Liceo de Cagayan University High School Glee Club emerged as the Champion in the Pop Category at the 2025 Himig Handog International Choir Competition, held February 19-22, 2025 at the Herminigildo Baloyo, MD Hall in Tagum City. The group also earned several other awards, including Best Interpretation of the Contest Piece “Triumph” (arranged by: Mr. Earl James Conde), 2nd Place in the Youth Choir Category, and as Finalist in the Grand Prix. Congratulations!
Glee Club Trainers:
Musical Director/Conductor: Ronald B. Baa
Assistant Conductor: Junnil N. Mabalatan
Artistic Director: Kenneth A. Gorres
Choir Consultant: Ritchie A. Asibal
See below the songs they performed.
POP CATEGORY
1. “Triumph” Music by Ben&Ben, Arranged by: Earl James Conde (Contest Piece)
2. “Waka-Waka” music by Sharika, Arranged by: N. Arnel A. De Pano
YOUTH CHOIR CATEGORY
1. “Deep Peace” lines from the poem by Fiona Mcleod, Music and Arrangement by: Ralph Hoffman (Contest Piece)
2. “Salidummay” Arranged by: Bienvenido Constantino, Jr.
GRAND PRIX
1. “Cantate Domino” Arranged by: Josu Elberdin
2. “Sa Kadagatan” Arranged by: Jandel M. Cabasura
3. “Triumph” Music by Ben&Ben, Arranged by: Earl James Conde
A panel of renowned judges from across the globe played a huge part in selecting the best of the best:
- Ralph Hoffman (Germany)
- Tristan Ignacio (Philippines)
- Arwin Tan (Philippines)
- Ken Steven (Indonesia)
- Foong Hak Luen (Singapore)
with photos by Ronald Baa
