Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo

1986 song

"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo"

Single by Various artists
A-side| "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo"
B-side| "Ang Bayan Kong Pilipinas"
Released| April 1986
Length| 4:27
Label| WEA (Philippines)
Riva (UK)
Songwriter(s)| Apo Hiking Society
Music video
"Handog Ng Pilipino Sa Mundo" on YouTube

"Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" (lit. '"The Gift of the Filipinos to the World"'), released in English as "A New and Better Way—The People's Anthem," is a 1986 song recorded in Filipino by a supergroup composed of 15 Filipino artists. The song commemorates the bloodless People Power Revolution which ended President Ferdinand Marcos's 20-year rule, and was benefit single for the rehabilitation of Radio Veritas, the Catholic Church-owned public affairs radio station which was instrumental in the revolution. The lyrics of the song are inscribed on a wall of Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, a national shrine since erected where many of the protestors converged.

## Background and production

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Jim Paredes composed the song in 1986.

Ramon Chuaying, head of WEA Records (now Universal Records), commissioned singer-songwriter Jim Paredes of Apo Hiking Society to write a song inspired by the People Power Revolution[1] for the company's upcoming compilation album of patriotic songs. Paredes wrote the song in three minutes with no revisions, and the song eventually became its carrier single.[2][3] The song was performed by artists who were actively involved in the People Power Revolution. An English version of this song was also recorded entitled "A New and Better Way - The People's Anthem", and released in Australia and the United Kingdom. Both the original and English version were released as singles, with the proceeds going to the rehabilitation of DZRV, as its main transmitter in Malolos, Bulacan to the north was destroyed by Marcos loyalist troops while the station gave live coverage of the EDSA Revolution.[1]

The English version of the hit single includes a letter from Cardinal Jaime Sin, Archbishop of Manila, whose plea for civilian aid to rebel troops was broadcast via Radio Veritas.[1]

### Music video

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A music video was also produced by the song by director Mike de Leon. Leaders featured included senators Jose W. Diokno, Rene Saguisag, Butz Aquino, Lorenzo Tañada, and the newly installed President Corazon Aquino and Vice-President Doy Laurel. Kris Aquino, then a teenager, appeared in the music video with the artists performing in-studio. National heroes from the Spanish period and prominent scenes from the revolution were also featured.[3] Censors pulled the music video shortly after broadcast, citing a clip of protesters at Malacañang Palace slapping pictures of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, as “too strong” for the public.[4] The original music video was aired decades later on Filipino television music channel Myx, uploaded on YouTube by Paredes; de Leon uploaded a shorter edit on Vimeo, cutting footage of the singers and focusing more on the scenes from the revolution.

## Featured artists

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Kuh Ledesma is among the original supergroup which recorded the song.

* Apo Hiking Society
* Celeste Legaspi
* Coritha & Eric
* Edru Abraham
* Gretchen Barretto
* Ivy Violan
* Inang Laya
* Joseph Olfindo
* Kuh Ledesma
* Leah Navarro
* Lester Demetillo
* Noel Trinidad
* Subas Herrero

## 2011 revival

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As part of silver jubilee celebrations for the EDSA Revolution, television network ABS-CBN produced a cover, with an updated arrangement and music videos.

### Artists

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Gary Valenciano and other ABS-CBN artists made a cover for the 25th anniversary of EDSA Revolution.

In order of appearance:

* Gary Valenciano
* Vina Morales
* Martin Nievera
* Zsa Zsa Padilla
* Christian Bautista
* Aiza Seguerra
* Erik Santos
* Toni Gonzaga
* Piolo Pascual
* Sam Milby
* Juris Fernandez
* Yeng Constantino
* Jovit Baldivino

## 2023 remake

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In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, Jim Paredes released his own cover with a music video, featuring new arrangements and rap segments performed by brothers Elmo Magalona and Arkin Magalona.[5]

### Artists

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In order of appearance:

* Bayang Barrios
* Jim Paredes
* Boboy Garovillo
* Nica del Rosario
* Mitch Valdez
* Leah Navarro
* Pinky Marquez
* Audie Gemora
* Celeste Legaspi
* The Company
* Bodjie Pascua
* Edru Abraham
* Becky Demetillo-Abraham
* Raul Montesa
* Bituin Escalante
* Noel Cabangon
* Gab Pangilinan
* Arman Ferrer
* Precious Paula Nicole
* Brigiding
* Tita Baby
* Elmo Magalona
* Arkin Magalona

## In popular culture

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During the funeral of Corazon Aquino on 5 August 2009, the song was performed as her hours-long funeral cortège began heading to Manila Memorial Park – Sucat. Artists singing inside Manila Cathedral Basilica include Apo Hiking Society, Jose Mari Chan, Sarah Geronimo, Piolo Pascual, Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Martin Nievera, Erik Santos, Jed Madela and Dulce.[6] This version of the song is included in the album Maraming Salamat Pres. Aquino: A Memorial Tribute Soundtrack by Star Music.

