&content_felipe=Composed the Marcha National Filipina, an instrumental march that became the basis of the melody of our present National Anthem.
 Among his early popular compositions were Moteti el Santesisimo, Sintos y Floras Rogodones and Amorita Danza. He impressed many music enthusiasts with the said pieces. Though still young, his works were already at par with the seasoned musicians.
In recognition of his remarkable contributions in the field of music, he was given awards and accolades.
&content_popup=Another accomplished Filipino artist was Professor Julian Felipe. He composed the Marcha National Filipina, an instrumental march that became the basis of the melody of our present National Anthem.
He was born on January 28, 1861 in Cavite.  He was the youngest of twelve children.  His father is a member of the church choir in their town., so at a very young age he was already exposed to music.  He began to study under professor Leandro Cosca. However Rev. Pedro Catalan, parish priest of San Pedro church advised him to take piano lessons.  He was later made organist of the church.
Professor Felipe composed the national anthem upon the request of General Emilio Aguinaldo.  Genaral Aguinaldo wanted a hymn that was solemn, majestic, dignified and could stir the people's patriotic spirit and national pride. On June 11, 1898, six days after General Aguinaldo made the request, Professor Felipe presented his draft and played it on piano.
The following day, on June 12, 1989, the brass band of San Francisco de Malabon under the baton of Profesor Felipe played the Marcha National Filipina.  This was after the Proclamation of the First Philippine Republic and during the hoisting of the Philippine Flag.