ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) -- The Capiz State University Main Chorale (CMC) pulled off two major awards in the ongoing World Choir Games 2023 in Gangneung, South Korea.

Based on the WCG results, a Republic of Korea – based university choir “Ewha Chorus” got the Gold Diploma for the category under the Open Competition level.

She added that the CMC are in “high spirits” because of the awards received and in the rundown towards the closing day of the competition.

Gov. Fredenil Castro and Roxas City mayor Ronnie Dadivas, through their official social media pages, were among the first to convey their felicitations to CMC and the CapSU delegation for the honor and pride they made for the city and the province.

"You are Roxas City's pride! Keep up the great work and thank you for representing our country on the world stage," Dadivas said. 

The chorale performers include Ma. Jasmaien Alcayde, Ralph Ronan Avelino, Kimbie Arcangeles, Jude Banjao, John Bardovino, Denniel Basa, Harvee James Basa, Julia Francisca Cadaing, Al Mychristopher Dacles, Jean de Vicente, Jorine dela Cruz, Adrianna Gabrielle Deloterio, Danriz Ansel Eudela, Justin Fernando, Cyrine Habana, Rogue Ann Ibanez, Ma. Ma Nalica, Rhyn Hart Obuyes, Rythm Orola, Kris Tel Paras, Christine Joy Ponsaran, Renz Manuel Restar, Nell Joy Ubalubao, and John Felix Apinan.

They are also joined by the university’s Cultural Affairs director Prof. Polansky Pinky Barrientos, CapSU Roxas City Main Campus International Affairs chair Dr. Amel L. Magallanes and faculty members Prof. Romely Alcorano as well as James Olorosisimo.

The CMC was founded by the university in 1973 to develop talent and foster interests in the spirit of camaraderie, passion and love through the unifying power of choral music.

Through the years, the group has become a brand for quality performance and was named the Best Chorale Group at the 31st Annual Aliw Awards at the Manila Hotel in 2018.

The WGC or the Olympics of choir kicked off July 3 and will end today, July 13. (AGP/AAL/PIA Capiz/Photos of CMC Chorale Dispatch  from Korea)