FRANCISCO S.

SANTIAGO
Prepared by:
Jarvish Leif Alda
Grade 10 Serenity
FRANCISCO S. SANTIAGO (1889-1947)
 Francisco Santiago was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, 
Philippines, to musically minded peasant parents, Felipe
Santiago and Maria Santiago.
 He studied at the University of the Philippines (UP)
Conservatory of Music, in its original campus in Manila,
obtaining a degree in Piano in 1921, and a degree in Science
and Composition in 1922. He went to the United States to
pursue further education. He first obtained his master's
degree at the American Conservatory of Music in June 1923,
and finally a Doctorate degree at the Chicago Musical School
 in August 1924. He is the first Filipino musician to attain a
doctorate degree.
• He also directed the music for such films as
"Manileña," "Madaling Araw," and
"Pakiusap."
• Santiago became director of the U.P.
Conservatory of Music from 1930 to 1946,
and was subsequently named U.P. Emeritus
Professor of Piano on May 25, 1946.
• He died on September 28, 1947 at the age of
58.
• Notably, Santiago's most famous piece, "Kundiman
(Anak-Dalita)," was sung upon the request of King
Alfonso XIII before the Royal Court of Spain in 1917.
Famous compositions
 Pakiusap,
 Madaling Araw,
 Sakali Man
 Hibik ng Pilipinas, Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran,
 Kundiman (Anak Dalita).
 Ala-ala kita
 Ikaw at ako
 Aking Bituin
 Pilipinas Kong Mahal
(Frnacisco Santiago)

Ang bayan ko’y tanging ikaw

Pilipinas kong mahal
• The Filpino people pride themselves on being
Ang puso ko at buhay man patriotic to their country. As such, Francisco Santiago
Sa iyo’y ibibigay also wanted to show his patriotism by creating
Tungkulin ko’y gagampanan
“Pilipinas Kong Mahal”. The song is often heard
Na lagi kang paglingkuran
Ang laya mo’y babantayan during big celebrations, events, and the like. You
Pilipinas kong hirang could also hear this song every Monday during the
“flag ceremony” at elementary schools.
Bayan sa silanga’y hiyas
Pilipinas kong mahal
Kami’y iyo hanggang wakas • The lyrics of the song perfectly visualizes the loyalty
Pilipinas kong mahal
Mga ninuno naming lahat of the Filipino people to its country. Furthermore, we
Sa iyo’y naglingkod ng tapat can see how the lyrics express the singer’s pledge of
Ligaya mo’y aming hangad loyalty but also his life to protecting the Philippines.
Pilipinas kong mahal
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