The Voice Kids Debuts Grand Stage Design, Red Chairs for Blind Auditions

The Voice of the Philippines returns this summer featuring kids aged eight to 14 years old in the highly-anticipated The Voice Kids to be hosted by Luis Manzano and season one V-Reporter Alex Gonzaga.

Also returning as coaches are Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Rock Superstar Bamboo, and Broadway Diva Lea Salonga. The show’s unique format extremely appealed to Filipino viewers, especially its "blind auditions" where hopefuls auditioned by singing on stage with the coaches facing against them. 

The taping for the blind auditions of The Voice Kids happened on Monday, March 17 where the three superstar coaches sat for the first time in new red chairs and built their respective teams in the new blind auditions set and stage.

Netizens were totally in awe upon seeing the new stage design, set and lighting. Some said that this new stage was a big upgrade from last season's blind auditions set (CLICK HERE to see how it looks like) which was highly criticized. Others commented that this Blind Auditions stage for the kids edition is truly world-class and also way grander than the live shows stage last season. 

The Voice Kids will air on ABS-CBN soon. This will be followed by the airing of The Voice of the Philippines season 2. Mitoy Yonting is the very first winner of the ABS-CBN franchise of the worldwide hit reality singing show.

Photos courtesy of The Voice ABS-CBN

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The Voice Kids Starts this Summer; Luis Manzano and Alex Gonzaga are Hosts

The search for the next singing superstar is back as the top-rating and Twitter-trending ultimate singing-reality search “The Voice of the Philippines” returns to ABS-CBN this summer.

This year, it will launch the highly anticipated “The Voice Kids,” featuring kids aged eight to 14 years old with the most unique and supreme singing voices.

Sitting again as coaches in “The Voice Kids” are Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo, Rock Superstar Bamboo, and Broadway Diva Lea Salonga.

It will be hosted by Luis Manzano and season one V Reporter Alex Gonzaga.

“The Voice of the Philippines” raised the bar of singing competitions by focusing on vocal supremacy, not the looks or the back stories of the artists. Its first season also elicited excitement among audiences with its world-class production and riveting storytelling of the journey of both the artists and coaches.

Season one produced the first ever “Voice of the Philippines” Mitoy of Team Lea, who proved to be a first-class vocal talent that can compete in the global arena.

The Philippine adaptation of the popular international TV franchise turned out to be highly successful, engaging audiences on-air, online, and on mobile as it constantly won the ratings game, dominated social media, and rallied viewers to vote for their voice of choice week after week.

The show’s unique format extremely appealed to Filipino viewers, especially its “blind auditions” where hopefuls auditioned by singing on stage with the coaches facing against them.

It not only saw the artists competing, but also the coaches who battled each other in picking artists, and when their respected teams delivered the best performances during the live shows leading to the finale.

Watch out for “The Voice Kids” airing soon on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, like www.facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn, or follow @thevoiceabscbn on Twitter and @abscbnthevoice on Instagram

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10th USTv Students' Choice Awards 2014 Winners Announced

ABS-CBN is big winner in the 10th USTv Students' Choice Awards 2014 held at the University of Santo Tomas Thursday night. ABS-CBN bagged the Students' Choice of TV Network award.

ABS-CBN programs like TV Patrol, Kris TV, It’s Showtime, Be Careful With My Heart, Sports Unlimited, The Bottomline, The Voice of the Philippines, and Rooftop Prince were also recognized.

This year, the USTv cut down the number of awards to focus only on television shows, initiatives, and personalities in line with it's theme "Makabuluhang telebisyon, hinuhubog ng kabataan ngayon," which strengthens UST’s call for responsible television content. 

