Ako ay Pilipino is a Filipino patriotic song written by George Canseco in 1981, commissioned by First Lady Imelda Marcos for the inauguration of her husband, 10th President Ferdinand Marcos,[1] and performed by Kuh Ledesma.[2]
| "Ako ay Pilipino" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Kuh Ledesma | |
| Language | Filipino |
| Released | 1981 |
| Songwriter(s) | George Canseco |
On February 8, 2022 Toni Gonzaga performed the song but in a shorter version in singing its final stanza at the end of 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.
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.