The X Factor Philippines Top 8 Performs OPM Songs this September 1

Get ready for the grand showcase of talents this September 1 as the Final 8 will treat us with another exciting performances for the 5th Live Show of  The X Factor Philippines this Saturday, September 1.

After singing songs of the late music icons, it's now time for the X Factor PH top 8 to pay tribute to OPM music. Yes, you heard it right, your Final 8 will be singing 'sariling atin.' Expect another dope musical performances now that the competition gets hotter with only 8 acts remaining.

Lat week, we also saw another first in this season wherein Pilita Corrales voted to eliminate her own mentee Modesto Taran. Judge Pilita's decision may be tough but her honest take on judging between bottom two vote getters Takeoff and Mang Modesto was positively received by fans, citing that she did not played safe.

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines this Saturday, September 1 as KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Maria from the girls category, Gabriel Maturan, Kedebon Colim and Jeric Medina from the boys, Joan Da from the over 25's and Takeoff and Daddy's Home from the groups do another grand showcase of talents.

What do you think your favorites will be singing come Saturday's performance show? Send your comments and reactions for tonight's live show using the hashtag  #XFactorPHLiveOPM.

Don't forget to vote for your favorites so that they can continue their X Factor journey (and don't let another good act be eliminated by voting wisely). Also, show your support to your favorites by voting on our poll. Just click here.

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Kantar Media (August 25-26) TV Ratings: The X Factor Philippines Rates Better than Last Week

The X Factor Philippines continues to heighten up viewer's interest as it posted higher TV ratings on August 25-26 compared to last week's performance and results show (see Kantar Media: August 18-19 TV ratings) when A.K.A. JAM was eliminated.

Many fans vowed not to watch The X Factor anymore after what happened to the elimination results but it seemed like Kedebon's staying power had also attracted fans to watch and see if it's his time to be kicked-out.

Meanwhile, MMK and Rated K are still consistent in topping the weekend race.

Here are the Top 10 daytime and primetime programs for August 25-26, 2012 among Total Philippines (Urban & Rural) households according to Kantar Media/TNS:

August 25, 2012 (Saturday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (Saturday) (GMA-7) – 16.4%
2. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 13.6%
3. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 12.0%
4. S.O.C.O. (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%
5. Kapamilya Saturday Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%
6. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%
7. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) – 10.7%
8. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 9.7%
9. The Penguins of Madagascar (ABS-CBN) – 9.0%
10. Young Justice (GMA-7)/Sinetanghali (TV-5) – 8.3%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 37.2%
2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) – 30.8%
3. Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal? (ABS-CBN) – 24.8%
4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 19.3%
5. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 17.6%
6. Wish Ko Lang! (Primetime) (GMA-7) – 17.2%
7. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 16.1%
8. Kapuso Movie Night (GMA-7) – 15.9%
9. Pinoy Adventures (GMA-7) – 9.6%
10. Wil Time Bigtime (Saturday) (TV-5)  – 7.8%

August 26, 2012 (Sunday)

Daytime:

1. Kapamilya Sunday Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) – 14.5%
2. ASAP 2012 (ABS-CBN) – 13.7%
3. LUV U (ABS-CBN) – 11.9%
4. Young Justice (GMA-7) – 9.7%
5. Doraemon Adventures Presents Nobita (GMA-7) – 9.5%
6. Matanglawin (ABS-CBN) – 9.4%
7. The Buzz (ABS-CBN) – 8.4%
8. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 8.3%
9. Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 8.2%
10. Party Pilipinas (GMA-7) – 8.0%

Primetime:

1. Rated K (ABS-CBN) – 27.3%
2. Goin’ Bulilit (ABS-CBN) – 22.2% 
3. Sarah G Live (ABS-CBN) – 19.4%
4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 18.4%
5. Kap’s Amazing Stories (GMA-7) – 17.6%
6. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 16.1%
7. iBilib Featuring Wonders of Horus (GMA-7) – 15.2%
8. Imbestigador (GMA-7) – 15.0%
9. Gandang Gabi Vice (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%
10. Protege: The Battle for the Big Artista Break (GMA-7) – 10.0%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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The X Factor Philippines 4th Live Results Show Elimination Night: Modesto Taran Eliminated!

The X Factor Philippines fourth Live Results Show (elimination night) happened August 26, 2012 and it was Modesto Taran who got the boot after a night of tribute to late music icons on Saturday evening.