Here are the winners of the 10th USTv Students' Choice Awards 2014:

RELIGIOUS CATEGORY

Students’ Choice for Catholic Feature: Rated K, “Senakulo”, ABS-CBN

News and Public Affairs category Students’ Choice of News Program: “TV Patrol,” ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of News Host: Jessica Soho for State of the Nation, GMA News TV

Students’ Choice of Public Affairs Program: The Bottomline with Boy Abunda, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Magazine Program: Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA 7

Students’ Choice of Magazine Program Host: Jessica Soho for Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, GMA 7

Students’ Choice of Documentary Special: “Kabayan Reports: Gusto Kong Mag-aral,” ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Sports Program: Sports Unlimited, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Sports Personality: Dyan Castillejo, Sports Unlimited, ABS-CBN

ENTERTAINMENT CATEGORY

Students’ Choice of Comedy Program: Bubble Gang, GMA 7

Students’ Choice of Reality/Game Show: The Voice of The Philippines, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Reality/Game Show Host: Toni Gonzaga, The Voice, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Talk Show: Kris TV, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Talk Show Host: Toni Gonzaga for The Buzz, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Variety Show: It’s Showtime, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Variety Show Host: Anne Curtis for It’s Showtime, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Drama Program: Be Careful With My Heart, ABS-CBN

Students’ Choice of Foreign Drama Program: Rooftop Prince, ABS-CBN

SEPCIAL AWARDS

Outstanding Thomasian Female Media Personality: Sandra Aguinaldo, GMA 7

Outstanding Thomasian Male Media Personality: Arnold Clavio, GMA 7

Student Leaders’ Choice of Network foundation: ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc., Alagang Kapatid Foundation & GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc.

Student Leaders’ Choice of TV Personality: Sandra Aguinaldo, GMA 7

Student Leaders’ Choice of TV Program: I-Witness, GMA 7

Student Leaders’ Choice of TV Network: ABS-CBN Corporation

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ABS-CBN Sweeps Top 15 Programs Nationwide from January to December 2013

ABS-CBN is no doubt the number 1 network in the country last year as it swept the list of top 15 most-watched programs nationwide from January to December 2013.

Original Pinoy superhero “Juan dela Cruz” leads the pack with an average national TV rating of 34.7%. It was followed by “Ina Kapatid Anak” (33.4%), “Princess and I” (31.1%), “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (30.7%), Wansapanataym (29.7%), and “Honesto” (28.3%).

“TV Patrol” remained as the viewers’ top choice for newscasts with an average national TV rating of 27.7%, or a ten point lead against GMA’s “24 Oras” (17.1%).

Here is the list of Top 15 programs nationwide from January to December 2013.

RANK	CHANNEL	PROGRAMS	RTG%
1	ABS-CBN	JUAN DELA CRUZ	34.7
2	ABS-CBN	INA KAPATID ANAK	33.4
3	ABS-CBN	PRINCESS AND I	31.1
4	ABS-CBN	MAALAALA MO KAYA	30.7
5	ABS-CBN	WANSAPANATAYM	29.7
6	ABS-CBN	HONESTO	28.3
7	ABS-CBN	TV PATROL	27.7
8	ABS-CBN	GOT TO BELIEVE	27.6
9	ABS-CBN	ARYANA	26.6
10	ABS-CBN	MULING BUKSAN ANG PUSO	26.1
11	ABS-CBN	HUWAG KA LANG MAWAWALA	25.9
12	ABS-CBN	PILIPINAS GOT TALENT	25.4
13	ABS-CBN	BET ON YOUR BABY	25.3
14	ABS-CBN	THE VOICE OF THE PHILIPPINES	25.1
15	ABS-CBN	BE CAREFUL WITH MY HEART	22.9

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The Voice of the Philippines Season 2, The Voice Kids Visayas Audition Schedule Dates and Venue

Get ready Visayas! Your voice is about to be heard as ABS-CBN will be holding back-to-back auditions for The Voice Kids and The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 in Dumaguete City and Roxas City, Capiz this January 11 and 12. 

For kids 8-14 years old, The Voice Kids auditions will be on January 11 (Saturday) at the Robinson's Place in Dumaguete City (just in front of Manhattan Suites Inn), and at the Capiz Gymnasium, Villareal Stadium in Roxas City, Capiz. Meanwhile, the auditions for The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 (ages 16 and above) will be on the same venues the next day, January 12 (Sunday).

For the Mindanao, Luzon and Metro Manila legs of auditions, CLICK HERE.

Let your Voice be heard! Join the The Voice Kids and The Voice of the Philippines Season 2. 

