IECEP HYMN
ECEs, Let's Build The Nation
I. It was about creating value for society…
Recognizing electronics for our economy…
Purpose-driven, that’s who we are; we work with ingenuity,
For nation-building and the ever-evolving industry!
II. Dynamic, globally – competitive is our Institute.
Excellence is what we aim. Yes, humanity our root!
Professionalism and prestige as our route…
For our country and the world all of us are resolute!
Pre-Chorus: Engineering solutions that have led to many changes…
Creativity, intelligence have been our tool for ages.
Marching forward for the country – leading it to progress.
Making sure that you and me are part of all success.
Chorus: One organization, our many chapters, our one profession.
Walking hand–in–hand in the same direction…
With the help above we’ll do our mission!
One organization, our many chapters, our one profession.
We are family, guided by our vision!
I….E....C....E....P!
ECEs, let's build the nation.
III. Leadership and unity and progress and development…
Camaraderie and ethics and meaningful engagements…
Members have the chance for growth and involvement.
New opportunities – inspiring life's moments.
(Repeat Pre-Chorus & Chorus)
Bridge: Marching to the future for the next generation…
Always open to innovation! (Innovation!)
(Repeat Chorus)
Finale: I . . . E . . . C . . . E . . . P ! ! !
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The original lyrics' five stanzas were organized to reflect the (a) Electronics Engineering Profession and Practice, (b) IECEP’s History, Goals, and Objectives, (c) Overview of the Organization, its Chapters, and its Members, (d) Rising Above the Challenges in Digital Transformation, and (e) the Future of the Electronics Engineering Industry, with its Chorus as the Call to Action.
Did you know? The hymn's original title was: "One IECEP, I am IECEP," while its chorus first version read as: "IECEP members, rise up and raise hands, this is our statement!" Also, "Better everyday, greater than any exception; ...because electronics is our life, our vocation," used to be the bridge of the initial draft.
The hymn was then synthesized to its present form with three stanzas, a pre-chorus and chorus, and a bridge, as the Organizational Anthem of IECEP, Inc., and was eventually entitled "ECEs, Let's Build The Nation!"
Composed as a lively march, the copy was subjected to a final lyrics substitution for singability and style. The careful and curated word choice was inspired by the lyricist, Engr. Benjz Gerard M. Sevilla's interviews with Former IECEP National Presidents, his background on Ignatian Values and Spirituality, and his expertise in Government Technical Writing.
The lyrics were finalized while he was driving (and singing with his partner) along the busy streets of Mandaluyong City, the same site of IECEP Home, the new National Office, inaugurated in 2021.
Dedicated to the IECEP General Membership, the Hymn was launched in 2022 on the occasion of IECEP's 72nd Founding Year.
Engr. Sevilla thanks the National BOD and Officers, and the IECEP Hymn Committee for the trust and opportunity to serve the organization as our hymn's songwriter.
