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| Zyrene consults NHI over national anthem |
MANILA, Philippines – Zyrene Parsad, the young singer chosen by boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao to sing the Philippine national anthem in his upcoming fight in Dallas, Texas this November, visited the National Historical Institute (NHI) Tuesday to get pointers on how to sing the anthem properly.
Parsad arrived at the NHI at 10 a.m. to consult the organization on the proper way of singing the anthem.
Parsad was asked to render “Lupang Hinirang” as NHI officials observed the pacing of her song.
NHI's Heraldry section chief Teddy Atienza reminded Parsad not to change the tune and tempo of the song when she performs in November. He said taking liberties with the national anthem could lead to a fine of P20,000 to P40,000 plus a 1-year jail sentence, in accordance with the provisions of the National Flag Law.Atienza advised Parsad not to be nervous so she won’t forget her lines like what happened to singer Christian Bautista.
The NHI has previously reminded Filipino artists singing the national anthem during Pacquiao fights not to take liberties with the song. Among those chastised by the institution for their wrong renditions of the anthem are Martin Nievera, Arnel Pineda, La Diva, Sarah Geronimo, Lani Misalucha and Charice Pempengco.
The NHI said that if properly sung with a two-fourths beat and 100 metronomes, the national anthem should last 53 seconds.
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