The pioneer choral group in the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar - Imus Cathedral. Himig Batingaw was founded in March of 1979. In the first few years of the choir's existence, they conducted rehearsals at the church belfry; hence the name Himig (melody) and Batingaw (peal of bells) was born. The choir is very influential in the rise and development of choral music in the parish and having introduced new pieces for liturgical use most of which are composed or arranged for the group and having graduated noted local musicians from its ranks.