Ako ay Pilipino
1981 song by Kuh Ledesma
"Ako ay Pilipino" | |
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Song by Kuh Ledesma | |
Language | Filipino |
Released | 1981 |
Songwriter(s) | George Canseco |
Ako ay Pilipino is a Filipino patriotic song written by George Canseco in 1981, commissioned by First Lady Imelda Marcos for the inauguration of her husband, 10th President Ferdinand Marcos,[1] and performed by Kuh Ledesma.[2]
On February 8, 2022 Toni Gonzaga performed the song but in a shorter version in singing its final stanza at the end of Uniteam's proclamation rally for Bongbong Marcos (Marcos, Sr. and Imelda's son) and Sara Duterte's campaign for president and vice-president held at the Philippine Arena.[3]
References
- ^ "George Canseco, 70; songs live 'Ngayon at Kailanman'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 20, 2004. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- ^ "Kuh Hits Back". BusinessWorld (Philippines). May 16, 2003. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- ^ Requintina, Robert (February 8, 2024). "Toni Gonzaga-Soriano sings 'Ako Ay Pilipino' at Bongbong-Sara proclamation rally". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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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