Kokoi Baldo Shockingly Sent Home By Sarah Geronimo On The Voice PH

The live performance and elimination night of "The Voice of the Philippines" on Sunday ended with a major shocker after reggae singer Kokoi Baldo was eliminated from Team Sarah.

Baldo performed The Police's "Message in a Bottle," earning praise from the coaches.

However, Baldo was sent home after Geronimo opted to save Monique Lualhati instead.

With Manzano pressuring her to make a decision, Geronimo became emotional such that Lea Salonga came over to hug her.

Lualhati and Jason Dy, who received the highest percentage of viewers' votes for the team, will advance to the semifinals next week.

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Karlo Mojica Poked Fun At Himself Performs 'Footloose' In The Voice PH

Karlo Mojica poked fun at his medical condition by choosing an upbeat dance song for his live performance on "The Voice of the Philippines" on Saturday.



Mojica performed "Footloose", a song he deliberately chose because of his condition.

His performance received a standing ovation from all the coaches.

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Joniver Robles Denied 'The Voice PH' Contacted Him To Discuss About His Dismissal

Joniver Robles denied that “The Voice” Philippines has contacted him to discuss why he was removed from the show.

Joniver was with Team Bamboo. On the January 19 episode of the show, Joniver was able to continue on with the show after the Knockout rounds. Yet at the last part of the show, Bamboo announced that Joniver cannot continue with the competition due to personal reasons and which that both the show and Joniver agreed to.

Yet on Joniver's Facebook post on Saturday, he claimed that the management or even his coach didn't reach out to him.

He also claimed that people make up lies to be used against him and this resulted for him to be removed from the competition.

On another post, he dared the people who said that he “broke some rules or did something for the show to have some problems.

With the turn of events and based on the rules laid by Talpa, the owner of the “The Voice” franchise, Joniver's spot in the competition will be taken over by Rita Martinez.

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Lougee Basabas Edge Out Ramonne Rodriguez On The Voice PH Battle Rounds

Mojofly's former vocalist Lougee Basabas moves on to the next round of "The Voice of the Philippines" after Bamboo chose her over Ramonne Rodriguez on the competition's Battle Rounds on Sunday.



The two contestants sang Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody," which Bamboo felt suited their voices.

Sarah Geronimo praised Rodriguez for carrying herself well after nearly tripping onstage during her performance, while apl.de.ap said he admired Rodriguez' voice.

However, both apl.de.ap and Geronimo went with Basabas.

Bamboo eventually chose Basabas, who along with Rita Martinez, Basabas will move on to the competition's next round with Kamp Kawayan.

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Kokoi Baldo Wins Battle Round In The Voice Of The Philippines

Kokoi Baldo, the reggae singer who turned four chairs during the Blind Auditions, moves on to the next round of competition on "The Voice of the Philippines" after proving his versatility on the show's episode that aired on Sunday.



For the Battle Rounds, Baldo was paired with Elmerjun Hilario, a wedding singer who can also play several instruments.

Coach Sarah Geronimo chose Mr. Big's "To Be With You," which Baldo admits does not fit his voice.

Bamboo went with Hilario, admiring how he was able to maneuver his way through the song, while Lea Salonga and apl.de.ap both chose Baldo, admiring his unique voice.

Geronimo praised both Hilario and Baldo, adding that she purposely chose a song away from Baldo's genre to be fair to both singers.

Baldo emerged as the winner and moves on to the next round of competition, joining Jason Dy, Jason Fernandez and Monique Lualhati on Team Sarah.

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Bamboo Jams With Comedian Eric Nicolas In A Funny Moment On The Voice PH

Comedian Eric Nicolas entertained the audience and the coaches as he performed his own version of "Get Here" on Saturday's episode of 'The Voice of the Philippines''.



All the coaches thought Nicolas was an actual contestant, until Nicolas started singing incomprehensibly.

Bamboo Mañalac amped up the fun when he started singing with Nicolas.

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Patricia Gomez, 21 Year Old Singing Athlete Joins Team Bamboo On The Voice PH

Patricia Gomez is more than just a pretty face.



The 21-year-old knows a thing or two about jiu-jitsu, and has a promising, suave voice according to "The Voice of the Philippines" coach Bamboo Mañalac.

On Saturday's episode of the singing competition, Gomez performed a rendition of the 1993 hit "Hit the Road Jack," originally sung by the American music icon Ray Charles.

It was enough to turn the chair of Mañalac, who immediately became the envy of co-coach apl.de.ap after he saw Gomez.

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Ernaflor 'Ferns' Tosco, A Boracay Native Lands On Team Apl On The Voice PH

A calling.

This is the word Ernaflor Tosco used to describe her passion for music. The Boracay native took a gamble and pursued her dream after finishing college, abandoning what her mother believed was a more secured life.



