22/07/2026
LOOK: Virgen del Carmen Bayabas’ first singing contest was held successfully. We are happy to see our judges, emcees, audience, and most importantly, our contestants present at this event. Their faces were full of joy, their performances were well-prepared, their voices were strong, and their presentations were brilliant.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the organizer of this event, Irene Responde, for her dedication, effort, and love for this activity. She played a major role in making this singing contest possible. Thank you very much, Ate Irene! 💗
We also thank Pastor Jerald Layson for warmly delivering the opening remarks, joining the whole event, and giving strength to the contestants. Thank you, Kuya Jerald! 💗
Of course, we are also deeply grateful for the presence of our Priest-in-Charge, Rev. Fr. Christopher Thadeos Ganzon, SM, for supporting our small event. We are truly glad to have witnessed his presence and support, especially as he led the Mass and joined our celebration. Thank you so much! 💗
We also extend our appreciation to our wonderful emcees, Travis Bero and Trecia Senillo, for confidently and excellently guiding the program and helping make the event successful. Thank you so much for accepting our invitation and for being part of this special occasion! 💗
We are likewise grateful to our judges for taking part in our singing contest. The event would not have been possible without them. Our sincere thanks to Hon. Grace Al-ag Parac, Mr. Yanyan Initay, and Ms. Catz Cabaluna for their generosity, brilliance, and support. We truly appreciate your presence, dear judges! 💗
To all our sponsors, thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to hold this event. Our heartfelt thanks to:
John Lester Banga
Lou Alag
Catz Cabaluna
Diane Baldesco Maglaway
Rosemarie Responde Daquio
Jemelyn Adan Elaco
Michelle Sanchez Montiero
Judy Layson
Jerald Layson
Editha Sembron
Grace Al-ag Parac
Thank you so much, po! 💗
To the sound system team, intermission performers, working committee, and everyone who helped prepare this event, thank you for your support and hard work. To our audience, thank you as well—without you, this event would not have been a success. 💗
To the youth of Virgen del Carmen, especially Shamia Casquejo, Khyla Sanchez Monteiro, Princess Mae Burdeos, and Charice Monteiro, thank you for helping prepare this event and for working together to make everything possible. 💗
Thank you so much to everyone who witnessed and supported our fiesta! 💗
