JIHAN Claire Antoque of the University of Bohol bagged the Grand Prize for her song “Wa’y Undangay” in the Saulog Tagbilaran Himo’g Huni Ika-Lima’ng Hugna Schools Circle Edition held at the Bohol Cultural Center on April 23, 2023.
Antoque’s composition was interpreted on stage by Anne Milicent Duaban. Antoque received a plaque and a cash prize of P35,000.00.
The songwriting competition drew participants from various schools in the province.
Out of the many entries, 8 finalists were chosen to perform their original compositions in front of a panel of judges and a live audience.
Geode Anne Cacho and Kian Shane Olorvida of the Tagbilaran City College won the 1st Runner-Up slot with their song “Salig Lang”, which was interpreted by Kian Shane Olorvida and Hannah Carlom. Cacho and Olorvida received a plaque and a cash prize of P25,000.00.
Janwel and Ermar Ladaga of the Bohol Island State University (BISU) Balilihan Campus [grabbed] the 2nd Runner Up spot with their upbeat song “Sayaw Inday”, interpreted by Sam Josephus Biliran. They also won Best in Lyricism award. They received a plaque and a cash prize of P15,000.00.
Special awards were won by the following: “Sayaw Inday” – Best in Melody; “Te Amo” – Social Media award; and Fedrianne Villanueva and Catherine Cueva – Best Interpreter award for “Te Amo”.
The finalists of Himo’g Huni Ika-Lima’ng Hugna Schools Circle Edition included: Muryl Jun Manganop’s “Kingtal Gesta” from Holy Name University; Murly Zon Manganop’s “Kuyugan Teka” from PMI Colleges-Bohol; Jannzen Humol’s “Sagmuyo” from BISU Main Campus; John Carlo Lapore Galario’s “Lisud Na” from BIT International College; and Christopher Lusan’s “Te Amo” also from BIT International College.
The judges of this year’s Himo’g Huni are all renowned song composers. They are: Jude Thaddeus Gitamondoc, the man behind the hit songs Hahahasula and Peru Atik Ra; Fr. Arnold Zamora who has written songs and recorded by Basil Valdez; Kyla; the Philippine Madrigal Singers; and Atty. Antonio Amora Jr., the composer of the hit song Damgo Man Lang, among others.
This Saulog Tagbilaran event was organized by Joseph Gara, his team and the City Government of Tagbilaran through the Tagbilaran City Events, Culture, and Arts Office.
The competition showcased the talents of local young musicians and served as a platform to express their creativity and share their message through music.
The City Government of Tagbilaran is grateful to Saulog Tagbilaran 2023 Co-Presentors: Provincial Government of Bohol; Alturas Group of Companies; Bohol Tropics Resort; TNT; Copier Source and Globe.
The event was also supported by the following:
a. Platinum Sponsors – Lite Shipping Corporation; Atlantic Erectors; C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions; Gail Construction and Supply; LABB Construction; Nodal Electric Trade and Services; San Miguel Beer; Ibex; Du Ek Sam and Food Panda;
b. Diamond Sponsors: Amiraland Development Corporation; Bohol JL Distribution System, Inc.; Bohol Quality Corp., ConEquip Philippines, Inc.; Converge; Development Bank of the Philippines; First Consolidated Bank; Gaprotec Security Inc.; Land Bank of the Philippines; Oro China; Samsung; Save N Earn; Realme; T3CK Group; Val Anthony Construction; Impreza Construction Services; Dextel Trading; Southern Star Bus Transit; Grab; Prime Link Pharmaceutical; and Mega Speed ICT Solutions.
Special words of gratitude were expressed for Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr.; Senator Cynthia Villar; Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado; Congressman Edgar Chatto; Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite; Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama; Board Members Venzencio Arcamo, Lucille Lagunay, Aldner Damalerio, Romulo Cepedoza, Gloria Gementiza, and Christian Victor Bolos III.
The Saulog Tagbilaran 2023 media partners who supported the event are: Bohol Chronicle, The Bohol Tribune, CDN Digital, Cignal TV, DYRD, DYTR, Kiss 102.3 FM, 91.1 Balita FM and BEE 92.7.
The Saulog Executive Committee is also thankful to the following for installing St. Joseph altars in different parts of the City and at the Panglao International Airport: A.H Shopper’s Mart Inc.; Atlantic Erectors Engineering and Construction; Du Ek Sam, Inc.; Gail Construction and Supply; LABB Construction and RC Lucky Graphics.