Tosco found herself singing in countries like Switzerland and now, performing in front of Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga, apl.de.apl, and Bamboo Mañalac for a chance to be named this season's "The Voice of the Philippines."

For her blind auditions, she chose the Asin classic "Ang Buhay Ko."

Her "mesmerizing" voice was enough to turn the chairs of both Salonga and apl.de.ap, who took turns in wooing the singer to join their respective teams.

Apl.de.ap even took a more unconventional approach. He stepped out of his seat, barefooted, and joined Tosco onstage.

Tosco, in response, composed a short song where she chose to be a part of Team Apl.

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Joniver Robles, A Lea Salonga Admirer Turned 4 Chairs On The Voice PH

A self-professed music addict wowed all the coaches with his powerful voice in the second season of "The Voice of the Philippines".



Joniver Robles, 36, spent most of his life playing music. Despite not being able to finish his studies, he was able to help his family with the money he earns from his performances.

He also admitted that he admires Salonga, and would want to be part of her or Bamboo's team.

On the show's episode on Saturday, Robles performed "I Don't Need No Doctor". All the coaches turned their chairs as soon as he started singing.

Before revealing his choice, Robles admitted that he admires Salonga. He then sang a song for her before eventually deciding to be part of Kamp Kawayan.

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Sean Oquendo, A Tattoo Artist Joins Bamboo's Team Kamp Kawayan On The Voice PH

A young tattoo artist surprised the coaches with his unique voice, becoming the newest member of Bamboo's ''Kamp Kawayan'' in the second season of ''The Voice of the Philippines''.



Sean Oquendo, who hails from General Santos City, started doing tattoos on other people as a hobby, but he later decided to make money from it.

Despite his "rock star" looks, Oquendo noted he is not really into rock music.

On the show's episode on Saturday, Oquendo performed Zia Quizon's "Ako Na Lang", making Bamboo Mañalac turn his chair for him.

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Elmer Jun Hilario, A Wedding Singer Joins Sarah Geronimo's Team On The Voice PH

A man who can play seven instruments simultaneously is the newest member of Sarah Geronimo's team in the second season of "The Voice of the Philippines".



Elmerjun Hilario, 25, is a wedding singer and a full-time musician. His ability to play seven instruments makes him a unique choice for clients looking for entertainment and music in their events.

On the show's episode on Saturday, Hilario performed an energetic rendition of Ace of Base's "The Sign", making Geronimo turn for him.

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Christelle Tiquis Joins The Voice Of The Philippines To Find Missing Dad

A loving daughter, who joined the second season of "The Voice of the Philippines" to find her missing father, landed a spot on Lea Salonga's team on Saturday.



Christelle Tiquis, who hails from San Pablo, Laguna, said that her father went missing back in March, weeks after her youngest sibling suffered a stroke.

For her blind auditions, Tiquis sang "To Make You Feel My Love," originally composed by music icon Bob Dylan.

A tearful Tiquis went on to tell other "The Voice"coaches apl.de.ap, Bamboo Mañalac, and Sarah Geronimo of her reason for joining the singing competition.

She said she dedicated her performance to her mother, who has been greatly affected by the sudden disappearance of her father.

Anyhow, the young singer picked the Broadway star in the end.

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Charles Catbagan, A Radio Personality In Guam Turns 2 Chairs In The Voice PH

A Filipino radio personality from Guam turned the chairs of the two "Voice of the Philippines" coaches during the Blind Auditions aired on Sunday.



Performing Brian McKnight's "One Last Cry," Charles Catbagan impressed coaches Lea Salonga and Sarah Geronimo, who both gave a standing ovation for the contestant.

Both coaches wooed Catbagan to join their team. But in the end, he chose his long-time idol, Lea Salonga.

The 26-year-old Pinoy came all the way from Guam, where he works as a DJ, just to join "The Voice of the Philippines."

Catbagan said he joined the competition to fulfill his dream of giving his parents a new house.

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Jon Philippe Go, Chemist Who Had Bamboo And Lea Fight Over Him On The Voice PH

A chemist with a "romantic" voice charmed both the coaches of "The Voice of the Philippines" and netizens who were tuned in to an episode of the singing competition on Saturday.



Jon Philippe Go, whose name was briefly among the local trends on Twitter, had coaches Bamboo Mañalac and Lea Salonga fighting over him.

Both coaches throw in jabs at each other in an attempt to woo Go to their respective teams.

Go, who explained that music has always been his outlet outside his job as a chemist, eventually picked the Broadway star. He explained that he hopes to build an "explosive chemistry" with Salonga.

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Nino Alejandro Turns 4 Chairs On The Voice Of The Philippines Season 2

Nino Alejandro, a singer-songwriter from the popular Alejandro clan, gets another shot at stardom as he clinches a spot in Lea Salonga's team on the second season of "The Voice of the Philippines".



