The Battle Rounds of The Voice of the Philippines aired its third episode on Sunday (August 4) and another four pairs performed, battling head-to-head for a slot at the live shows.
First to went up the battle stage were Team Bamboo's Paolo Onesa and Cordovales duo, who both charmed the viewers with their version of APO Hiking Society's Panalangin. Father & son tandem, Mark and Willy Cordovales impressed with their natural harmony while Paolo Onesa had that rich tone. Bamboo, in the end picked Paolo, a dark horse in the competition, who he wanted to help improve under his coaching. [Battle video]
Taw Muhammad and Kimpoy Mainit were Team Lea's second pair to face off in The Battles. The two performed a slow version of Without You by David Guetta feat. Usher. Their duet created a magical moment, and coach Lea was teary-eyed knowing she had to let go of one very good artist, Taw for that matter. The latter said her goodbyes to friend Kimpoy (who won the battle) singing a few lines from Dido's Thank You. [Battle video]
Team Apl's Penelope, Moira and Cara battled in this season's second triangle fight. Coach Apl gave them the song One Night Only from the movie Dream Girls and her three "bebots" delivered an amazing performance. However, there's only one who stood out—Penelope Matanguihan, who won the battle. The former Pinoy Idol finalist was also the choice of coach Sarah and Team Apl adviser, Arnel Pineda. [Battle video]
The last battle of the evening pitted Junji Arias and Dave Lamar against each other. The two artists of Team Sarah faced off in what could be the most interesting song choice of the night—the anthemic Bohemian Rhapsody of Queen. And that was the perfect battle song! Both were electrifying but Junji was the man of the evening, so he's the one advancing to the live shows. [Battle video]
Next weekend, the Battle Rounds will proceed with another set of pairs from the four teams. Who will make it to the live shows next? Find out on The Voice of the Philippines, Saturdays after MMK and Sundays after Rated K.