Modesto Taran (over 25's) is the fourth finalist to be eliminated from The X Factor Philippines. From last week's controversial elimination of girl group A.K.A. JAM, tonight's elimination was well-received by fans, except for the inclusion of Kedebon in the Top 8.

Mang Modesto was joined by Takeoff in the bottom two lowest text and online vote getters. This is the first time that Mang Modesto fall at the bottom two while this is the second time for group Takeoff (also the second time they had survived elimination, the first one in lieu of Mark Mabasa).

The two had a sing-off for survival and Modesto Taran took on another Lou Rawls song titled You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine while Takeoff rendered Flying Without Wings by boy band Westlife.

All the three judges who first cast their votes, Gary Valenciano, Pilita Corrales and Charice booted Modesto Taran out, the first time that a mentor voted to eliminate his/her own talent. Pilita Corrales thanked Modesto for making her proud but they all agreed that its time for Modesto to go home back to his family. Judge Martin Nievera did not have the chance to cast his vote after majority votes favored Takeoff.

Perhaps, this is the easiest night for the judge-mentors in choosing who to eliminate after three weeks of tough decision-making. 

Now, we are down to The X Factor Philippines Final 8. Who among

• Allen Jane Sta. Maria
• Daddy's Home
• Joan Da 
• Jeric Medina 
• Gabriel Maturan 
• KZ Tandingan
• Kedebon Colim
• Takeoff

will showcase another amazing performance on next week's Saturday live show and who will be on the verge of elimination come Sunday's results night? Don't miss The X Factor Philippines every Saturday after MMK and on Sundays after Sarah G Live.

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The X Factor Philippines 4th Live Performance Night

The fourth live performance night of The X Factor Philippines happened August 25, 2012 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. The X Factor final 9 paid tribute to late music icons by singing their well-loved hit songs.

Modesto Taran opened the night with a good rendition of Pure Imagination by Lou Rawls. He was followed by Daddy's Home with Whitney Houston's All At Once. Allen Sta. Maria then paid tribute to Lisa Lopes of TLC with a 'swag' version of the group's Waterfalls. All three received positive reviews from the judges.

Jeric Medina performed an Elvis Presley hit but did not impressed the judges much followed by Joan Da who sang Aaliyah. Kedebon Colim gave an energetic performance of Yugyugan Na but the judges were unanimous in saying that he's losing the notes.

Meanwhile, Takeoff took harmony to the next level and got the approval of the judges with a hair-raising version of Selena's Dreaming of You. KZ Tandingan also received praises for her flawless Rehab performance. Gabriel Maturan gave justice to Luther Vandross' Dance With My Father with a very emotional performance, the best of the night.

Here are the list of songs performed by The X Factor Philippines Final 9 (in order):

• Modesto Taran - Pure Imagination (Lou Rawls)
• Daddy's Home - All at Once (Whitney Houston)
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria - Waterfalls (Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC)
• Jeric Medina - Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
• Joan Da - Let Me Know (Aaliyah)
• Kedebon Colim - Yugyugan Na (Karl Roy of P.O.T) 
• Takeoff - Dreaming of You (Selena)
• KZ Tandingan - Rehab (Amy Winehouse)
• Gabriel Maturan - Dance With My Father (Luther Vandross)

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

Tomorrow, August 26, one finalist will again be eliminated on its 4th Results Show so vote for your favorite and don't miss the fourth elimination night Sunday after Sarah G Live. Angeline Quinto will perform live.

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The X Factor Philippines Top 9 Pays Tribute to Late Music Icons this August 25

Another exciting performance will be showcased in the 4th Live Show of  The X Factor Philippines this Saturday, August 25 as the Top 9 finalists again take PAGCOR's center stage.

Last week, we were treated with rock performances which also saw the controversial elimination of one of the best contestants, A.K.A. JAM. Many were disappointed with the voting public and the judge-mentors but all that just created excitement for the finalists' next performances. 

With A.K.A. JAM being booted out and with the public's reaction, we have now a greater chance of having a wildcard event in the country's number 1 talent-reality search.

This week, The X Factor Philippines Top 9 will pay tribute to music icons who passed away, singing their most-loved hits. We can expect at least, songs by Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elvis Presley and hopefully, OPM icons.

