MANILA, Philippines — A student from Philippine Cultural College–Caloocan brought pride and honor to her school after securing third place in the Youth Group category of the 2026 “Cultural China · Water Cube Cup” Chinese Song Contest Philippine Regional Finals held on May 10 at the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry building in Manila.

The event, themed “Sound Moving the World, Music with Me,” was co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. It gathered members of the Filipino-Chinese community, students, parents, and educators in a celebration of music and Chinese culture.

Among the 15 finalists who advanced from the semifinals, Ang, Maria Aneeka (洪美佳) stood out with her heartfelt and emotionally rich performances. Representing PCC-Caloocan, she impressed judges and audiences alike with her stage presence and expressive vocals.

In the semifinals, Ang performed the song “Love That Never Fails,” captivating the panel with her soft and refined voice. During the finals, she showcased her versatility and emotional depth through the song “What More Do You Want from Me,” delivering powerful transitions from gentle whispers to soaring high notes. Her performance earned warm applause from the audience and secured her a place among the top winners of the competition.

Officials from the Chinese Embassy and Filipino-Chinese organizations attended the event to encourage young performers. Consul Sun Qian emphasized in his speech that the “Water Cube Cup” continues to serve as a bridge connecting Chinese communities around the world through music and culture.

The judging panel consisted of respected musicians and cultural figures, including Li Kaihua, Huang Jingyi, Ke Meiqi, Yan Xinxin, and Ke Meizhi, ensuring professionalism and fairness throughout the competition.

At the conclusion of the event, Principal Dr. Polly Wee Sy, representing the Association of Filipino-Chinese Schools in the Philippines, announced the official results. Li Yingyi won first place, followed by Lin Lingchan in second place, while Ang, Maria Aneeka secured third place.

Organizers also announced a special reward system for representatives who will compete in the global finals, with cash prizes amounting to ₱300,000 for gold medalists, ₱200,000 for silver medalists, and ₱100,000 for bronze medalists.

The competition highlighted not only the musical talents of Filipino-Chinese youth but also the continuing growth of Chinese language education and cultural appreciation overseas. PCC expressed immense pride in Ang’s accomplishment, recognizing her as an inspiration to fellow students and a shining example of dedication, talent, and cultural pride.

菲律賓僑中學院訊：「聲動全球，音樂有我」2026年「文化中國．水立
方杯」中文歌曲大賽少年組菲律濱賽區決賽，於五月十日下午假菲華商聯總
會（商總）七樓大廳隆重舉行。此次賽事由中國駐菲律濱大使館與菲華商聯
總會聯合主辦，並由旅菲各校友會聯合會（華星藝術團）、馬尼拉華助中心
、菲華各校友會聯誼總會、菲律濱華文學校聯合會及菲華電視台協辦。活動
吸引華社各界人士、參賽學生及家長踴躍出席，共同欣賞一場洋溢青春與文
化魅力的音樂盛會。
本次大賽競爭激烈，共有十五位從複賽中脫穎而出的少年歌手晉級決賽
，同台競藝，以清亮動人的歌聲演繹中文金曲。菲律賓僑中學院分校學生洪
美佳憑藉穩健台風與真摯細膩的演唱，榮獲少年組第三名，為校爭光。
洪美佳同學自幼熱愛音樂，對歌唱懷有濃厚熱情。她平日勤於練習，善
於以歌聲表達情感，無論旋律掌握或情緒詮釋皆展現出良好的舞臺感染力。
复賽中，她演唱《永不失聯的愛》，以溫柔細膩的嗓音打動評委；決賽時則
挑戰情感層次更深的《你還要我怎樣》，在低吟與高音轉換之間自然流暢，
深情演繹歌曲中的不捨與遺憾，贏得現場觀眾熱烈掌聲。
比賽當天，商總林榮輝理事長特別到場勉勵參賽歌手勇敢追夢，以歌聲
傳遞文化與情感。
中國駐菲大使館孫潛領事於致辭中表示，「文化中國．水立方杯」中文
歌曲大賽多年來以音樂為橋樑，凝聚海內外華人的文化情感，也展現中華文
化在海外薪火相傳的蓬勃生命力。他勉勵參賽選手以歌會友、以文化人，在
舞臺上展現青春風采，講好屬於自己的文化故事。
隨後，旅菲各校友會聯合會主席柯順慶先生宣佈比賽規則，菲華各校友
會聯誼總會名譽會長吳良煌先生介紹評審委員。本次比賽由李凱華、黃靖裔
、柯美琪、顏欣欣及柯美智擔任評委，主辦單位特別邀請中國及本地知名音
樂人士參與評審，以確保賽事公平、公正與專業。

決賽正式開始後，十五位少年選手依次登臺獻唱，或深情婉轉，或活力
奔放，各具特色。台下掌聲與喝彩聲此起彼落，不少家長及師長紛紛舉起手
機，記錄孩子們在舞臺上的精彩瞬間。計分期間，大會亦安排精彩餘興歌唱
節目，為現場增添輕鬆歡樂氣氛。
最後，由菲律濱華文學校聯合會常務理事、僑中學院黃琬蓉校長宣佈決
賽成績：第一名李穎宜、第二名林玲嬋、第三名洪美佳、第四名雷麗絲、第
五名龔家蓉。主辦及協辦單位領導隨後逐一頒獎，全場報以熱烈掌聲，為本
次賽事畫下圓滿句點。
據悉，為鼓勵菲律濱代表在全球總決賽中再創佳績、為菲國華社爭光，
組委會亦設立獎勵機制，凡於總決賽中獲得金牌、銀牌及銅牌者，將分別獲
頒三十萬、二十萬及十萬披索獎勵金，以資嘉勉。
此次比賽不僅展現菲華青少年優秀的中文歌曲演唱實力，也彰顯華文教
育與中華文化在海外薪火相傳、生生不息的蓬勃生命力。我院分校洪美佳同
學以真摯歌聲打動人心，用青春與熱愛唱出了新生代華裔青少年的文化自信
與藝術風采。