Communications Bureau post-production staff Mr. Irineo Hernandez III bagged the top prize of the 14th HuNiño: Huni Halad Alang Kang Senyor Santo Niño, a songwriting contest organized by the Basilica Minore of Santo Niño de Cebu.
Hernandez’s composition entitled “Batang Hari: Aming Señor Santo Niño” was named grand winner.
Hernandez is a part of the Santo Domingo Male Chorale and Tiples de Santo Domingo. This is the latest songwriting plum for Hernandez, who also won the UAAP Season 79 Songwriting Contest in 2016. He earned an advertising arts degree from the College of Fine Arts and Design in 2003.
In 2015, Hernandez bagged the Mercy and Compassion Song Writing Contest award in celebration of Pope Francis’ visit the Philippines.
Listen to the song here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/752464060905462.
Photo from Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Facebook page