The song is sung during Buwan ng Wika events held in schools and universities throughout the country every August.

In 2016, the song figured in nationwide protests in the aftermath of the burial of dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, ousted in the revolution 30 years before.[7]

## See also

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* Magkaisa, another song associated with the 1986 People Power Revolution.

## References

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1. ^ a b c WEA Release Aid Manila's Radio Veritas, Glenn Baker, Billboard, September 20, 1986
2. ^ EDSA 20: Isang Larawan [Documentary] (2006). Philippines: Philippine Daily Inquirer and Associated Broadcasting Company.
3. ^ a b "Trivia: Handog ng Pilipino Sa Mundo by Jim Paredes". Archived from the original on 2011-02-28. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
4. ^ Reviving the Spirit of Revolution - Songs of EDSA, Christi-Anne Castro, Oxford Scholarship
5. ^ "The remake of the EDSA anthem dropped two days before the 37th anniversary of the People Power Revolution". Vogue Philippines. 2023-02-25.
6. ^ "Chan sings Ninoy's poem for Cory anew". ABS-CBN News. 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
7. ^ "UP's SAMASA alumni lead flash mob at MRT against Marcos burial". GMA. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2020-03-09.

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Philippine patriotic songs

* Ako ay Pilipino
* Awit sa Paglikha ng Bagong Pilipinas
* Bagong Pagsilang
* Bayan Ko
* Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo
* Magkaisa
* Pilipinas Kong Mahal
* We Win As One

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Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos and People Power Revolution

Batas Militar sa Pilipinas

Background|

* Martial law in the Philippines
* 1965 elections
* Conjugal dictatorship
* Philippines–United States relations
* American imperialism
* Cold War
* Vietnam War
* Communist insurgency
* Moro conflict
* Sabah claim
* Jabidah massacre
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* 1969 elections
* 1969 balance of payments crisis
* First Quarter Storm
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* Plaza Miranda bombing
* Filipino nationalism
* Human rights in the Philippines

Events|

* 1972 Enrile ambush
* Proclamation No. 1081
* 1973 Constitution
* 1974 Sacred Heart Novitiate raid
* Construction of "edifice complex" projects
* 1978 elections
* Interim Batasang Pambansa
* Beatification of Lorenzo Ruiz
* 1981 elections
* Assassination of Ninoy Aquino
* Negros famine
* Philippine economic history during the Marcos dictatorship
* Philippine military history during the Marcos dictatorship
* Snap elections
* Timeline of the People Power Revolution

Human rights
abuses|

* Human rights abuses
* Torture methods
* Political detainees
* Palimbang massacre
* Tictapul massacre
* Murder of Archimedes Trajano
* Murder of Macli-ing Dulag
* Daet massacre
* Bacong Bridge massacre
* Murder of Juan "Johnny" Escandor
* Murder of Alex Orcullo
* Escalante massacre
* Beew massacre

Kleptocracy|

* Unexplained wealth of the Marcos family
* Marcos mansions
* Marcos jewels
* Overseas landholdings of the Marcos family
* Japanese Official Development Assistance scandal
* Coco Levy Fund scam
* Golden Buddha theft
* Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

People|

| Regime|

* Ferdinand Marcos
* Imelda Marcos

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Cronies and Relatives|

* Rolex 12 (Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr.
* Juan Ponce Enrile
* Romeo Espino
* Fidel Ramos
* Fabian Ver)
* Macario Asistio Jr.
* Roberto Benedicto
* José Yao Campos
* Manuel Elizalde Jr.
* Antonio Floirendo Sr.
* Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
* María Imelda "Imee" Marcos
* Roberto Ongpin
* Benjamin "Kokoy" Romualdez
* Ignacio Santiago Sr.
* Ricardo Silverio
* Florentino Sanico Solon
* Lucio Tan
* Arturo Tolentino
* Nicanor Yñiguez

Cabinet Technocrats|

* Cesar Virata
* Onofre Corpuz
* Armand Fabella
* Jaime C. Laya
* Placido Mapa Jr.
* Carlos P. Romulo

Mainstream opposition|

Leaders

* Agapito "Butz" Aquino
* Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
* Corazon C. "Cory" Aquino
* José W. "Ka Pepe" Diokno
* Salvador H. "Doy" Laurel
* Gerardo M. "Gerry" Roxas
* Jovito R. "Ka Jovy" Salonga
* Cardinal Jaime Sin
* Lorenzo M. "Ka Tanny" Tañada Sr.

