Bacoor, Cavite has been formally declared as the “Marching Band Capital of the Philippines” based on a recent proclamation signed by President Duterte. Bacoor is ‘Marching band capital of PH’
“Marching Band Capital of the Philippines” based on a recent proclamation signed by President Duterte.In Proclamation No. 939, the President recognized the city of Bacoor as the “birthplace” of the oldest living marching bands in the Philippines and has stayed as the “home of community marching bands” and school-based drum and lyre corps, among others.
“The City of Bacoor is committed to sustain and preserve the the tradition and operations of marching bands all over the country, in collaboration with government units, government instrumentalities and the private sector,” the proclamation read. The proclamation, signed by the President last April 6, noted that the State recognizes the role of marching bands in various historic events in the country. It mentioned the public playing of the Philippine national anthem during the declaration of the country’s independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite as well as the use of marching bands as diversionary tactics during the Philippine Revolution.
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