Ramon Magsaysay High School, Manila

Nine principals in turn have led the school:

• Maria M. Ocampo (1959–1972)
• William L. Estrada (1972–1976)
• Mateo A. Angeles (1976–1987)
• Esperanza B. Bautista (1987–1995)
• Elena R. Ruiz (1996–1997)
• Leon R. San Miguel (1997–1999)
• Cristina C. Reyes (1999–2010)
• Alma C. Tadina (2010–2017)
• Gene T. Pangilinan (2017–present)

The Ramon Magsaysay High School Chorale (Manila) consists of carefully selected and trained high school students of Ramon Magsaysay High School Manila. A group composed of young talented music-loving students under the guidance of their choir director, Michael G. dela Peña, the Chorale aims to spread the splendor of music and to share the magnificence of God's gift. The RMHS Chorale performed in various musical presentations on and off campus, and they have participated in and won numerous competitions such as the Rotary Club International Chorale Competition, at which they bagged the first prize for four consecutive years (2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) and received a hall of fame award. The group's most significant victory was winning the First Place in the most prestigious competition in the Philippines, the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), on November 25, 2005. The Chorale was hailed as “The Best Chorale Group of the Year” in the Philippines for two consecutive years by The Aliw Awards Foundation (2006 and 2007). Recently, the group won two silver diplomas in the youth and folklore category in “2008 Hong Kong International Youth and Children’s Choir Festival” last July 12–19, 2008.

• Champion in the Cultural Peace Festival at the Chang Kai Shek College, December 10, 2008.
• Champion in the Paskong- pasko sa Metro Manila Chorale Competition in the WOW Philippines clamshell Intramuros, Manila, December 14, 2008.
• Champion in the Eco-Choral Competition, Megamall, Mandaluyong City, September 6, 2009.
• Champion in the Caroling Competition, SM San Lazaro, Manila, December 10, 2009.
• Champion – Musikahan sa Tagum National Chorale Competition, Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, February 19, 2011.
• Champion – DOT Christmas Chorale Competition, SM Mall of Asia, December 16, 2010.
• 1st Place - Glee Show Choir Competition, SM San Lazaro, Manila, August 28, 2010.
• Champion – Samsung Chorale Competition, SM North Edsa, December 19, 2010..
• Grand Champion in Hallmark Chorale Competition December 2011.
• Champion in the Fiesta Rebublica in Malolos City for two consecutive years: January 2014 and 2015.
• Champion in the Eco-Choral Competition, Mall of Asia Pasay City, September 4, 2011, and September 1, 2016. Winning also the years 2017, 2018, and 2019 as 2nd Runners Up, and 1st Runner Up as the latest.
• Champion in the Regional Festival of Talents(NCR), November 8, 2018.
• Champion in Cluster B National Festival of Talents, January 29, 2019.
• 2nd Place in Rotary Club National Chorale Competition, June 21, 2019.
• Champion in Himig Manileño 2019, December 10, 2019.

With these accomplishments and opportunities, the Ramon Magsaysay High School Chorale continues to share its mission and vision as one of the most outstanding performing group through its distinctive style of singing. As a performing group, they stand firm in their vow to touch the heart and the soul of every man through music.

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