JULIAN FELIPE

(1861 - 1944)

Julian Felipe was born on January 28, 1861 in Cavite

City, Cavite.

He was the youngest son of the twelve children of Justo Felipe and Victoria

Reyes.

His musical talent began to be honed when he was 10 years old

He studied at a public school in Cavite and Binondo, Manila for his primary education.

Later, He became an organist in St. Peter's Parish Church.

Among his early popular compositions were Moteti el Santesisimo, Sintos y Floras

Rogodones, and Amorita Danza. He impressed many

music enthusiasts with these pieces, and though still

young, his works were already at par with the seasoned

musicians.

A patriot, Felipe joined the Philippine Revolution in

1896. His participation in the uprising resulted in imprisonment at Fort

Santiago together with the “13 Martyrs of Cavite.

On June 5, 1898, a week before Philippine independence would

be declared, Julian Felipe arrived at the home of Maximo

Inocencio, one of Cavite's thirteen martyrs during the

revolution.

His composition Marcha Nacional Filipina, played on

June 12, 1898 in Aguinaldo's home in Kawit,

was adopted as the Philippine national anthem

on September 5, 1938.

He was appointed by Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the First

Philippine Republic.

Julian and his wife Irene Tapia had three daughters and a soni. Soledad FELIPEii. Aurora FELIPEiii. Irene Tapia FELIPEiv. Agapito FELIPE

A bust of Felipe can be found in Cavite City, near San Sebastian

College-Recoletos de Cavite

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