The Philippine Madrigal Singers is the only choir from the Philippines who has one twice (the other choir who has won twice is APZ Tone Tomšič.) I believe the Madz is the only choir from the Philippines who has won.
The Ateneo College Glee Club (ACGC), the oldest University Choir in the Philippines has qualified for the GPE twice. The first was during Sir Joel Navarro's time and the second was last year under the baton of Ma'am Malou Hermo.
I used to sing with the ACGC back in College. So I was very interested to see their progress.
Other factors that may have affected this result is the fact that not everyone from the Tour Cast of 2011 were present for the 2012 competition.
Still, I think that qualifying for the GPE twice, under 2 different conductors, and with singers who are (mostly) not music majors-- the fact that Ateneo De Manila University does not even have a music program-- is a feat unto itself.
I am proud to have the ACGC represent the country.
And now for some good music.... click the videos below and enjoy!