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Mabuhi!
"Mabuhi!" (; '' cf.'' " mabuhay"), also known as "Mabuhi Ka, Sugbuanon" ("Long Live, Cebuano"), is a song written and composed by Filipino musician Paul Melendez. Often played and danced to at festivals throughout the province of Cebu, including at the Sinulog Festival, it is the signature song of the administration of Gwendolyn Garcia as the Governor of Cebu. Composition and content "Mabuhi!" has been described as having a lively, marching-band–like pace, with the song's lyrics encouraging Cebuanos to enjoy life, as well as to be proud of their heritage. Performance As Garcia's signature song, "Mabuhi!" is regularly played at events where she is present, particularly when the event is held at the Cebu Provincial Capitol. Playing the song is taken as an indication that she has arrived at a particular public event, although it has been played to welcome other dignitaries. Notably, the song was played to welcome Agnes Magpale, a political rival who was serving as acting governor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugbo (hymn)
"''Sugbo''", also known as the Sugbo Hymn, is the official hymn of the province of Cebu in the Philippines. History The hymn was composed by Dr. Susana Cabahug and Rogelio Serna, and arranged by Angel Cabilao. It was adopted by the Cebu Provincial Board with the passage of Provincial Ordinance No. 2006–10 on October 2, 2006. In 2010, then Provincial Board member Julian Daan proposed and was able to secure the approval of a resolution mandating public elementary and high schools within the province to sing the hymn after the Philippine national anthem during the flag ceremony. Daan observed that despite the passage of the said ordinance in 2006, its implementation was not strictly followed. It was also proposed by Provincial Board member Miguel Antonio Magpale in 2015 to promote the singing of the hymn in official functions, gatherings and activities of the province's local government units to "strengthen the sense of community among the province's residents." On August 6, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
