
The tempo is how it should be sung and played as it was originally composed in the March tradition. Then Minnie Manahan stated to the viewers to please stand up and show respect to the national anthem. The gold “Philippine Centennial” is reversed to frame all elements. The slogan aptly states the reason for the nationhood–that indeed, freedom is the true wealth of the nation. Underneath are the three stars which are also in the Philippine flag. The rising sun shines its rays over a red and royal blue striped ribbon, twirled to form the figure 100. Ngayon pa lang, sariwain na natin ang kahulugan nito sa mga titik ng ating pambansang awit." The introductory message was accompanied by the logo animation of the Philippine Centennial designed by Edgardo Santiago and slogan “Kalayaan, Kayamanan ng Bayan” by Joachim Medroso. The introductory message was stated in Filipino: "Sa taong 1998, ipagdiriwang natin ang 'sandaan taong kalayaan.

Some footages were courtesy from Bayani, by Raymond Red and some films produced in the promotional basis. The visuals were produced by ACES, while with images from the National Historical Commission.
