07/10/2026
HIMIG NG TAGATI | SINGING COMPETITION๐ถ๐
Official Guidelines and Mechanics
Audition: October 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM onwards๏ฟฝGrand Finals: October 29, 2026
I. CATEGORIES
The competition will have two categories:
A. BARANGAY SAN CARLOS EXCLUSIVE CATEGORY
Open to all residents of Barangay San Carlos, with no age limit.
B. OPEN CATEGORY โ BICOL REGION
Open to all amateur singers from anywhere in the Bicol Region, with no age limit.
Important: Previous champions or winners of this singing competition are not eligible to compete again.
II. AUDITION
1. The audition for both categories will be held on October 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM onwards at San Carlos Barangay Hall.
2. Each contestant must prepare and perform one song of their choice.
3. The audition will determine the Top 7 finalists for each category.
4. Only seven (7) contestants per category will advance to the Grand Finals.
5. Contestants must register and provide the required information before the audition.
6. The decision of the screening panel shall be final.
III. BARANGAY SAN CARLOS EXCLUSIVE CATEGORY
Eligibility
1. Open to all residents of Barangay San Carlos, regardless of age.
2. Contestants may be asked to present proof of residency.
Grand Finals Mechanics
Round 1 โ OPM Round
* The Top 7 finalists will each perform one OPM song.
* After all performances, the judges will select the Top 2 finalists.
Round 2 โ Bicol Song Battle
* The Top 2 finalists will each perform one Bicolano song.
* Contestants must present their own version and interpretation of the song.
* The contestant with the highest final score will be declared the Champion.
IV. OPEN CATEGORY โ BICOL REGION
The Open Category is open to amateur singers throughout the Bicol Region, with no age limit.
Grand Finals โ October 29, 2026
Round 1 โ English Song
* The Top 7 finalists will each perform one English song.
* After the performances, the Top 7 will be reduced to the Top 4.
Round 2 โ Filipino Song
* The Top 4 finalists will each perform one Filipino song.
* After the performances, the Top 4 will be reduced to the Top 2.
Round 3 โ Battle of Versions
* The Top 2 finalists will each perform one song.
* Each contestant must present their own version or interpretation of the song.
* The contestant with the highest final score will be declared the Champion.
V. PRIZES โ OPEN CATEGORY
* Champion: โฑ7,000
* 1st Runner-Up: โฑ3,000
* Top 4 Finalists โ Non-Winners: โฑ2,000 each
* Other Top 7 Finalists โ Non-Winners: โฑ1,000 each
Certificates, trophies, or other awards may also be given at the discretion of the organizers.
(Prizes for the San Carlos Category will announced soon)
VI. JUDGING CRITERIA
Criteria Percentage
Vocal Quality and Technique 35%
Pitch and Musicality 20%
Song Interpretation 20%
Stage Presence 15%
Overall Performance 10%
TOTAL 100%