Beko, a leading European home appliance brand, co-presented the 10th Himig ng Kabataan: Alay Kay Don Bosco Choral Competition in Makati City, Philippines, marking its tenth year. The event, held on August 30, 2025, coincided with the church’s 47th anniversary and Jubilee Year, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” and was held at St. John Bosco Parish.
“The event provides an exclusive platform for church-based choirs to be heard and make a mark in the choral music scene in the Philippines. We aim to be the country’s longest-running church-based choir competitions, said Mr. Gaylord Villa, the Music Ministry Head of SJB Parish Makati.
It was an evening of musical spectacle as the competition brought together eight talented choirs from various cities, each vying for top honors and showcasing their exceptional vocal talent and dedication.
The finalists for this year’s competition included Coro Jesu, Himig San Vicente, Koro ni San Jose, Koro ni San Miguel, Malabon Concert Singers, OMPHP Youth Ensemble VI, San Andres Chamber Singers, and The Vennekreds.
After a series of powerful and harmonious performances, the winners emerged with The Malabon Concert Singers, hailed as the Grand Champion, and received a cash prize of PHP 100,000. The first runner-up was Coro Jesu, who received PHP 50,000, while The Vennekreds was named the second runner-up, with a cash prize of PHP 30,000.
The Malabon Concert Singers also received the Best Song Rendition (Choice Piece), while the San Andres Chamber Singers won the People’s Choice Award. Beko generously provided all cash prizes.
Dyeun Zapanta, Marketing Head of Beko Philippines, expressed pride in the ongoing partnership with St. John Bosco Parish for the choral competition. “At Beko, we are dedicated to supporting our community, and this competition perfectly embodies our vision of enriching lives and fostering connections through the power of excellence—be it in faith, music, or in providing home solutions that simplify everyday chores, much like our products do.”
Through initiatives such as the Himig ng Kabataan, Beko actively strengthens its advocacy for community building, going beyond promoting sustainable living to creating a lasting and positive impact on Filipino society.
For more updates on Beko’s community initiatives and home solutions, follow Beko Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok @bekoph and visit www.beko.com/ph-en.
