Celebrating Julián Felipe Day!

Written by Jonathan Santos on January 28, 2025. Posted in Events, Events 2025.

Today, we honor the 164th birth anniversary of Julián Felipe, the brilliant composer behind our Himno Nacional Filipino! The National Library of the Philippines proudly joins the nation in celebrating this remarkable Filipino and his legacy.

History Notes
Did you know? On June 5, 1898, General Emilio Aguinaldo commissioned Julián Felipe, a gifted musician from Cavite City, to create a musical arrangement for the nation’s anthem. Just days later, on June 12, 1898, his masterpiece was performed by Banda Matanda of San Francisco de Malabon (now General Trias) during the historic declaration of Philippine Independence.

Discover More!
Want to dive deeper into the life and legacy of Julián Felipe? Explore the Julián Felipe Collection at the National Library of the Philippines!

Julián Felipe Day in Cavite
January 28 is officially recognized as Julián Felipe Day in Cavite City under Republic Act No. 7805. Let’s celebrate this day of pride and patriotism!