The Bangsamoro Hymn is the regional hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines. It was adopted in early 2020.
Background Under the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the charter of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) which succeeded the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is entitled to have its own regional hymn. Prior to the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, Bangsamoro having its own regional hymn was contested. Buhay Partylist Representative Lito Atienza said a separate "anthem" for the Bangsamoro region would not encourage national unity, and if the song is similar to the hymns used by other local government units, he insisted that the proposed legislation be explicitly stated as "hymn" rather than "anthem".
In February 2019, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority launched a competition for a new hymn for Bangsamoro, along with design competitions for a new flag and seal of the region.
A proposed legislation to adopt an official regional hymn for Bangsamoro filed before the Bangsamoro Parliament is Parliament Bill No. 2 which is also known as "An Act Adopting the Official Hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)". By August 29, 2019, the measure is already on its second reading. Three versions of the hymn in English, Tagalog and Maguindanaon languages has been proposed as per parliament member Romeo Sema, a proponent of the measure. Sema's colleague's has suggested changes to the bill such as adding a designated portion of the hymn sang by a female for gender-inclusiveness and render additional versions of the hymn in every regional language of Bangsamoro.
The Bangsamoro Parliament approved the proposed version of the Bangsamoro Hymn under Cabinet Bill no. 39 on January 30, 2020. The proposed legislation is signed into law on February 13, 2020, by Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim as Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 7.
Lyrics Filipino lyricsSimula noon hanggang ngayon Iisa ang naging layon Magkaisa at magbuklod Kagitingan ay marubdob
Tumayo tayo mula sa hamon ng nakaraan Niyapos ang panganib na humahadlang Pinangako sa puso at paniniwala Ang ginhawang para sa kabataan
Bangsamoro'y tagumpay Bunga ng pawis, dugo at buhay Kapayapaan, Katarungan Ay atin nang nakamtan Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah Pagpalain Bangsamoro
Bangsamoro, Bangsamoro Lagi kang mamahalin Walang pipigil sa damdamin Mga pangako'y tutuparin
Habang buhay kami sayo'y magbabantay Mananatili sa puso't isipan Ang kahapong humimlay na nagbuwis ng buhay Nasa piling na ng Maykapal
Usage The hymn is to be performed during flag-raising ceremonies which involve the Bangsamoro flag. The singing of the Bangsamoro Hymn is mandated by law, particularly the Bangsamoro Organic Law, to be sung after the Philippine national anthem. Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 7 also allows for a version of the hymn in Arabic, Filipino or any other indigenous Bangsamoro languages to be officially adopted with approval of the Chief Minister.
See also Flag of Bangsamoro Seal of Bangsamoro
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