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SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL YOUNG PIANIST COMPETITION 2027

The PTGPFI will select the Philippine Representatives of the Singapore International Young Pianists Competition in 2025. Interested applicants will undergo screening.

Deadline for registration is on 25 November 2026.

If you wish to join the OPEN Category, please register HERE.

For other categories written below, please register through this Google Form.

  • AGE-BASED
  • ENSEMBLE
  • COMPOSER/SPECIAL REPERTOIRE
  • GRADED EXAMINATION
  • FREE CHOICE
  • POP PIANO

For more information, please check the guidelines below:

2027 SIYPC GuidelinesDownload
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2026 Piano Festival and Ensemble Competition

Dear PTGPFI Members, Piano Community, Young Pianists and Parents,

The Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines, Inc., awaits you. Join “HARMONIES OF THE WORLD”, 2026 PTGPFI Piano Ensemble Festival & Competition for young pianists up to 30 years of age, who are residing in the Philippines!

Check the links below for details:

2026 PTGPFI Piano Festival 

tinyurl.com/2026PTGPFIPianoFestival

Alternative link to Registration (in case it cannot be accessed through an Android phone) 

tinyurl.com/2026PTGPFIPianoFestSOLOFORM (solo)

tinyurl.com/2026PTGPFIPianoFestENSFORM (piano ensemble)

2026 PTGPFI Piano Ensemble Competition 

tinyurl.com/2026PTGPFIPianoCompetition

Alternative link to Registration: (in case it cannot be accessed through an Android phone)

tinyurl.com/2026PTGPFIPianoCompFORM

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PTGPFI OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS INDUCTED

Newly inducted officers of the PTGPFI. (L-R, first to fourth row) Clement Acevedo (Board Member); Jonathan Gutierrez (PRO); Ruby Salvosa (President); Fariah Joanna Lu-Avena (Assistant Secretary); Ena Maria Aldecoa (Assistant PRO); Dr. Raul Sunico (Inducting Officer); Anthony Say (1st-Vice President); Hyun Joo Lee (Board Member); Reubel Uy (Board Member); Joed Balsamo (Board Member); Solinda Bautista (Board Member); Elizabeth Chua (Treasurer); Irma Su (Assistant Treasurer); Carolyn Cheng (2nd-Vice President); Mary Anne Espina (off-camera) (Board Member); and April Misa (Secretary)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Just before the holidays, the newest set of officers were inducted into the board last 30 March 2026, online (through Zoom) with Dr. Raul Sunico as the inducting officer. The new officers are as follows:

  • PRESIDENT: Ruby Salvosa
  • 1st VICE-PRESIDENT: Anthony Say
  • 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT: Carolyn Cheng
  • SECRETARY: April Merced-Misa
  • ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Fariah Joanna Lu-Avena
  • TREASURER: Elizabeth Chua
  • ASSISTANT TREASURER: Irma Su
  • PRO: Jonathan Gutierrez
  • ASSISTANT PRO: Ena Maria Aldecoa
  • BOARD MEMBERS:
    • Clement Acevedo
    • Joed Balsamo
    • Solinda Bautista
    • Mary Anne Espina
    • Hyun Joo Lee
    • Reubel Uy

The oath-taking ceremony reminded all members of the board about their roles and the continued mission of uplifting the community of piano teachers in the Philippines. In fact, the first board meeting, which was held on the same day, each member shared wonderful ideas for outreach, regional expansion, and planning for events of the PTGPFI for the next few months.

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IN MEMORIAM: Prof. Mauricia D. Borromeo

It’s hard to put into words what Miss B—our dear Tita Maurie—meant to us. She was more than a teacher; she was family. In the quiet strength of her presence, in the sharp wit behind her gentle smile, and in every phrase of music she guided us through, we found both discipline and deep care.

As President of the Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines, she led with grace and vision. But to us—her students, colleagues, and friends—she was our compass, our constant encouragement, our reminder to strive not just for technical perfection, but for heart in everything we play and teach.

Miss B nurtured more than musicians—she nurtured people. She listened with patience, taught with conviction, and gave generously of her time, knowledge, and love. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched—every note we play, every lesson we give, carries a piece of her spirit.

We miss you, Tita Maurie. And we carry your music with us, always.

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Singapore International Young Pianist Competition 2025 Results

The PTGPFI congratulates the Philippine representatives at the recently concluded Singapore International Young Pianist Competition!

YOUTH GROUP A
Christian Andres Borromeo (JLS) – Honorable Mention
Ella Gabrielle Gaw (AYS) – Second Prize

HAYDN GROUP
Jennifer Ann Pua (SF) – Honorable Mention

GRIEG GROUP
Francesca Beatriz Reyes (ASJ) – Third Prize

Teachers:
JLS – Jessie Louie Singh
AYS – Anthony Say
SF – Steven Ferrer
ASJ – Antonina Jostol