Search for Best Videoke King si Papa '08 at SM City

By Chef Ed Dychauco
Pots and Pans

AS AN annual tribute to all the daddies in Cagayan de Oro City, who have what it takes, Home Radio 93.5 FM conducted the Annual Search For The Best Videoke King Si Papa '08 this year at the Event Center of SM City last June 14, 2008.

With more than 30 aspirants, the number of daddies was trimmed down to only the best 10 during the elimination round at the office located between Hayes and Velez Streets a week before the show for the final showdown.

Being one of the judges together with Peter Bacaling, AMA Computer College school director and Retired Colonel Dodong Amora (known as Aguila ng Mindanao), we all had a good time listening to all the contestants singing songs from the 50s to the present. We were all surprised to hear how good these daddies could belt out those beautiful melodies and hit really good high notes, giving justice to the songs they sang!

The 10 lucky contestants and their entry pieces included: Henry Yosures (My Love Will See You Through), Rey Vidal (Make Believe), Jose Rajal Jr. (Kahit Isang Saglit), Bobby Lascuna (Lumayo Ka Man), Rodel Flores (A One In A Million You), Randy Padlos (Through The Years), Samuel Bolo (One More Chance), Lloyd Cortez (My Prayer) and Audie Cabancan (The Warrior is A Child).

All the contestants got to receive gift packs from Rogemson and Del Monte, gift certificates from Pizza Hut, Waffle Time and Butcher's Best Bar-b-que. The second place went to Lloyd Cortez who received P500, gift certificate from Pizza Hut and one-night stay at Grace Residence Suite. The grand prize winner went to Rodel Flores who was awarded P1,500, gift certificate from Candy's Cafe and a two-night stay at Grace Residence Suite who sang A One In A Million You to the delight of all the audience!

A pizza-eating contest joined by nine daddies was conducted by Pizza Hut during one of the breaks in the show. Having eaten the pizza the fastest, the winner was awarded to Henry Yosures with a gift certificate from Pizza Hut.

Aside from the daddies singing, we were also entertained by Energetic Dancers, a group of very young talented girls dancing to a medley of modern tunes.

Hosted by DJ and manager of Home Radio, Jennifer Aubrey Yting and ably assisted by her staff: account executives Mary, Marlou Siose, Marjorie Estomo, finance and administration officer Alfred Beoyo and technicians Edilberto Sinadjan, Lito Vitudazo and Arnold Boniel. The event went smoothly with the audience enjoying every minute of the activity. So for all the daddies out there, start practicing now for next year's Search for the Videoke King si Papa '09!

Home Radio 93.5 also wants to extend their gratitude to Bigby's Cafe, Quantum Amusement, Picture City, and SM City.

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