Business sector opposition

* Jose S. Concepcion Jr.
* Domingo M. Guevara, Sr.
* Alejandro A. "Ka Ding" Lichauco
* Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr.
* Jaime Ongpin
* Alfonso Yuchengco
* Quintin Yuyitung
* Rizal Yuyitung

Political sector opposition

* Jacobo Amatong
* Ceferino "Joker" Arroyo
* Jejomar Binay
* Cesar Climaco
* Jose "Peping" Cojuangco Jr.
* Margarita "Tingting" Cojuangco
* Roberto Concepcion
* Hilario Davide Jr.
* Marcelo Fernan
* Neptali Gonzales
* Raul M. Gonzalez
* Teofisto Guingona Jr.
* Ribomapil "Dodong" Holganza Sr.
* Evelio Javier
* Vicente Jayme
* Eva Estrada Kalaw
* José B. Lingad
* Diosdado Macapagal
* Ernesto Maceda
* Raul Manglapus
* Primitivo Mijares
* Ramon Mitra Jr.
* Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III
* Ambrosio Padilla
* Cecilia Muñoz-Palma
* Vicente Paterno
* Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr.
* Eduardo Quintero
* Soledad Roa Duterte
* Francisco "Soc" Rodrigo
* Jose Benedicto Luis "J.B.L." Reyes
* Rene Saguisag
* Abraham Sarmiento Sr.
* Wigberto Tañada
* Claudio Teehankee
* Luis Villafuerte
* Haydee Yorac
* Calixto Zaldivar

Religious sector opposition

* Zacarias Agatep
* Teodoro Bacani Jr.
* Mariani Dimaranan
* Joe Dizon
* Tullio Favali
* Inocencio Ipong
* Isabelo Magalit
* Mary John Mananzan
* Violeta Marcos
* Pacifico Ortiz
* Magnifico Osorio
* Miguel Purugganan
* James Reuter
* Rudy Romano
* Mary Christine Tan
* Carlos Tayag
* Ricardo Vidal
* The Magnificent Seven (Francisco Claver
* Federico Escaler
* Antonio Fortich
* Julio Xavier Labayen
* Orlando Quevedo
* Felix Perez
* Jesus Varela)

Academic and cultural
sector opposition|

Academics and cultural workers

* Freddie Aguilar
* APO Hiking Society (Danny Javier
* Boboy Garrovillo
* Jim Paredes)
* Lualhati Bautista
* Lino Brocka
* Ishmael Bernal
* Noel Cabangon
* Benedicto Cabrera
* Behn Cervantes
* Renato Constantino
* Carmen I. "Ka Nena" Diokno
* Gilda Cordero Fernando
* Butch Dalisay
* The Jerks
* Nick Joaquin
* Emmanuel "Eman" Lacaba
* Inang Laya
* Ricky Lee
* Celeste Legaspi
* Salvador P. Lopez
* Bienvenido Lumbera
* Leah Navarro
* Francisco Nemenzo Jr.
* Willie Nepomuceno
* Bibeth Orteza
* Gaston Z. "Gasty" Ortigas
* Nemesio Prudente
* Kidlat Tahimik
Student activists
Lean Alejandro
* Edgar Ang Sinco
* Manuel Bautista
* Neri Colmenares
* Liliosa Hilao
* Antonio Hilario
* Bonifacio Ilagan
* Edgar Jopson
* Joel Lamangan
* Carol Pagaduan
* Armando Palabay
* Tish Pascual-Ladlad
* Nestor Principe
* Susan Quimpo
* Abraham Sarmiento Jr.
* Antonio Tagamolila
* Archimedes Trajano
* Southern Tagalog 10 (Cristina Catalla
* Gerardo Faustino
* Rizalina Ilagan
* Jessica Sales)

Left-wing opposition|

* Fidel Agcaoili
* Lean Alejandro
* Conrado Balweg
* Lorena Barros
* Walden Bello
* Crispin Beltran
* Bernabe Buscayno
* Victor Corpus
* Maita Gomez
* Luis Jalandoni
* Emmanuel "Eman" Lacaba
* Filemon Lagman
* Satur Ocampo
* Felixberto Olalia Sr.
* Rolando Olalia
* Jose Maria Sison
* Nilo Tayag
* Crispin Tagamolila
* Benito Tiamzon
* Wilma Tiamzon
* Antonio Zumel

Opposition in the
Armed Forces|

Resistance during the Marcos administration years

* Commodore Ramon A. Alcaraz
* Col. Bonifacio Gillego
* Capt. Rogelio Morales, PN
* Capt. Danilo Vizmanos, PN
* Brig. Gen. Marcos G. Soliman

