of the Philippine Anthem. My goodness, the US artists have their own way of singing the US anthem and nothing came out to criticized the singer. Come on lighten up and move on.

To begin, I am an American not Filipino. I would like, however, to voice my opinion about Martin Nievera and how he performed your National Anthem. He was AMAZING and your country should be proud of him. Look at of the people who have said they had goosebumps listening to him.

It would be different if he changed the words but that wasn't the case. He had a different arrangement. It was sung by him with his heart and with so much passion and yet you have the nerve to criticize it? Doesn't your country have more important things to be concerned with other than your National Anthem?

I ask you to tune into American tV if you can, to baseball games, or NASCAR, or football games or even concerts and you probably will see that every person performing our National Anthem has their own arrangment. That does not make it disrespectful and certainly not illegal.

Martin does not need to and should not give anyone an apology. He most certainly should not be fined. I commend everyone who has had the guts to stand up in Martin's behalf. You live in a democracy last I knew, and that should include a right to sing your National Anthem as an artist or any other person desires as long as it is not damaging or negative to your Country and this was not.

How do you choose something so petty to criticize? The song is still your Anthem and it is still "sacred".

We all love you Martin and we are behind you.

I didn't know when the NHI website was last updated, but it sure detailed the prohibited usage of our flag. (See the one where Pacquiao is written)
http://www.nhi.gov.ph//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69&Itemid=5

Regarding law violations done on the day of Manny's fight, I would say that based on our laws, NHI should not only go after Martin, but Manny and the fans as well. But it seems only Martin earned their ire, for what reason? I wouldn't want to presume that they think he's the esier target. I hope not, because if what they're aiming for is to implement the law and yet they single out one person amidst many violators, that's just not serving their purpose.
What saddened me about this isssue is that a lot of time and effort seems to be wasted on a trifling matter. Yes, i agree that a violation is a violation, but if you compare the negative effect this may have to the Philippines in general, it pales in comparison to a lot of other issues that we should be addressing right now.
To NHI, maybe you don't have any other matter to focus on right now? Is this why this issue was so high on your list? I just saw your website today, and I think your agency could do a lot of good in promoting and protecting our heritage, but I wish I could have known any other accomplishments from you other than reprimanding Martin. That's just sad.

When news reported that Martin Nievera was chosen to sing the our anthem, I was already disappointed because I believe that Martin is not a pure Filipino to deserve such a rare privilege. Except for the color of his skin and the size of his nose, everything else about this crooner is American: His American English, his swagger and demeanor, his fatherly attitude, even his stage antics and sense of humor is American. You saw that he would rather wear a James Bond-like suit than our national Barong Tagalog. Recently on local TV, he didn't even utter a single Tagalog word (even if he could) when he guested for Pinoy Bingo Night the whole show. And you call this jerk your Kabayan Pinoy? He stays in the Philippines-not for sentimental but for financial reason- to earn money from his concerts and TV appearances. Then he disappears and hibernates away most probably in Vegas where he can live his preferred American way of life. Besides, why choose a symbolic personality who is leading a broken family life to sing a sacred song? That he sang our anthem inappropriately is bad enough, but for him to sing for us all is the worse national blunder.

Again, just like his choice for Solar and Kapuso over ABS-CBN, Manny's left hook hit the air when he chose Martin over Lea or Charice. I also pray that his eagerness to go home against the advice of our authorities won't be derailed by a swine.

flag? piece of cloth. not even worth to wipe my ass.

national anthem violations? who cares. nobody will be held accountable anyway.

be patriotic while the people in power sucks your coffers dry.

Ambeth Ocampo should do the singig next time.. my my my.. can the Inquirer please investigate how money is being squandered by the NCCA rather than pick on Martin Nievera who pays his taxes?
Why pick on someone who makes his own living without wasting our tax money.
I think Martin did a GREAT job.. I bet you Ambeth Oampo whoever can't sing half that well anyway.

Bat pa kasi si Martin ang pinakanta ng Bayang Magiliw.

Unang una hindi yan purong pilipino.
More on english si Martin. kaya nga umuwi ng pilipinas, gutom nasa america, hindi kumita sa pagkanta.
Kaya Sawit managalog.
Pangalawa, maraming gimmick itong si Martin kaya iniba niya ang tono ng kanta.

At higit sa lahat, kasalanan rin ng taga NHI dahil hindi binigyan ng briefing si Martin bago pakantahin.
Ng tapos na ang kanta saka bibirada na mali.
Itong NHI ay palpak din, sila ang authority kung ano ang tamang pagkanta hindi yong mali ang nakikita.
Sa susunod na laban ni Manny, itong NHI dapat ang pumili ng kakanta at magensayo sa kanila para wala ng tsetse buretse.

We will not know how Nievera really thinks about. But we know now how Paquiao is thinking. From Malacanag to WHO, all told him to go with his entourage on a 5 day quarantine for to make sure thay are not carrying the flu virus, even they themselves did not yet show any signs of infection.
But no, he did not care about other passengers and he did not care about his "beloved Filipinos" whom he or one of his group could infect and in the worst case, create a health mess.
And this hero wants to be elected for Senate? Representing millions of people he did not care for?
Or does he really not know that he could infect hundreds and more people already before he himself shows to be sick? Then to his arrogance comes a good portion of thumbness added since even kids know that carrying a virus or bacteria does not yet mean to be sick already. Not a good basis for a Senator.
It will also be interesting to hear what he declares as income for RP taxes. Buying a house in Los Angeles for about 100 million Pesos and staying long time in USA looks more like being a holder of a Green Card. Only, this would bar him from running, except he got a very special Comelec treatment, because he could not permanantly hide his status and would be removed from his position even if elected. Manny sounds very like money, and maybe he thinks money can do anything....

This NHI is carrying its name. History.
They complained after the fact.

We know beforehand that Martin Nievera will sing the national anthem.
Why did this so called patriotics did not call Martin and taught him how to sing the Bayang Magiliw properly.

Martin is not a school boy from our elementary ang high school. He was born and grew up in america. So, he has no knowledge of our Bayang Magiliw on how to sing the national anthem.
For sure he can sing for he is a singer. But he cannot sing a patriotic song from the heart, he cannot sing a song inculcated in our mind; this bayang magiliw is ingrained in our heart and soul but not Martin.
He is more of a star spangled banner guy.

Next time, I suggest that Pacquiao should consult first our NHI or this NHI offer their services to the next singer.
For the time being, no one is to be blamed except the NHI.
They are hearing the song and not singing it.
And to test our patiotic congressmen who will invite Martin for investigation as test case, let them sing the Bayang Magiliw also and if they cannot sing it in proper way and pumiyok or sentonado, then they should sing the star spangled banner.

Martin is selfish, he is doing it for his own benefit. He said he is doing it for his country. Is he a Filipino? Common Mr. Nievera, since when have you become a Filipino.

THE ISSUE ON MARTIN

It does not really matter whether one likes Martin's version of the Anthem or not. The issue is did Martin violate the law?

The problem is that a national anthem is supposed to be a sacred national song and because of it a law was crafted to make sure it is respected.

So, shall we say then let's exempt Martin since he's an artist and what he did was simply an artist's rendition of the song that expresses his feelings? If so, that'll be like saying Martin is an artist and artists are above the law?

If we craft laws only to exempt violators what's the point of having laws?