They are the Aycardo sisters namely, Doris (who is now a nun) and Celeste (a SPED teacher in PAGASA) and their brother Fernando, Ricky Daet (working in COMELEC), Lito Asejo (working in Bayantel), Tess Barcebal-Asejo (a loving wife to Lito Asejo and the first couple to marry within the group), Allan Belga (Electrical Engr. who's presently abroad and still single) and Jess Longares (a Phil. They all
came from different church organizations and with these personalities and backgrounds a choir was formed. With only determination and sincere desire to serve the community, church and God the group went through many tests when they finally convened to form this group. On November 16, 1986 after the mass service, a meeting was held to formally launch the choir and its name. Rey Daet (then a seminarian) suggested "RAFIEL" as its name after the patron saint St. Raphael Archangel, then "TINIG" by Celeste Aycardo-Omanga and "HIMIG" by Jill Manlangit, a visitor and friend of Olive, sister of Ricky Daet. Then finally, HIMIG CHOIR was born. Filled with eagerness to be of service, they continued to struggle through diligent services in and out of the parish. They even suffered insults, discrimination, misunderstandings and discouragements likewise demoralization.But their being intelligent and matured, enabled them to recognize the advantages of accepting those trials positively and wholeheartedly. They considered those difficulties as aid to make them more united and ever patient to go on the way of serving the Lord.After a year of continued strife, the whole community began recognizing the Choir as a true servant of the church. By then on, this choir bears a good promising name in the parish. The group's schedule is Wednesday, First Friday and Sunday 6:00am mass. Truly, this group of talented young men and women is not limited to the four corners of singing. Through the untiring efforts of its members, they elevate themselves form their ordinary routines by doing a lot of activities such as vocal trainings, prayer meetings, recollections, seminars outreach programs, sports fest, evaluations and the like. These series of activities contributed much to the personality development of each member. By actively and unconditionally participating in every activity of the group, an individual member starts to experience the reality of his/her existence as a normal person, gifted with different talents and ability to express one's feeling and sentiments, thus making a well-rounded and matured personality. "To continue being a member, stay-away from any vice, fraternities or sororities!" says one Himig Officer. So parents should not worry about their children whereabouts.They are in good hands and with the group, they will never go wrong. To all HIMIGIANS, let's congratulate ourselves and look forward for a brighter tomorrow!