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines this Saturday, August 25 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 and Daddy's Home 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 (and don't let another good act be eliminated by voting wisely). Also, show your support to your favorites by voting on our poll. Just click here.

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The X Factor Philippines 3rd Live Results Show Elimination Night: A.K.A. JAM Eliminated!

The X Factor Philippines third Live Results Show (elimination night) happened August 19, 2012 and it was A.K.A. JAM  who got the boot after last night's rock performances.

A.K.A. JAM is the third finalist to be eliminated from The X Factor Philippines after Jerrianne Mae Templo (girls) and Mark Mabasa (over 25's). The group was joined by Daddy's Home in the bottom two lowest text and online vote getters, the first time this season that both the bottom two came from the wings of only one mentor. 

The two had a sing-off for survival and Daddy's Home rendered Rey Valera's hit song Maging Sino Ka Man while A.K.A. JAM performed Tamia's Missing You.

Charice and Martin Nievera voted Daddy's Home to go while Pilita Corrales booted A.K.A. JAM out. The decision was left with their mentor, Gary Valenciano and he opted for another deadlock by voting A.K.A. JAM out so that the decision will be in the hands of the voters. Unfortunately, it was A.K.A. JAM  who got the lowest number of audience votes (4.42% compared to 5.53% of Daddy's Home).

It was another hard time for the judge-mentors, especially to Gary Valenciano, because both finalists truly deserve to stay at this point of the competition. A.K.A. JAM and Daddy's Home are among the best acts this season.

Now, we are down to The X Factor Philippines Final 9. Who among

• Takeoff
• KZ Tandingan
• Modesto Taran
• Jeric Medina 
• Gabriel Maturan 
• Joan Da 
• Kedebon Colim
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria
• Daddy's Home

will showcase another amazing performance on next week's Saturday live show and who will be on the verge of elimination come Sunday's results night? Don't miss The X Factor Philippines every Saturday after MMK and on Sundays after Sarah G Live.

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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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Judge-Mentors Charice and Pilita Corrales Hanging on with Two Remaining Acts

Judge-mentors Charice and Pilita Corrales are now tied in having only two contestants as mentees in the competition as the biggest musical event “The X Factor Philippines” trims down the top 12 finalists every week. 

Charice was the first to bid goodbye to her mentee Jerrianne Templo from the Girls and just last Sunday (Aug 12) and Pilita also said farewell to one of her mentee from the Over 25s, Mark Mabasa. Mark and all male group Takeoff were at the bottom two last week and the judges were split on their decisions. Since the judges were at deadlock, the public votes sent Mark home who got 3.72% of votes vs Takeoff’s 3.90%. 

Ten remaining acts battle it out this week in another intense musical showdown with the theme rock and roll. Be sure to save your favorites from being in the bottom two and vote for them after they all perform on Saturday (Aug 18) night. 

To vote, text XF<space>JERIC/GAB/KED/ALLEN/KZ/TAKE/DAD/JAM/JOAN/MOD and send to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text subscribers. 

Who among them will be sent home next? Don’t miss as the competition heats up in the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host, every Saturday, after “MMK,” and every Sunday, after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. 

Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and tweet your thoughts and reactions using the hashtag #XFactorPHTop10. You can also like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

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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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Kantar Media (August 9-11) TV Ratings: ABS-CBN Dominates Saturday Viewing

ABS-CBN shows continue to dominate nationwide TV ratings according to the data provided by Kantar Media/TNS for the period of August 9-11, 2012.

Be Careful With My Heart is still the daytime leader followed by Kapamilya Gold's number 1, Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo. Korean drama Two Wives is also a hit early in the morning landing on the third spot. Meanwhile, It's Showtime is slowly inching with Eat Bulaga, though the latter is still the country's prime noontime show.

On Saturday, August 11, ABS-CBN clinched the top 4 most-watched program bannered by perennial leader Maalaala Mo Kaya. The second performance show of The X Factor Philippines also landed on the top 5. Kapamilya Saturday daytime line-up is also a winner on its timeslot but Eat Bulaga still reigns at noontime.