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The Voice Kids, The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 Audition Schedule

Get ready Kapamilya! ABS-CBN will be holding back-to-back auditions for The Voice Kids and The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 this 2014. 

Scouting for The Voice Kids was held last November in Mandaue City, Cebu and auditions were already held December 1 at Resorts World Manila. This January and February 2014, auditions will once again open for kids 8-14 years old.

Meanwhile, the search for the next singing sensation in The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 will continue this 2014 as auditions will also be held for aspiring and professional singers ages 16 years old and above.

Below are the audition dates and venues for The Voice Kids and The Voice of the Philippines Season 2. 

The Voice Kids	The Voice of the Philippines Season 2
Saturday audition dates	Sunday audition dates
January 11 – Visayas region January 18 – Mindanao region January 25 – Metro Manila February 1 – Luzon region	January 12 – Visayas region January 19 – Mindanao region January 26 – Metro Manila February 2 – Luzon region

VISAYAS (January 11 and 12)

• Dumaguete City - Robinson's Place Dumaguete (just in front of Manhattan Suites Inn)
• Roxas City, Capiz - Capiz Gymnasium, Villareal Stadium

MINDANAO (January 18 and 19)

• General Santos City - KCC Mall General Santos City
• Cagayan de Oro - SM City Cagayan de Oro

METRO MANILA  (January 25 and 26)

• Resorts World Manila, Pasay City
• ABS-CBN Headquarters, Quezon City

LUZON (February 1 and 2)

• Lucena City - Pacific Mall, Lucena City
• Dagupan - CSI Stadium, Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Audition starts at 9 am. Sugod na mga Kapamilya and be the next The Voice of the Philippines and the first The Voice Kids champion!

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PBB Season 5 and The Voice Kids Audition in Mandaue City, Cebu (Audition Schedule)

ABS-CBN is mounting a three-day “Bida Kapamilya Audition Caravan” featuring the “Pinoy Big Brother” auditions, “The Voice of the Philippines” scouting, and “Maalaala Mo Kaya” story gathering at the Pacific Mall in Mandaue City, Cebu this weekend.

Aspiring PBB housemates can join the auditions for the reality show’s 5th regular edition on Friday (Nov 22) that will run from 8AM to 6PM. It will be open to men and women 18-35 years old.

On Saturday (Nov 23), a day-long scouting will open to kids 8-13 years old who want to join “The Voice of the Philippines Kids” from 9AM to 5PM.

Teen hopefuls, meanwhile, can sign up for the “PBB Teen Edition” audition on Sunday (Nov 24) from 8AM to 3PM.

During the three-day caravan, “MMK” will run a story gathering at the venue for people who want to share their real-life stories for a chance to be featured in the weekly drama anthology.

All auditionees should bring a valid ID and birth certificate.

For updates on the “Bida Kapamilya Audition Caravan,” follow @PBBabscbn, @thevoiceabscbn, and @MMKOfficial on Twitter, or like facebook.com/ OfficialPinoyBigBrotherAbsCbn, facebook.com/thevoiceabscbn, and facebook.com/MMKOfficial.

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Shane Filan of Westlife Performs on The Voice of the Philippines Finale (Video)

Former member and vocalist of Irish boy band Westlife Shane Filan graced the grand finals of The Voice of the Philippines on September 29 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Shane Filan performed his former band's hits Fool Again and Uptown Girl with The Voice of the Philippines final four—Janice Javier, Klarisse de Guzman, Myk Perez and Mitoy Yonting. After the performance, Shane was interviewed by V-reporters Alex Gonzaga and Robi Domingo, revealing that his personal favorite was Klarisse. Mitoy, however, won in the reality singing search.

Shane Filan is in the Philippines to promote his latest EP titled "Everything To Me" exclusively distributed by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines).

Watch Shane Filan's performance with The Voice PH final 4 below.

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Mitoy Yonting Wins The Voice of the Philippines (Video)

The Draybers lead vocalist Mitoy Yonting was hailed as the grand winner of The Voice of the Philippines on Sunday, September 29 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Read more about the finals here.

Mitoy, who is the last man standing in Team Lea bested Janice Javier of Team Apl, Myk Perez of Team Bamboo and Klarisse de Guzman of Team Sarah for the title. The 42-year-old music veteran from Manila garnered 57.65% of public votes, beating Klarisse, who got 40.35% of votes in the final 2 showdown.

