"Gusto ko na ngang matapos itong 2025 Palawan International Choral Festival sa Puerto Princesa City ngayong August 13 to 16, 2025 para masimulan ko na ang pag-aasikaso sa (I really want this year's choral festival in Palawan done this time so that I can already prep up for the) 2026 choral festival," explained musical conductor, former member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers and President of the National Association of Filipino Choirs, Inc. (NAFCI).
"Sa isang taon, sa Tacloban City sa Leyte ko naman dadalhin ang (I intend to bring to Tacloban City next year the) international choral festival," added Delgado.
According to Robert, Congressman Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list would also like to extend the international choral fest in Tacloban.
"Congressman Acidre is a well-rounded individual. He doesn't only know laws but he is also familiar with the intricacies of arts and culture. He likes the arts. I should know. He is a relative.
"As a matter of fact, when I asked him to deliver a speech at the opening of PICF, he readily said yes. He has no qualms. He has no reservations," informed Delgado.
One of the reasons why Robert is interested in bringing the international choral festival to Tacloban City next year is to involve teachers in the fest.
You see, PICF not only holds choral groups' contests, there are also conferences during the entire event.
"Gusto kong makatulong sa mga MAPE teachers. Kung dadalo sila sa conferences on music, marami silang natututunan dahil ang pagtuturo ng music ay hindi lang pagkanta. May sociological implications din ang choral festival. Nagtuturo ito ng pagkakaisa at responsibilidad sa kapwa (I want to support Music, Arts and Physical Education mentors. If they attend conferences on music, they can learn a lot because music teaching isn't only singing. There are sociological implications in choir singing. Choral singing teaches unity and social responsibilities," expounded Delgado, a native of Barugo, Leyte.
Being a Waraynon, Robert wants to support music education in his region by bringing the international choral fest in Tacloban City.
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