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, and performed by Kuh Ledesma.
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.
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.
Philippine patriotic songs | |
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