The official hymn of the National Capital Region.

Metropolitan Manila (often shortened as Metro Manila; Filipino: Kalakhang Maynila), officially the National Capital Region (NCR; Filipino: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon), is the seat of government and one of three defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines. It is composed of 16 cities: the city of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, as well as the municipality of Pateros. The region encompasses an area of 619.57 square kilometers (239.22 sq mi) and a population of 13,484,462 as of 2020. It is the second most populous and the most densely populated region of the Philippines. It is also the 9th most populous metropolitan area in Asia and the 5th most populous urban area in the world.

The region is the center of culture, economy, education and government of the Philippines. Designated as a global power city, the region exerts a significant impact on commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment, both locally and internationally. It is the home to all embassies in the Philippines, thereby making it an important center for international diplomacy in the country. Its economic power makes the region the country's premier center for finance and commerce. The region accounts for 36% of the gross domestic product(GDP) of the Philippines.

The region was established in 1975 through Presidential Decree No. 824 in response to the needs to sustain the growing population and for the creation for the center of political power and the seat of the government of the Philippines. The Province of Manila, the predecessor entity of the region, is one of the first eight provinces that revolted against the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines at the end of the 19th century. Manila's role in the Revolution is honored in the flag of the Philippines, where the sun's eight rays symbolize the eight revolutionary provinces.

The NCR Hymn is the official hymn of the National Capital Region. It is was composed by Servillano Padiz, Jr. with lyrics by W.D. Nesbit. It is commonly performed during flag ceremonies in schools and government offices in the region.

LYRICS:
Bayang mahal nating lahat,
tampok ng NCR,
Pusod nitong ating bansa,
dulot kaunlaran.

Taas noo iwagayway ang bandilang NCR,
Karunungan at katarungan, sa bansa ay itanghal.

Mga lungsod ng NCR, sa puso ko'y dangal,
ang adhikaing isulong ka, ang tanging NCR.

NCR, NCR, dangal nitong bayan.
NCR, NCR, dangal nitong bayan.

Mga lungsod ng NCR, sa puso ko'y dangal,
ang adhikaing isulong ka, ang tanging NCR.

NCR, NCR, dangal nitong bayan.
NCR, NCR, dangal nitong bayan.

NCR Hymn

I included the 2014 Station ID Music at the end.

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ABS-CBN Orchestral Theme (2000's)

This is the instrumental version of the 2007 GMA Kapuso jingle.

It is currently used in 70th anniversary promos, reused in their 2020 station notice since their previous sign-on/off notices in 2010-2014, promo plugs, anniversary specials, etc.

Composed / Arranged by: Louie Ocampo
Copyright (C) 2007 GMA Network Inc.

NCR Hymn

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