Palawan International Choral Festival gathers regional choirs and global experts

The 2025 Palawan International Choral Festival, a landmark event in the Philippine choral calendar, will be held from 13 to 16 August in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. This will be a vibrant showcase of talent, bringing together top regional choirs and internationally renowned choral experts in a celebration of music, culture and community.

The international panel of jury and choral experts and speakers will be led by National Artist for music, Dr. Ramon P. Santos, who will deliver the festival’s keynote address. Joining him is Jude Acidre, second representative of the Tingog Partylist. The panel also includes distinguished choral professionals from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, lending their global perspectives to the festival’s various workshops, adjudications, and discussions on choral artistry and pedagogy.

Among the most anticipated events is the choir competition, where choirs from Caraga, Mimaropa, Calabarzon, Bicol and the National Capital Region will compete for top honors. These award-winning ensembles have undergone rigorous local screening and are now poised to present the best of Filipino choral performance on an international stage.

The festival is not just a competition — it is a gathering of voices and visions. It celebrates harmony, excellence and collaboration across borders, and affirms Palawan’s place as a cultural and musical destination of global significance.

The 2025 Palawan International Choral Festival is spearheaded by the National Association of Filipino Choirs Inc., with support from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office as its Platinum Sponsor, the City Government of Puerto Princesa and the Provincial Government of Palawan. Its Diamond Sponsors include the Government Service Insurance System, and Philippine Airlines. Together with its media partners led by the National Media of the Philippines, these partners ensure a festival that promotes not only artistic excellence but also community empowerment and cultural tourism in the region.