Hymn of Bangsamoro

The Bangsamoro Hymn is the regional hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, an autonomous region in the southern Philippines.

Bangsamoro hymn

Regional hymn of  Bangsamoro
Published	January 30, 2020
Adopted	February 13, 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.[1] 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 then proposed legislation explicitly states "hymn" rather "anthem".[2]

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.[3]

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, Filipino 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.[4]

The Bangsamoro Parliament approved the proposed version of the Bangsamoro Hymn under Cabinet Bill no. 39 on January 30, 2020.[5] The proposed legislation is signed into law on February 13, 2020 by Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim as Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 7.[6]

Lyrics

External video
The Official Hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Facebook video

Simula 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

Bangsamoro'y tagumpay

Bunga ng pawis, dugo at buhay

Kapayapaan, Katarungan

Ay atin nang nakamtan

Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah

Pagpalain Bangsamoro

Source: Bangsamoro Bureau of Public Information[7]

Arabic translation

من ذلك الحين وحتى الآن

كان الهدف واحدًا

اتحدوا واتحدوا

الشجاعة شديدة

دعونا نرتفع من تحدي الماضي

انتهى خطر العرقلة

موعودة بالقلب والإيمان

راحة الشباب

نجاح بانجسامورو

ثمار العرق والدم والحياة

السلام ، العدل

انها لنا بالفعل

الحمد لله والحمد لله

يبارك بانجسامورو

بانجسامورو ، بانجسامورو

سوف تكون دائما محبوبا

لا يوجد شيء للسيطرة على العواطف

الوعود تبقي

ما دمنا نعيش سوف نراقبك

يبقى في قلبك وعقلك

هدأت الشهية

فرض الضرائب على الحياة

بالفعل مع الله

نجاح بانجسامورو

ثمار العرق والدم والحياة

السلام ، العدل

انها لنا بالفعل

الحمد لله والحمد لله

يبارك بانجسامورو

English translation

From then until now

The goal was one

Unite and unite

Courage is intense

Let us rise from the challenge of the past

Ended the danger of obstruction

Promised in heart and belief

The comfort for the youth

Bangsamoro is a success

Fruits of sweat, blood and life

Peace, Justice

It is ours already

Thank God, thank God

Bless Bangsamoro

Bangsamoro, Bangsamoro

You will always be loved

There is nothing to control the emotions

Promises keep

As long as we live we will watch over you

Remains in your heart and mind

The appetite has subsided

Life taxing

Already with God

Bangsamoro is a success

Fruits of sweat, blood and life

Peace, Justice

It is ours already

Thank God, thank God

Bless Bangsamoro

Usage

The hymn is to be performed during flag-raising ceremonies which involve the Bangsamoro flag.[3] The singing of the Bangsamoro hymn is mandated by law, particularly the Bangsamoro Organic Law, to precede the Philippine national anthem.[8] 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.[6]

See also

• Flag of Bangsamoro
• Seal of Bangsamoro

References

1. "House minority solons want provisions on flag, anthem out of BBL bill". BusinessWorld. June 14, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
2. Romero, Alexis (December 21, 2018). "Palace on BBL: Let's find common ground". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
3. Sunio, Riz (1 September 2019). "New Barmm logo, flag released". Sunstar Cagayan de Oro. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
4. Alamia, Laisa (2 September 2019). "Day No. 14, First Regular Session (August 29, 2019)". Atty. Laisa Masahud Alamia. Office of the Minority Leader of the Bangsamoro Parliament. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
5. "The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has approved the official hymn for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)..." Facebook. BARMM Bureau of Public Information. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
6. "Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No 7 - ADOPTING THE OF OFFICIAL HYMN OF THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO" (PDF). 13 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
7. "The Official Hymn of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao". Facebook. BARMM Bureau of Public Information. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
8. "Republic Act No. 11054" (PDF). Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. p. 3. Retrieved 11 September 2019.