PH Madrigal Singers regale San Francisco consulate staff and dual citizenship applicants

The Philippine Madrigal Singers lead the singing of the “Lupang Hinirang” during the oath-taking of dual citizenship applicants, at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in San Francisco on 5 April 2023. CONTRIBUTED

SAN FRANCISCO –  World-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers paid a courtesy call at the Philippine Center in San Francisco April 5, as they progressed on their coast-to-coast tour of the United States.

Also known as the Madz, the choral group was lauded by Consul General Neil Ferrer for  showcasing “the best of Filipino culture and talent to the world for many decades now.”

The Madz, led by its longtime Choirmaster Mark Anthony Carpio, serenaded Consulate personnel with classic Filipino songs such as “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” “Paraiso,” “Manila” and “Bituing Walang Ningning.” The Consulate hosted a merienda cena for the group afterwards.

Accompanying the Madz during the call was Rev. Fr. Arnold Zamora of Saint Robert’s Catholic Church, which hosted the group’s Easter concert in San Bruno, California on April 9. The Madz’s other concerts in Northern California was held in Rodeo, Stockto, and Walnut Creek.

Prior to the call on the Philippine Consul General, the Madz joined the Consulate’s daily dual citizenship oath-taking ceremony, where 42 Filipino Americans took their oaths as Filipino citizens, and performed the Philippine National Anthem.

The schedule of the Madz’s U.S. concert tour is available on the group’s official Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/philmadzsingers.