The Voice of Cebu bags 2nd Place for the Open Category at the Regional Qualifier Finals of the MBC National Choral Competition. 4 choirs from the region participated in this annual event. Under the baton of Jesson Albaran, the Voice of Cebu (locally known as VOX) performed Usahay (Regional Folksong), Louder (Pop/Contemporary) and Lead Me Lord (Liturgical/Inspirational) during the competition proper of August 25, 2012 to which the choir received a rousing standing ovation and applause from the audience. The Voice of Cebu qualified for the semifinal round this coming December 2012 at the Aliw Theater in Manila.