Here are the top 10 daytime and primetime television programs based on the Total Philippines (Urban and Rural) survey of Kantar Media on August 9-11, 2012:

August 9, 2012 (Thursday)

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 20.1%

2. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 15.4%

3. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 14.5%

4. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 13.9%

5. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 13.6%

6. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 13.4%

7. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA-7) – 11.4%

8. Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada (ABS-CBN) – 11.0%

9. City Hunter Returns (ABS-CBN) – 10.9%

10. Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 36.7%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 35.8%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 31.2%

4. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 21.4%

5. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 19.3%

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 18.1%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 14.7%

8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 14.4%

9. Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%

10. One True Love (GMA-7) – 10.9%

August 10, 2012 (Friday)

Daytime:

1. Be Careful With My Heart (ABS-CBN) – 20.9%

2. Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo (ABS-CBN) – 14.5%

3. Two Wives (ABS-CBN) – 14.2%

4. Faithfully (GMA-7) – 14.1%

5. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 13.9%

6. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 12.3%

7. Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka? (GMA-7) – 11.8%

8. Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Pintada (ABS-CBN) – 11.5%

9. Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto (ABS-CBN) – 10.8%

10. Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa (GMA-7)/It Started With A Kiss 2 (GMA-7) – 10.6%

Primetime:

1. Walang Hanggan (ABS-CBN) – 37.2%

2. Princess And I (ABS-CBN) – 35.2%

3. TV Patrol (ABS-CBN) – 30.0%

4. Lorenzo’s Time (ABS-CBN) – 22.7%

5. Aryana (ABS-CBN) – 21.0%

6. 24 Oras (GMA-7) – 16.6%

7. Luna Blanca (GMA-7) – 14.6%

8. Makapiling Kang Muli (GMA-7) – 14.4%

9. One True Love (GMA-7) – 12.5%

10. Kahit Puso’y Masugatan (ABS-CBN)/My Daddy Dearest (GMA-7) – 10.3%

August 11, 2012 (Saturday)

Daytime:

1. Eat Bulaga! (GMA-7) – 15.8%

2. Kapamilya Saturday Blockbusters (ABS-CBN) – 12.0%

3. It’s Showtime (ABS-CBN) – 11.7%

4. Kapuso Movie Festival (GMA-7) – 11.6%

5. Failon Ngayon (ABS-CBN) – 10.0%

6. S.O.C.O. (ABS-CBN) – 9.4%

7. The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron (ABS-CBN) – 9.1%

8. The Penguins of Madagascar (ABS-CBN) – 8.6%

9. Young Justice (GMA-7)/ Bakugan Gundalian Invaders (GMA-7) – 8.5% 

10. Maynila (GMA-7) – 6.8%

Primetime:

1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (ABS-CBN) – 34.4%

2. Wansapanataym (ABS-CBN) – 28.9%

3. Kapamilya, Deal Or No Deal? (ABS-CBN) – 19.2%

4. The X Factor Philippines (ABS-CBN) – 19.1%

5. Kapuso Movie Night (GMA-7) – 17.6%

6. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (GMA-7) – 16.6%

7. Wish Ko Lang! (GMA-7) – 14.5%

8. TV Patrol Weekend (ABS-CBN) – 12.4%

9. Pinoy Adventures (GMA-7) – 9.5%

10. Toda Max (ABS-CBN) – 7.6%

Source: Kantar Media/TNS

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The X Factor Philippines 2nd Live Results Show Elimination Night: Mark Mabasa Eliminated!

The X Factor Philippines second Live Results Show (elimination night) happened August 12, 2012 and it was Mark Mabasa who got the boot.

Last night, The X Factor Philippines Final 11 performed for the audience votes where all of them got good reviews from the judge/mentors. Out of the 11, Mark Mabasa (over 25's) and Takeoff (groups) got the lowest number of votes and had to sing for their survival in the show.

Mark Mabasa performed James Ingram's There's No Easy Way (To Break Somebody's Heart) while Takeoff took on Secondhand Serenade's Fall For You (Acapella version). The judges voting resulted in the show's very first deadlock, where Pilita Corrales and Martin Nievera voted for Takeoff to go while Gary Valenciano and Charice voted Mark Mabasa to go.

Whenever a deadlock (2-2) happens, the show goes back to the actual voting results and it was Mark Mabasa who got the lowest vote of 3.72% versus Takeoff's 3.90%, making him the one eliminated.

Perhaps one of the most the difficult decisions the judges have to make, both are still deserving to stay at this point of the competition.

