Bagong Pagsilang

"Bagong Pagsilang" (English: New Birth or Rebirth), also known as the "March of the New Society" and incorrectly referred to by its chorus "Sa Bagong Lipunan" (In the New Society), is a march commissioned during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos for the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan or New Society Movement, a movement introduced by Marcos upon the declaration of martial law in 1972. The lyrics were written by Levi Celerio and the music was composed by Felipe Padilla de León in 1973.

Not to be confused with Bagong Silang or Bagong Silangan.

Bagong Pagsilang
Unofficial march anthem of
The New Society (Ang Bagong Lipunan)
LyricsLevi Celerio, 1973
MusicFelipe Padilla de León, 1973
Adopted1973
Relinquished1986
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Instrumental and vocal version of Bagong Pagsilang
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A new rendition of the song was performed by the rock band Plethora and was used as the campaign anthem by his son, Bongbong Marcos, during his 2022 presidential campaign. This was even used as an inspection march of President Bongbong Marcos during the 78th Leyte Landing Anniversary on October 20, 2022, and during his camp visit to the Eastern Mindanao Command in Davao City on October 27, 2022.

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