For a man who loved music so much, even official music had to withstand his scrutiny. Three pieces you may have just heard as his remains were laid to rest. A thread. 
1. "We Say Mabuhay," composed by Tirso Cruz, Sr. Presidential anthem since the Quezon administration; played whenever the president arrives at a venue, as a welcome. Performed with preceding ruffles and flourishes by the PSG Band. chirb.it/CHwcaD
2. "Parangal sa Pangulo," composed by PSG bandleader Maj. Xavier Celestial to be played when military honors are rendered the president; first adopted under Pres. BSA3; performed by the PSG Band. chirb.it/Mxeyyh
3. By tradition, presidents pick a song they like to be played: a) as they review the troops b) leave a venue (as recessional); BSA3 picked Raul Manglapus' Ateneo fight song, "Blue Eagle, the King" as his recessional. Performed by the PSG Band. chirb.it/pIa8fy
As his remains were brought to his last resting place, the military played these songs associated with their former commander-in-chief.
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