Now, we are down to The X Factor Philippines Final 10. Who among

• Joan Da 
• KZ Tandingan
• Kedebon Colim
• Jeric Medina 
• Daddy's Home
• Modesto Taran
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria
• Gabriel Maturan 
• A.K.A. JAM 
• Takeoff

will showcase another amazing performance on next week's Saturday live show and who will be on the verge of elimination come Sunday's results night? Don't miss The X Factor Philippines evry Saturday after MMK and on Sundays after Sarah G Live.

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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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ASAP 2012 Celebrates Ella Cruz' 16th B-day Plus X Factor Finalists Showdown (August 12)

After the recent widespread flooding, “ASAP 2012” is all set this Sunday (August 12) to spread love and merriment through a string of world-class performances led by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, ZsaZsa Padilla, and Vina Morales.

Watch out for the special treats of “The Reunion” cast Enchong Dee and Jessy Mendiola, Xian Lim and Megan Young, Kean Cipriano and Bangs Garcia, and Enrique Gil and Julia Montes; the must-watch surprise of Kapamilya actress Angelica Panganiban; and the showdown of “The X Factor Philippines” finalists Gabriel, Jerick, Kedebon, Allen Jane, KZ, Joan, Mark, Modesto, and the groups Daddy’s Home, Take Off, and A.K.A. Jam.

“ASAP 2012” will continue the fun with the ‘Sweet 16′ birthday bash of “Aryana” lead star Ella Cruz together with Paul Salas, Francis Magundayao, and Dominic Roque; and the launch of Bryan Termulo’s newest album with ASAP Boys R Boys JM de Guzman, Alex Castro, and Markki Stroem.

Love will load up the small screens with the romantic performance from ASAP Boyfriendz Daniel Padilla, Khalil Ramos, and Enrique Gil; followed by the cute mother and daughter dance number of G Toengi with Sakura and Dimples Romana with Cal in ‘Step My Step.’

Witness the beauty of Filipino talent as Billy Crawford, Christian Bautista, Nikki Gil, Yeng Constantino, Marcelito Pomoy, Anja Aguilar, and ASAP Sessionistas offer another hair-raising musical performance in the concert stage.

Meanwhile, groove to the beat as Supahdance levels up with the amazing dance moves of John Prats, Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador, Shaina Magdayao, Iya Villania, Venus Raj, Empress, and Bugoy.

Don’t miss the 2012 Gawad Tanglaw Best Musical Variety Show, “ASAP 2012” this Sunday, 12:15 noon, on ABS-CBN. For updates, photos and to hang out live with the stars at ASAP Chill-Out, simply visit http://asap.abs-cbn.com/, follow @ASAPOFFICIAL on Twitter, or ‘like’ http://facebook.com/asapofficial.

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Charice Fires Manager Grace Mendoza

International singing sensation and The X Factor Philippines judge/mentor Charice fired her long-time manager, Grace Mendoza. Charice made the official announcement via her official Twitter account.

Charice also added that her "new point of contact" is now her personal assistant and road manager, Courtney Blooding.

“A bit of news, Grace Mendoza is no longer my manager. I thank her for the work and time she has spent with me. Courtney Blooding is the new point of contact for me. You can reach her at courtneyblooding@me.com,” she said.

A bit of news, Grace Mendoza is no longer my manager. I thank her for the work and time she has (cont) tl.gd/ind20t
— Charice(@OfficialCharice) August 7, 2012

Charice did not divulge much about the reason she and her long-time manager parted ways. However, Charice and Grace Mendoza had a rift last 2010 after the said manager prematurely announced that she will be joining the hit US musical TV series, Glee.

Charice is now busy for collaborations with other artists like Cheesa Laureta aside from being a judge/mentor in the Philippine franchise of The X Factor. Last Sunday, it was Jerrianne Mae Templo, one of Charice's girls, who got the boot.

Don't miss The X Factor Philippines second performance night this August 11, Saturday after MMK and the live results show on Sunday, August 12 after Sarah G Live.

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The X Factor Philippines Beats Artista Academy and Protégé in TV Ratings

The country’s biggest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” won in national TV ratings over rival network’s newly launched talent-reality shows during the weekend making it the most-watched talent show in the land. 

