"Ang Magmahal nang Dahil Sayo"

Oil and Thread on Canvas

20" x 20"

2024

Lupang Hinirang was written fresh out of the Philippines' fight for independence. However, today, outside the context of war, the closing line can be interpreted in many ways. Joey Ayala's composition of the national anthem changes a single word, and it makes the song even more relevant and timeless.