The Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) emerged as the champion in the first Himugso Inter-High School Drum and Lyre Competition, which was part of the 76th Charter Day celebration of Cagayan de Oro City.

The competition was held at the Pelaez Sports Complex on June 14, a day before the city’s Charter Day celebration.

MOGCHS secured the championship title and received a cash prize of P70,000 along with a trophy.

The school also dominated in the special awards, winning Best in Uniform, Best Band Major, Best Band Majorette, Best in Musicality, and Most Disciplined Contingent.

Carmen National High School in Barangay Carmen was named 1st Runner-Up and received a cash prize of P60,000 and a trophy.

Meanwhile, Balulang National High School in Barangay Balulang finished as 2nd Runner-Up, bringing home P50,000 and a trophy.

According to the City Information Office (CIO), nine contingents participated in the competition, including Bulua National High School, Cagayan de Oro National High School, Lumbia National High School, Macabalan National High School, Pedro “Oloy” N. Roa Senior High School, and Taglimao National High School.

All non-winning participants were given P10,000 each as a consolation prize.

Contingents were judged based on musicality, visual choreography, artistry and style, and general impact.