Based on recent urban and rural TV ratings data from Kantar Media, “The X Factor Philippines” scored an average national TV rating of 20.7% last Saturday (Aug 4) vs TV5’s Artista Academy” only rated at 1.8%. GMA 7’s bet “Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break” also fell short on its viewership and wasn’t able to beat “The X Factor Philippines” (16.6%) during its launch last Sunday (Aug 5). 

More Filipinos are definitely glued to the intense competition being served by the hit Kapamilya show especially after judge-mentor Charice bid goodbye to her first act. Jerrianne Templo, a dive guide from Mandaluyong City, got booted from the competition after judge-mentors Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, and Pilita Corrales favored to save Over 25s Joan Da, who is also at the bottom two together with Jerrianne. 

Who among the finalist will standout in this week’s performances? Who will be the next finalist falling off to the bottom 2? Whose judge’s acts will continue and who will end their journey? Don’t miss as the competition heats up in the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host, every Saturday, after “MMK,” and every Sunday, after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. 

Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and tweet your thoughts and reactions using the hashtag #XFactorPHLive. You can also like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

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Poll: Who is Your Favorite The X Factor Philippines Finalist?

The competition is just heating up in The X Factor Philippines and with the first live shows, we get a glimpse of what could the X Factor finalists can give to the audience. For sure each of you have your own favorites and someone you would like to see clinching that very first X Factor title plus 4-million pesos worth of cash and prizes.

Based on our experience, those who topped our polls surely won in the contest or show he/she was in. Since The X Factor Philippines also utilizes text and online votes (the power of viewers) in determining the winners, we knew that online polls will somehow reflect who contestant is the favorite to win the whole thing.

With this, we would like to open our The X Factor Philippines poll. You can vote at most three finalist of your choice. 

Lately, the possibility of a wildcard twist on the said show came abuzz. However, we did not witness it on the first live show due to a shorter time period for each episode and certainly, this cannot accommodate more than 12 contestants. The twist might happen when there's only few finalists left. 

If ever a wildcard contestant will be given a chance in the competition, who among the Final 20 contestants who did not make it to the live shows would you like to take that slot? You can also vote below.

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The X Factor Philippines First Live Results Show Elimination Night: Jerrianne Mae Templo Eliminated

After Saturday's first live show performance, one of the X Factor Philippines Final 12 bade goodbye Sunday, August 5 on its very first Live Results Show elimination night. 

Jerrianne Mae Templo (girls category) was the first one to be eliminated from the show after being voted by the three judges to go home. Jerrianne became a part of the bottom 2 lowest text and online votes getter along with Joan Da (over 25's).

The two had a sing-off for survival where Jerrianne took on Etta James' At Last. Joan Da sang Adele's Chasing Pavements. Pilita Corrales, who mentored Joan Da voted for her protege to stay along with the two guy judges, Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano. Only Jerrianne's mentor, Charice wanted her to stay. With a judge/mentor vote tally of 3-1, Jerrianne was eliminated.

The X Factor Philippines Final 12 performed songs from the movies on the first live show. From its amazing stage at the PAGCOR Grand Theater to the fabulous showcase of talents, the first live show of ABS-CBN's The X Factor franchise is highly commendable.

Here is the list of songs of The X Factor Philippines Final 12 on the first live show based on the order of performance:

• Take Off – “Jail House Rock” by Elvis Presley
• Allen Jane Sta. Maria – “Keep Holding On” by Avril Lavigne
• Gabriel Maturan – “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars
• Modesto Taran – “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry
• Daddy’s Home – “Till My Heartaches End” by Ella Mae Saison
• KZ Tandingan “The Show” by Lenka
• Jeric Medina – “Unchained Melody” originally by Elvis Presley
• Mark Mabasa – “Kiss from a Rose” by Seal
• A.K.A. JAM (formerly Lucky Girls) – “Got to be Real” by Cheryl Lynn
• Joan Da – “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5
• Jerrianne Templo – “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack - eliminated
• Kedebon Colim – “First Day High” by Kamikazee

A.K.A. JAM, a new name give by mentor Gary V to his Lucky Girls (from the members' first names -- Alyssa, Katrina, Ashley, Jhelsea, Auriette and Monique) received the very first standing ovation of the season. Meanwhile, the groups categories all did well.

Among the boys, it was Gabriel Maturan who surprised the judges with his moves. The girls also improved a lot. However, early favorite KZ Tandingan was criticized for a wrong song choice made by mentor Charice. Among the over 25's , it was Mark Mabasa who amazed the judges, saying that he's born to be a star.

