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Philippines bid to make anthem mandatory


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The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a bill making enthusiastic singing of the national anthem compulsory.

"The singing shall be mandatory and must be done with fervour," the bill states. The word "mandatory" is not in the existing legislation.

It also provides official music for the tune, which must be adhered to.

Punishment for breaking the rules could include a fine of 50,000-100,000 pesos (£780-£1,560; $2,800-$5,590).

Offenders will also be issued a warning before being publicly "named and shamed" in a national newspaper.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-40415778

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...considering what has become of Phillipine democracy, I bet the locals need no encouragement to sing at the top of their lungs.

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What will they do next, make voting mandatory, as well?

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