Its music was composed in 1898 by Julián Felipe, and the lyrics were adopted from the Spanish poem ' Filipinas', written by José Palma in 1899.

' Lupang Hinirang' ('Chosen Land'), originally titled in Spanish as ' Marcha Nacional Filipina' ('Philippine National March'), and commonly and informally known by its incipit ' Bayang Magiliw' ('Beloved Country'), is the national anthem of the Philippines. Problems playing this file? See media help.