Next week, The X Factor Philippines Final 11 will again perform on the show's second Live Performance Night and on Sunday, another finalists will get the boot.

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The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Compete in First Live Show this August 4

The country’s biggest musical event of the year “The X Factor Philippines” recently unveiled its 12 finalists who will compete in the much-awaited live shows beginning this Saturday (Aug 4) and face the fifth and most critical judge in the competition— the viewing public.

Judge-mentor Martin Nievera, together with international singing sensation Arnel Pineda as his chosen guest celebrity judge, picked student Gabriel Anciano, college graduate Jeric Medina, and another student, Kedebon Colim, to represent the Boys (solo male performers 16-25 yrs old).

[The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Individual Make-Over Photos]

Freelance singer Allen Sta. Maria, dive guide Jerrianne Templo, and band vocalist KZ Tandingan, on the other hand, will represent the Girls (solo female performers 16-25 yrs old) as chosen by their judge-mentor Charice with the help of her guest celebrity judge and fellow Pinay pride Cheesa, who recently became a finalist in the hit US singing competition “The Voice.”

In the Over 25s category (solo performers 26 yrs old and above), judge-mentor Pilita Corrales, together with guest celebrity judge Rico J. Puno, put through musician Joan Da, freelance singer Mark Mabasa, and former security officer Modesto Taran to advance to the final round.

The Groups (16 yrs old and above) category composed of all-male quartet Daddy’s Home, boyband Take Off, and all girl group Lucky Girls wouldn’t be left behind as they were chosen by their judge-mentor Gary Valenciano with the help of guest celebrity judge and world champion Jed Madela.

The final 12 will battle it out in the live shows starting Saturday (Aug 4) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater inParanaquewhere they will sing various movie theme songs.

Their future now lies in the hands of the public who will decide via text vote who among them should stay in the competition and who among them shall leave. The finalist with the lowest number of overnight text votes will be booted off in the show.

Whose ‘x factor’ will shine best and who will be exed out of the competition?  Who among the judge-mentors will say goodbye to one of their three chosen finalists by Sunday?

The competition gets tougher in “The X Factor Philippines” first live show this Saturday (Aug 4), after “MMK, and first elimination night this Sunday (Aug 5), after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and tweet your thoughts and reactions using the hashtag #XFactorPH. You can also like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

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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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The X Factor Philippines Final 12 Revealed!

The X Factor Philippines revealed tonight, July 29 the Top 12 contestants who will move on to the live shows of the competition next week.

From the Top 20 contestants, these 12 hopefuls were chosen after their performance in the Judges' Home Round which happened at different places where the judges had to mentor the respective categories assigned to them. 

Martin Nievera got to mentor the boys with Arnel Pineda where they had a bonding at Club Balai Isabel in Batangas. Charice, with the help of Cheesa Laureta mentored the girls which happened at the Bellevue Hotel in Manila. Pilita Corrales had the over 25's and Rico J. Puno helped her chose the top 3 from the said category while Gary Valenciano mentored the groups with Jed Madela at the Tagaytay Highlands.

While early favorites Daddy's Home and KZ Tandingan made it to the Final 12, Michael Pangilinan did not. Will there be a wildcard round so that 4 from the eliminated hopefuls will still make it to the live shows? That is what we need to find out in the coming episodes.

Meanwhile, here are the Final 12 contestants of The X Factor Philippines:

Boys
Jeric Medina
Gabriel Anciano Maturan
Kedebon Colim

Girls
KZ Tandingan
Allen Jane Sta. Maria
Jerrianne Mae Templo

Over 25's
Mark Mabasa
Modesto Taran
Joan Da

Groups
Lucky Girls
Takeoff
Daddy's Home

The hopefuls who did not make it to the live shows were Sweet Bliss and 5th Avids from the Groups category, Cristine Ledesma and Paulo Castro from Over 25's, Abigail Mendoza and Angelica Prado from the Girls, Anton Paolo Antenorcruz and Michael Pangilinan from the Boys.

What can you say about The X Factor Philippines Final 12? Do you think there will be a wildcard round to accommodate the equally deserving contestants, increasing the number of finalists from 12 to 16? Drop your comments below.

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