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National
Observance

SHOWING LOVE

FOR FILIPINO MUSIC

• Gabrielle Iryn S. Yatco

e hear music almost any time, anywhere. Be it in your own
home, in school, or inside malls. We can even create music on
Wour own. You can sing or learn to play a musical instrument.

What makes music better is that it brings people together. Music also
reflects the culture of a country. The term “culture” refers to the way of
life of a group of people.
The Philippines has its own beautiful music. Filipinos are not only
good singers. They are also good in writing songs.

As the world is changing, original Filipino music evolves. And Filipino
musicians just keep getting better. So, to promote Filipino music, the
Philippines celebrates “Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino” every last week of
July of every year.

Since 2014, the celebration gathers Filipino musicians and supporters
at music events around Metro Manila. These gatherings can build the
Filipino music industry more. It can drive the industry to further success.

During the celebration, radio stations are also required to play at least
four original Filipino music every hour.

How about you? How can you show support for Filipino music?

References:
Aquino, Benigno S. III. “Proclamation No. 933, s. 2014.” Official Gazette, 19 December 2014.
http://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2014/12/19/proclamation-no-933-s-2014/. Accessed 26
March 2019.
The Manila Times. “OPM’s Time to Shine with 1st ‘Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino.’” The Manila
Times, 11 July 2015. https://www.manilatimes.net/opms-time-to-shine-with-1st-linggo-ng-
musikang-pilipino/199422/. Accessed 26 March 2019.
InqPOP! “OPM and partners to celebrate, Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino 2017.” Inquirer.net,
26 July 2017. https://pop.inquirer.net/38445/organisasyon-ng-pilipinong-mang-aawit-
linggo-ng-musikang-pilipino-2017. Accessed 26 March 2019.
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