Rappler's latest stories on national anthem
Hong Kong legislature votes for law banning national anthem insults
(UPDATED) Lawmakers approve the bill with 41 in favor and one against, but the 75-seat chamber's pro-democracy faction refuses to vote and instead shouts slogans denouncing the law

After Bretman Rock video, NHCP says dancing to national anthem violates flag law
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines posts a notice to the public following complaints over a video of vlogger Bretman Rock twerking to 'Lupang Hinirang'

Schoolgirl anthem protest sparks intense debate in Australia
Nine-year-old Harper Nielsen is punished with detention for refusing to stand for the Australian national anthem, a song she says ignores the nation's indigenous people

34 arrested for sitting out national anthem at 'The Hows of Us' screening
(UPDATED) The operation at a moviehouse in Lemery, Batangas, is part of Calabarzon cops' Oplan Bandila

Trump tweets: No pay for NFL anthem protesters
The US President provokes another round of debate on pro football players kneeling in protest during the national anthem

'Iskul Bukol': Netizens slam Sotto over 'Bayang Magiliw' gaffe
Senate President Vicente Sotto III refers to the Philippine national anthem as 'Bayang Magiliw,' instead of its actual title, 'Lupang Hinirang'

Furious China calls Hong Kong student leader 'enemy of the people'
The vilification of the 21-year-old Alice Cheung comes as concern grows there is no longer room for open political debate in Hong Kong under pressure from Beijing

Defiant Hong Kong football fans boo Chinese anthem
Fans unfurl a large Hong Kong regional flag in the stands of Mong Kok Stadium while loud booing was heard during the broadcast of the Chinese national anthem. Some supporters turn their backs on the field.

Olympic champion Ervin kneels during U.S. anthem
Veteran US national swimmer Anthony Ervin took a knee after anchoring the team in the mixed 200m medley relay

Sour note: China bans parodies of national anthem
The March of the Volunteers can no longer be played as background music in public places and inappropriate private performances of the song are also forbidden it said

How to sing PH national anthem, and display symbols in proposed flag code
A House bill sets tougher penalties for improper singing of Lupang Hinirang as well as incorrect usage of the Philippine flag and other national symbols


Athlete activists make voices heard
The scattered protests are part of a trend towards activism among athletes that has become increasingly visible in recent years

NFL star Kaepernick explains decision to protest US national anthem
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has angered some by refusing to stand for the national anthem

Davaoeños attempt Guinness world record in Duterte rally
Supporters of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte try to break the Guinness World Record for the Simultaneous Singing of the National Anthem a record currently held by Bangladesh

IN PHOTOS: Lady Gaga performs US national anthem at Super Bowl 50
The pop star sang a rousing rendition of the American national anthem

WATCH: 'Asia's Got Talent' star Gwyneth Dorado sings national anthem at SONA 2015
Gwyneth is one of the grand finalists of Asia s Got Talent season 1

Webhits: Beer fridge only opens if Canadian anthem is sung
Beer company Molson creates a fridge that will only dispense cans upon singing the Canadian national anthem

QUIZ: How well do you know Philippine independence?
How familiar are you with details pertaining to Philippine independence?

Grammy winner Ashanti to sing national anthem at Pacquiao-Bradley II
Grammy Award winner Ashanti will sing the National Anthem at the rematch between WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley and Manny Pacquiao
Pacquiao asks Jessica Sanchez to sing in Macau fight
Jessica Sanchez says yes
Joey Ayala's version of 'Lupang Hinirang'
You ll never sing the national anthem the same way again says Joey Ayala
Pacquiao Watch: Who will sing the national anthem?
Manny Pacquiao is dedicating his Macau fight to Typhoon Yolanda victims Who will sing the national anthem in what promises to be an emotional match?
PH national anthem: Lost in translation
The original lyrics of the Philippine national anthem were in Spanish then translated into English before sung in Filipino after 1956
Jessica Sanchez sings Star Spangled Banner 'like an angel'
The much awaited Pacquiao vs Bradley bout had another highlight: Jessica Sanchez s performance