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Check out their performances on the two-day finale live show. 

Janice Javier—Mitoy Yonting—Myk Perez—Klarisse de Guzman

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Mitoy Yonting, the first ever "Voice of the Philippines" brought home 2 million pesos, a brand new Ford car, an Asian tour package for two, and a four-year recording contract with MCA Universal.

Here's Mitoy Yonting singing Help during the final 2 showdown.

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The Voice of the Philippines Grand Winner is Mitoy Yonting

The Voice of the Philippines grand finals results night happened on September 29 and Mitoy Yonting was named as the very first The Voice of the Philippines grand winner, beating three other artists in the finale.

On Saturday's finale live show, the final four artists had their solo performances. Janice Javier performed Greatest Love of All, Mitoy Yonting did Anak, Myk Perez rendered Give Me Love while Klarisse de Guzman tackled The Climb. They also sang their original songs.

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Check out their performances on the two-day finale live show. 

Janice Javier—Mitoy Yonting—Myk Perez—Klarisse de Guzman

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On Sunday, the final four performed with their coaches and a special guest. Klarisse sang Your Song with coach Sarah Geronimo and Robert Seña while Myk Perez duet with coach Bamboo in the latter's Morning Rose with a special waltz number by Bamboo and Linn Oeymo. 

Janice had her time with Lolita Carbon singing Himig ng Pag-ibig and her coach Apl with Blackeyed Peas The Time (Dirty Bit) while Mitoy went theatrical in Total Eclipse of the Heart with coach Lea Salonga and Vice Ganda.

The top four artists also did a final number with Klarisse singing I'm Every Woman, Myk serenading with Michael Buble's Everything, Janice taking on Rihanna's We Found Love and Mitoy rocking Leaving on a Jet Plane. Former Westlife vocalist Shane Filan also performed their hits Fool Again and Uptown Girl with the final four.

Klarisse and Mitoy had a face-off after being declared as the final 2 artists with the highest number of public votes. With votes reverted back to zero and another round of voting opened, Klarisse tackled Magsimula Ka while Mitoy performed Help. In the end, it was Mitoy who emerged as the champion with 57.65% of the votes.

Mitoy Yonting, the first ever "Voice of the Philippines" won 2 million, a new car from Ford, an Asian tour package for two, and a four-year recording contract with MCA Universal.

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Klarisse de Guzman - The Voice of the Philippines Grand Finals Performance (Sept 28 and 29)

Check out the grand finals performances of Klarisse de Guzman during the finale live show of The Voice of the Philippines on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Klarisse de Guzman may lost to her coach Sarah in one of her singing contests but now is her time to shine. Her song, Miley Cyrus' The Climb perfectly described her journey to the finale. Klarisse's voice quality will surely bring her to that peak.

Klarisse's original song Slowly is a testament of her artistry, a voice so uniquely hers with that passion to achieve more not only for herself but for her family. Check her song below.

Klarisse sang Your Song with coach Sarah Geronimo and Robert Seña during the finale live show on Sunday, September 29.

For the final 2 showdown, Klarisse gave a heartfelt rendition of OPM song Magsimula Ka.

Check the performances of the other three grand finalists below

Janice Javier—Mitoy Yonting—Myk Perez

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Myk Perez - The Voice of the Philippines Grand Finals Performance (Sept 28 and 29)

Check out the grand finals performances of Myk Perez during the finale live show of The Voice of the Philippines on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila.

Myk Perez is Bamboo's best bet in the finale and he gave another soothing performance on the finals. His rendition of Ed Sheeran's Give Me Love is another proof of the marketability of his style and voice.

His original song, Fix You, also supported Myk's being on a league of his own among the other artists in the final 4, just like what his coach said. Check out his live performance of the said single below.

On Sunday's live finale show, Myk Perez duet with coach Bamboo in the latter's Morning Rose with a special waltz number by Bamboo and Linn Oeymo.

Check the performances of the other three grand finalists below

Janice Javier—Mitoy Yonting—Klarisse de Guzman

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