The X Factor Philippines 3rd Live Performance Night

The third live performance night of The X Factor Philippines happened August 18, 2012 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. The final 10 took on songs from the rock genre.

The judges had gone very critical with their comments this time and almost all the Final 10 got their fair share of constructive criticisms. Daddy's Home, Takeoff and A.K.A. JAM from the groups category got good reviews from the judges as well as Joan Da and Modesto Taran from Over 25's while Allen Sta. Maria, Jeric Medina and Gabriel Maturan got words that means 'some more improvement.'

KZ Tandingan received the best reviews from all the judges after singing In The End in an original arrangement which showcased her voice.

Here are the list of songs performed by The X Factor Philippines Final 10 (in order):

• Kedebon Colim - Footloose (Kenny Loggins)
• A.K.A. JAM - Survivor (Destiny's Child)
• Modesto Taran - To Love Somebody (Bee Gees/Michael Bolton)
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria - Bitch (Meredith Brooks)
• Jeric Medina - Lips of An Angel (Hinder)
• Daddy's Home - Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
• Gabriel Maturan - Breakeven (The Script)
• Joan Da - You Oughta Know (Alanis Morissette)
• Takeoff - Makita Kang Muli (Sugarfree)
• KZ Tandingan - In The End (Linkin Park)

To vote for your favorite, just text XF <space> name of contestant and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers or 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text subscribers. You can also vote using ABS-CBN vote cards. To vote online, log on to xfactor.abs-cbn.com. To show support to your favorite contestants, you may also vote on our poll. Just click here.

Here is our ranking of the best performances of the night:

1. KZ Tandingan - XF KZ
2. Joan Da - XF JOAN 
3. Daddy's Home - XF DAD
4. A.K.A. JAM - XF JAM
5. Jeric Medina - XF JERIC
6. Gabriel Maturan - XF GAB
7. Takeoff - XF TAKE
8. Modesto Taran - XF MOD
9. Allen Jane Sta. Maria - XF ALLEN
10. Kedebon Colim - XF KED

Tomorrow, August 19, one finalist will again be eliminated on its 3rd Results Show so vote for your favorite and don't miss the third elimination night Sunday after Sarah G Live. Jovit Baldivino and Yeng Constantino will perform.

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The X Factor Philippines Top 10 Performs Rock Songs this August 18

Get ready for The X Factor Philippines live show this this Saturday, August 18 because the Final 10 will rock your world.

From last week's 'buhay' or 'life' theme, this week's performances will take inspiration from the rock genre. The X Factor Philippines  Final 10 will be performing rock songs on Saturday's live performance night. The contestants, however, may choose to do an arrangement that will fit his/her voice well or that will fit his own genre.

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines this Saturday, August 18 as KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Maria from the girls category, Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim and Jeric Medina from the boys, Joan Da and Modesto Taran from the over 25's and Takeoff, Daddy's Home and A.K.A. JAM from the groups do another grand showcase of talents.

What do you think your favorites will be singing come Saturday's performance show?

Don't forget to vote for your favorites so that they can continue their X Factor journey. Also, show your support to your favorites by voting on our poll. Just click here.

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The X Factor Philippines 2nd Live Performance Night

The second live performance night of The X Factor Philippines happened August 11, 2012 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. The final 11 took on songs which have "life" or "buhay" in the title.

Modesto Taran got the very first standing ovation of the night with his heartfelt rendition of Habang May Buhay with the choir. Meanwhile, Kedebon Colim sang a serious song and got good reviews from the judges.

Here are the list of songs performed by The X Factor Philippines Final 11 (in order):

• Joan Da - Gusto Ko Lamang Sa Buhay by Itchyworms
• Gabriel Maturan - One Day In Your Life by Michael Jackson
• Takeoff - Larger Than Life  by Backstreet Boys
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria - Bring Me To Life by Evanescence
• Modesto Taran - Habang May Buhay by Wency Cornejo
• Daddy's Home - The Best things in Life are Free by Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson
• Kedebon Colim - I Live My Life For You by Firehouse
• Mark Mabasa - Got To Get You Into My Life by Earth, Wind and Fire/The Beatles
• KZ Tandingan - For Once In My Life by Stevie Wonder
• Jeric Medina - Time of My Life by David Cook
• A.K.A. JAM - This Is My Life by Shirley Bassey

To vote for your favorite, just text XF <space> name of contestant and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers or 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text subscribers. You can also vote using ABS-CBN vote cards. To vote online, log on to xfactor.abs-cbn.com. To show support to your favorite contestants, you may also vote on our poll. Just click here.

• Joan Da - XF JOAN
• Gabriel Maturan - XF GAB
• Takeoff - XF TAKE
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria - XF ALLEN
• Modesto Taran - XF MOD
• Daddy's Home - XF DAD
• Kedebon Colim - XF KED
• Mark Mabasa - XF MARK
• KZ Tandingan - XF KZ
• Jeric Medina - XF JERIC
• A.K.A. JAM - XF JAM

Tomorrow, August 12, one finalist will again be eliminated on its 2nd Results Show so vote for your favorite and don't miss the second elimination night Sunday after Sarah G Live. Xian Lim, Kean Cipriano and Tutti Caringal will be performing live so stay tuned to The X Factor Philippines.

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The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Make-Over Photos Unveiled!

Last Sunday, July 29, the Top 12 finalists (Final 12) of The X Factor Philippines have been named. The final 12 consisted of three hopefuls from the 4 categories -- boys, girls, over 25's and groups.

The live shows of The X Factor Philippines will start this weekend, August 4 and 5 and before they set foot on The X Factor stage, the Final 12 had their make-over to totally unleashed that X Factor within them.

See the transformation of The X Factor Philippines Final 12 in the photos below:

Boys (Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim and Jeric Medina)

Girls (Allen Jane Sta. Maria, Jerrianne Mae Templo and KZ Tandingan)

 Over 25's (Modesto taran, Joan Da and Mark Mabasa)

Groups (Daddy's Home, Lucky Girls and Takeoff)

This August 4, brace yourselves as more surprises will unfold on the first day of The X Factor Philippines Live Show. Are these 12 the only ones who made it to the live show stage or will there be four more to complete a Final 16? #WildCard

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines on August 4 after MMK and on August 5 after Sarah G Live!

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