Congratulations, 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐨, for winning 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 in the 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 (Open Solo, 13–15 Years Old), held at the Music Singapore Lee Foundation Theatre from July 15–19, 2026.

Conquering the International Stage and competing against talented young vocalists from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Mongolia, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Kyler, a student of UA -Laboratory High School (UA-LHS) and a proud member of the UA Chorale, emerged as the champion in his category, bringing pride and honor not only to UA but also to the Province of Antique and the Philippines.

The University also extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Shiena May V. Demafeliz, Artistic Director of the UA Chorale and Kyler’s vocal coach, whose guidance and mentorship played a vital role in this remarkable achievement. Likewise, we express our sincere appreciation to Kyler’s parents, Lea Divina M. Esposo and Luther F. Esposo, for their unwavering encouragement and support throughout his journey.

Congratulations once again, Kris Kyler! May your journey serve as an inspiration for young artists to pursue their passion with confidence and perseverance. Your Kasubay family proudly celebrates this well-deserved success with you.