𝐇𝐔𝐀 𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟔𝐓𝐇 “𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒” 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍.

Hua Siong College of Iloilo proudly celebrates an outstanding showing at the 6th “Chinese Language Affinity” Series Competition in the Visayas Region of the Philippines, held on September 25, 2026, at Mandarin Plaza Hotel.

Organized by the Chinese Consulate General in the Philippines and hosted by the Chinese Education Center in the Philippines, the competition brought together learners and educators in a vibrant celebration of Chinese language, culture, education, and talent.

This year’s competition featured Chinese Singing, Chinese Storytelling, Chinese Recitation, and Chinese Calligraphy, alongside the presentation of winning entries from the Micro-Teaching Competition. The event culminated in an awarding ceremony recognizing the exceptional performances and contributions of students and educators.

HUA SIONG’S ACHIEVEMENTS

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
1st Place – Elementary Vocal Solo
Samantha Therese Lalis
Coaches: Mrs. Josie Capistrano & Ms. Karen Somblingo

3rd Place – High School Vocal Solo
Zoey Anne Alexandria Lao
Coach: Ms. Karen Somblingo

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
3rd Place – Elementary Storytelling Contest
Jason Zixuan Dai
Coaches: Mr. Leonard Tan & Ms. Weiwei Su

Chinese Language Proficiency Test – Individual Awards
Secondary Division
1st Place — Selina Uy
3rd Place — Tianna Hong

Elementary Division
2nd Place — Jason Zixuan Dai
Teachers’ Class Demonstration Video
2nd Place — Su Weiwei & Karen Somblingo
3rd Place — Josie Capistrano, Winmel Lee & Camille Rodriguez

Micro-Teaching Competition
Second Prize — Ms. Weiwei Su & Ms. Karen Somblingo
Third Prize — Mrs. Josie Capistrano, Mr. Winmel Lee & Ms. Camille Rodriguez
Certificate for Best Organizing Award

Beyond the awards, Hua Siong was honored to actively participate in the various activities of the event, with our learners and teachers showcasing their talent, dedication, and passion for the Chinese language and education.

From the classroom to the competition stage, our Red Phoenix community continues to uphold a culture of participation, cultural appreciation, and excellence.

Congratulations to our award-winning Red Phoenix learners and educators!

Hua Siong College of Iloilo — celebrating language, culture, and excellence.