A CHORAL group from the University of San Jose Recoletos was the grand champion in the 13th Huniño organized by the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu.

The Liturgical Yodelers Recoletos participated in the competition for the first time.

LYRE trainer Jundel Bacalso said that they trained for three months for the competition.

Huniño — Huni Halad Alang Kang Señor Santo Niño — is a liturgical songwriting competition where various groups pour their souls into a melodious praise for the Holy Child, Señor Santo Niño.

LYRE is celebrating its 40th year as a choral group. It is a volunteer group under the USJ-R Campus Ministry Office.