The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating singer Sofronio Vazquez for winning the 26th Season of The Voice, making history as the first Filipino and Asian winner of the competition in The Voice USA.
Senate Resolution No. 1259, authored by Senator Joel Villanueva, taking into consideration SRN 1260 filed by Senator Imee Marcos and SRN 1262 filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, was unanimously adopted by the upper chamber during the plenary session.
Vazquez, who hails from Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, earned the most votes from viewers and was pronounced winner of the said competition during the live finale on the night of December 10, 2024 (US time).
“Vazquez’s victory also marked a significant milestone for his mentor, Michael Buble, by blessing him with his first-ever win as a coach for the first time in the competition.”
Villanueva said Vazquez’s victory also marked a significant milestone for his mentor, Michael Buble, by blessing him with his first-ever win as a coach for the first time in the competition.
“Filipinos are a force to be reckoned with in singing competitions.”
“His exceptional talent and heartfelt performance throughout the season of the show displayed the remarkable prowess of Filipino singers, proving his well-deserved win and that Filipinos are a force to be reckoned with in singing competitions,” the veteran legislator said.
“Sofronio Vasquez’s outstanding win brought immense pride and joy to his fellow Filipinos in the Philippines and across the globe,” the seasoned lawmaker added.
The Voice USA is an American reality TV series known worldwide and a prestigious singing competition for aspiring singers to showcase their talent.
Vasquez, currently residing in Utica, New York, joined the said competition.
During his blind auditions, he earned praise and laud from all four judges, achieving a four-chair turner status and eventually selecting Buble, the world-renowned singer, songwriter and Grammy Award winner, as his mentor.
