Ako ay Pilipino (“I am Filipino”) is a Filipino patriotic song written by George Canseco in 1981. It was commissioned by First Lady Imelda Marcos for the second inauguration of her husband, President Ferdinand Marcos,[1] and performed by Kuh Ledesma.[2]
| "Ako ay Pilipino" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Kuh Ledesma | |
| Language | Filipino |
| Released | 1981 |
| Songwriter | George Canseco |
On February 8, 2022 Toni Gonzaga performed a shorter version as the final stanza to end 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
edit- ↑ "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.