Las Piñas holds 4th chorale competition

Sen. Cynthia Villar (in blue) with the participants of the Las Piñas 4th Chorale Competition

The 4th Las Piñas Chorale competition sponsored by the Villar SIPAG (Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) was held recently. It was participated by seven choral groups from all over the country.

Expressing delight, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, managing director of Villar SIPAG, said, ”My heart is filled with pleasure over the successful turnout of this event. In a nation where technology has been the raging trend, it is heartwarming to see so many people immensely enjoying the music of these choral groups. This is a rare but welcoming sight.”

The Philippine Normal University Chorale won the Grand Champion trophy and a cash prize of P60,000; Chorus Vocals Philippines won the first runner-up trophy and a P40,000 cash prize; and Alab Vocal Ensemble won the second runner-up trophy and P25, 000 cash prize. The rest of the groups got P10, 000 each as consolation winners.

The groups performed the Villar SIPAG hymn Sandata as contest piece (70 percent), and side piece themed on inspiration and love (30 percent).

Judges were composer, conductor and director Jerry Dadap; Gregorio Asilo, Jr., Corporate Accounting of Savers Appliance Depot, the major event partner of Villar SIPAG for the 4th Las Piñas Chorale Festival; and Jack Uy.

The 4th Las Piñas Chorale Festival is an annual event held in honor of St. Ezekiel Moreno, who was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1992.

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Bianca, fitspiration

Ever since she started going to the gym, fans have noticed Bianca Umali’s beautiful figure. She’s now considered their new “fitspiration.”

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