Mula sa "Front Act Tambytes" sponsored by Orocan: "ANO ANG PAMAGAT NG PAMBANSANG AWIT NG PILIPINAS?" (What is the title of the national song of the Philippines?) and 24 Oras: "UP Concert Chorus, ipinarinig kung paano dapat kantahin ang "Lupang Hinirang" (UP Concert Chorus sang how to sing the national anthem), ulat ni Kara David Courtesy: Front Act, July 19, 2009 and 24 Oras, March 16, 2010 episodes Singing 'Lupang Hinirang' HB 5224 specifies the proper rendition of "Lupang Hinirang" in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe: 2/4 beat when played, within the range of 100 to 120 metronome, in 4/4 beat when sang. When the national anthem is played, the public is required to sing and do so "with fervor." They are expected to sing while the right palm is placed over the left chest. Uniformed personnel, meanwhile, are to salute the flag as prescribed by their respective regulations. Individuals whose faith prohibit them from singing "Lupang Hinirang" must still show full respect. The national anthem, however, would not be allowed to be played preceding "events of recreation, amusement, or entertainment purposes." But the anthem may be played during the following: international competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative, national or local sports competitions, during the “signing on” or “signing off” of radio and television broadcasting stations, before the opening and after the closing of work in government and private offices, before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; and other occasions as may be allowed by the NHCP. The Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic education institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the bill did not specify who is required to do so. It shall be committed to memory by all students of both public and private educational institutions and employees of both government agencies and private companies, and rendered during the flag raising and lowering ceremony. Under Section 48 of RA 8491, “failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act and any violation of the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the NHI, after proper notice and hearing, shall be penalized by public censure which shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.” The permit of private educational institutions which would violate any of RA 8491's provisions would be canceled by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), upon the recommendation of the National Historical Institute (NHI). Public and private officials or employees who will violate the rules, meanwhile, would be punished in accordance with Rule 10 of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service. They could also face criminal charges. The NHI would be tasked to formulate the rules and regulations implementing the provisions of the law in consultation with the DECS, CHED, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino. “We have to follow the law, and our law is very categorical (on this). In singing the national anthem, you have to follow the arrangement of Julian Felipe, in 2/4 beat when played; and within the range of 100 to 120 metronome in 4/4 beat when sang,” he said. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dR7XD75Ns8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCVVvOvJR8I
