LEYTE, LEYTE — As part of the grand celebration of the 175th Founding Anniversary of the Municipality of Leyte, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Leyte has launched the Hiraite Singing Idol 2026, a community-wide vocal competition aimed at showcasing local musical talent.
Competition Structure, Eligibility, and Key Categories
The musical showcase is exclusively open to residents residing within the 30 barangays of the Municipality of Leyte, featuring two distinct age brackets:
Teen Category: Open to aspiring singers aged 13 to 17 years old.
Adult Category: Open to performers aged 18 years old and above.
Weekly Format: Starting October 2, 2026, the competition will take place every Friday at 7:00 PM at the LGU Leyte Municipal Covered Court, accommodating five contestants per category each week.
Performance Rules: Participants are required to bring one minus-one track of their chosen song. Weekly first-place winners will advance directly to the semi-final rounds.
Official Timeline and Registration Information
The competition spans several weeks, culminating in a grand finale in December 2026:
Registration Period: Official registration opens on September 18, 2026.
Qualifying Rounds: October 2 to November 6, 2026.
Semi-Final Rounds: November 13, 2026 (Teen Category) and November 20, 2026 (Adult Category).
Grand Finals: December 4, 2026.
Registration Contacts: Interested teen applicants may contact Reynalyn Brocal (0915-348-8819), while adult applicants may reach out to Jairah Mae Mansueto (0930-688-1057).