Alejandro, who has been in the entertainment industry since 1995, has released three albums and two movie soundtracks.

He now spends his time as a father and as a member of his band.

He admitted that being part of a popular musical family has its pros and cons.

On the show's episode on Saturday, Alejandro wowed the coaches with his rendition of AC/DC's "Highway to Hell". His performance made all the coaches turn for him, with Lea Salonga turning her chair after just a few notes.

Salonga, who couldn't help but show how much she enjoyed Alejandro's performance, went over to hug him after his performance.

Alejandro chose to be part of Salonga's team, becoming its sixth member.

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Sarah Geronimo's Rival Musica Cristobal Fails To Turn Chairs On The Voice PH

A former singing contest finalist gets another chance to sing with fellow ''Star for A Night'' finalist Sarah Geronimo even after she failed to make the coaches turn their chairs for her in the second season of ''The Voice of the Philippines''.



Musica Cristobal, a 27-year-old Cavite native, was one of the finalists of the same singing contest that launched Geronimo to stardom. She joined "The Voice", hoping to be part of Geronimo's team.

On the show's episode on Saturday, Cristobal performed the Toni Braxton hit, "Unbreak My Heart". However, she failed to make any of the coaches turn.

After the performance, Geronimo was surprised to see her fellow finalist on stage. She then requested to sing "Emotion" with Cristobal.

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Professional 'Haranista', Jason James Dy Captures Sarah Geronimo On The Voice PH

A young man who serenades people for a living sang his way for a spot on Team Sarah "The Voice of the Philippines."



Jason James Dy, 24, from Butuan City, works as a singer for a company that offers serenading services, which he likes to a singing telegram.

On the show's episode on Saturday, Dy performed Sam Smith's "Stay with Me," which turned three chairs for him.

Apl.de.ap, Sarah Geronimo and Lea Salonga did not hesistate in showing their appreciation for Dy, gathering together and hugging each other while Dy was singing.

Only Bamboo did not turn for Dy.

Dy chose to be part of Team Sarah, joining Kokoi Baldo, Daniel Ombao, Demie Fresco, Vanessa Monot and Monique Lualhati.

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Ruffa Mae Quinto Impersonator Rufa Mi Tries Out For The Voice Of The Philippines

Comedienne-singer Maria Krista Aguilar, popularly known as Ruffami, wanted to establish her own identity when she auditioned for "The Voice of the Philippines."


Aguilar said she really wanted to be a singer since elementary. But she ended up being an impersonator of actress Ruffa Mae Quinto after a friend of his dad told her she looks like the sexy comedienne.

However, Ruffami fell short singing Rihanna's "Diamonds" during the Blind Auditions of the competition.

Despite failing to impress the coaches with her singing skills, for Coach Apl.de.ap Ruffami is still a winner.

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Rico J. Puno's Kids Dorica Carla (Doki) And Juan Rocho (Rox) Failed The Voice PH

Two contestants who happen to be the children of a popular Filipino singer failed to make the coaches turn their chairs during the blind auditions of the second season of 'The Voice of the Philippines'.

Dorica Carla Puno, 30, and her brother, Juan Rocho, 28, both tried their luck on "The Voice". As children of popular singer Rico J. Puno, both Doki and Rox have been exposed to music ever since they were young.

Doki went through the auditions first, singing a rendition of Estelle's "American Boy". Unfortunately, she was not able to make any of the coaches turn their chairs.



Doki's younger brother, Rox, came in next. He performed The Police's "Every Breath You Take".



However, just like his sister, Rox also failed to make any of the coaches turn their chairs for him.

Asked for his reason for joining the contest, Rox said he wants to prove to people that he doesn't sound like his father.

Rox and Doki, together with their father, also gave the coaches a sample of their father's hit, "Macho Gwapito".

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Karla Estrada On The Voice Of The Philippines Season 2 Blind Audition

It is a dream come true for Karla Estrada.



The former actress braved the stage of "The Voice of the Philippines" on an episode of the singing competition aired Saturday, and performed her cover of the 1992 hit "What's Up," originally sung by 4 Non Blondes.

Estrada, the mother of teen star Daniel Padilla, had the crowd at the audition applauding every high note she hit. At one point, she even had one of the coaches --Sarah Geronimo-- singing along.

But it wasn't meant to be.

Coach Lea Salonga, in what was a light moment, shortly before she gave her comment, failed to recognized Estrada. Realizing she made a mistake, Salonga rushed towards the singer and gave her a hug.

For her part, Geronimo commended Estrada for her effort and humility, saying what she did was inspiring.

The other two coaches -- Bamboo Mañalac and apl.de.ap -- also gave similar comments.

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