Reform the Armed Forces Movement

* Juan Ponce Enrile
* Col. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan
* Col. Eduardo "Red" Kapunan Jr.
* BGen. Jose T. Almonte
* Col. Victor Batac
* Col. Hector Tarrazona
* Col. Billy Bibit

Others who withdrew support during the People Power revolution

* Lt. Gen. Fidel V. Ramos
* Commodore Tagumpay Jardiniano
* Col. Charles Hotchkiss
* Col. Antonio Sotelo
* Col. Rodolfo Biazon
* Lt. Benjamin Magalong

Journalists|

Pro-Marcos

* Jose "Joe" Guevarra
Opposition writers
Eugenia Apostol
* David Bueno
* Joe Burgos
* Amando Doronila
* Ma Ceres Doyo
* Inday Espina-Varona
* Chit Estella
* Betty Go-Belmonte
* Letty Jimenez Magsanoc
* Jose "Pete" Lacaba
* Teodoro Locsin Sr.
* Armando Malay
* Antonio "Tony" Nieva
* Alex Orcullo
* Napoleon G. Rama
* Joaquin "Chino" Roces
* Maximo Soliven
* Jose Mari Velez

American
interested parties|

* Stephen W. Bosworth
* Henry A. Byroade
* Philip Habib
* George Hamilton
* Paul Laxalt
* Richard Lugar
* Paul Manafort
* Ronald Reagan

Political
pressure groups|

Political coalitions

* Alliance of Makati Associations
* Anti-Bases Coalition
* August Twenty One Movement
* Bagong Alyansang Makabayan
* Concerned Women of the Philippines
* Free Legal Assistance Group
* Gabriela Women's Party
* Justice for Aquino, Justice for All
* Kilusan sa Kapangyarihan at Karapatan ng Bayan
* Movement of Attorneys for Brotherhood, Integrity and Nationalism, Inc.
* Movement for a Free Philippines
* Movement of Concerned Citizens for Civil Liberties
* National Movement for Free Elections
* Task Force Detainees of the Philippines

Political parties

* Liberal Party
* Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan
* United Nationalist Democratic Organization

Locations|

* Camp Aguinaldo
* Camp Crame
* Clark Air Base
* Club Filipino
* Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)
* Fort Bonifacio
* Fort Magsaysay
* Hawaii
* Malacañang Palace
* Ortigas Center
* Villamor Air Base

Aftermath|

| Events|

* Nepotism
* Operation Big Bird
* Mendiola massacre
* 1987 elections
* Anti-Aquino coup attempts
* UP-DND accord
* Second Great Rectification Movement
* Burial of Ferdinand Marcos

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Institutions|

* Aquino Presidency
* Constitution of the Philippines
* Commission on Human Rights
* Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program
* Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial Commission
* Philippine Constitutional Commission of 1986
* Philippine National Police
* Presidential Commission on Good Government

Media|

| Songs|

* "Bagong Pagsilang"
* "Bayan Ko"
* "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo"
* "Magkaisa"
* "Saranggola ni Pepe"
* "Tatsulok"
* "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree"

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Political Films
during the dictatorship|

* Iginuhit ng Tadhana
* Sakada

Literature|

* The Conjugal Dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos
* Dekada '70
* Some Are Smarter Than Others
* Subversive Lives: A Family Memoir of the Marcos Years
* Waltzing with a Dictator

Slogans|

* Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa
* Sa ikauunlad ng bayan, disiplina ang kailangan
* Tama na! Sobra na! Palitan na!
* Never again

Gestures|

* V sign
* Laban sign
* Raised fist

Legacy and
historiography|

| Monuments and memorials|

* Bantayog ng mga Bayani
* EDSA Shrine
* People Power Monument
* individuals

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Films|

* Ako si Ninoy
* Barber's Tales
* Batas Militar
* Citizen Jake
* A Dangerous Life
* Dekada '70
* Eskapo
* Evolution of a Filipino Family
* Forbidden Memory
* From What Is Before
* Imelda
* Katips
* The Kingmaker
* The Last Journey of Ninoy
* Liway
* Loyalista: The Untold Story of Imelda Papin
* Maid in Malacañang
* Martyr or Murderer
* ML
* Oras de Peligro
* Pisay
* A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution
* Sa Dulo ng Baril
* Season of the Devil
* Why Is Yellow the Middle of the Rainbow?

Other media|

* Here Lies Love
* musical
* Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Ninoy and Cory Aquino Story ("Kalapati"
* "Makinilya")
* Voltes V

Disinformation and
distortionism|

* Ferdinand Marcos's cult of personality
* Historical distortion regarding Ferdinand Marcos

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