The Voice Of The Philippines: The Battles Round 3

Last night was better than last Saturday. I was impressed with the contestants who did not have that much noise during their blind auditions. But before we start, I was really happy that Sir Lord Lumibao is really sport to admit that Thor was the better man at the night of their battle.

Who got eliminated? Let's start.

First one was Coach Bamboo. He paired up Paolo Onesa against the Father-Son team, Cordovales Duo. I was not that familiar with the Cordovales Duo so I predicted Paolo to take this battle but I was wrong, he was clearly outperformed by the Father-Son duo. I think why Coach Bamboo chose Paolo was he sees himself with Paolo. He said that he was like that before but he was able to adopt to the need of the industry and I think that's what he saw in Paolo. It's not like Paolo did bad on that performance. I think Bamboo still did the right choice. Paolo has a greater chance of becoming big in the industry rather than the Cordovales Duo.

This will be another controversy for Bamboo as people thought that this was hands down a Cordovales Duo win. I am puzzled on what Coach Bamboo is planning for his team.

Up next are Coach Apl's Dream Bebots. :) He paired three very beautiful girls in Penelope, Moira and Cara. I can still remember their auditions so I thought this will be an easy win for Penelope. And I was right, it might be tough to say but Cara and Moira did bad on that battle. They were struggling. Penelope was the only bright spot on this performance. Nothing to say but this was just a very easy win for Penelope. He was clearly the Dream Girl for Apl. Coach Apl clearly has the most talented team on this season. 

Penelope was the star of the night

Coach Lea's team clearly brought the house down tonight. Probably the best performance of the night. I even asked Ms. Lea Salonga if its possible to have a studio version of this one. To my surprise, she replied back! :) :) :)

Kimpoy won this battle against his good friend Taw

Taw and Kimpoy really did a very good job on the song Without You by Usher. Although they both did great, I can really see Taw staying longer on this competition. I was surprised when Coach Lea picked Kimpoy. He is good, but Taw also did good on this performance. Everyone was emotional, even Coach Sarah was somehow teary-eyed. I just hope Taw gets a shot to be in the music industry because we need someone like her. Props to Kimpoy for winning this one.

Team Sarah's Junji Arias and Dave Lamar were the last performers of the night. Upon seeing this pairing, I honestly felt bad for Dave Lamar. Come on, battling with Junji? It's like facing suicide. Dave has a chance but with that song Bohemian Rhapsody, his chances clearly went from 50 to clear zero. Dave is a good singer, it's just that he was paired with a really really great singer. Junji clearly owned him on that battle. No questions asked.

Junji and Dave rocking Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody

I am looking forward for next week! Excited to see my bets Janice Javier, RJ Dela Fuente, Radha and Maki Ricafort face their battles against equally good singers. 

Even my good twitter friend RJ Dela Fuente is excited for this battle:

Do you agree with the decisions of the Coaches?

Credits to: Ithevoiceph for the videos.

Keep the Faith.

Paolo

The Voice Of The Philippines: Team Apl

Last but definitely not the least, my team. Team Apl. If I would have joined The Voice, I would probably choose between Sarah(fanbase purposes) and Apl(international connections). Haha. Wise thinker! Apl De Ap clearly knows what it takes to succeed and if you don't end up winning the competition, I am pretty sure he will still be there to support and help you reach your dreams.

I will be very bias. I am telling you this early. Haha.

Team Apl's strongest contender? My idol. My voice. Thor Dulay! I've been supporting him way way before he auditioned here that's why I am really happy that he decided to join this competition. He deserves to be really famous. I almost got emotional after seeing him take the center stage again. Haha. I am really happy and proud that he made it! He will win this season! 

Need I say more?

Just in awe every time I hear him sing!

Tristhan Perfecto will be the next one. He is not that much talked about but he can really deliver. His version of It will rain is really good! I am excited to see him come battle rounds. His high range will be one of his advantages.

The last to complete the Team Apl's big three would be the very entertaining Janice Javier. She can sing anything! Big voice and quite a wide range too, she can definitely give anyone a hard time! I hope they will be all give the right and equal amount of time to really shine and show what they're capable of.

Here are the rest of Team Apl:

1. Thor Dulay **

2. Corazon dela Cruz

3. Lorenzana Siblings (Guji and Grace)

4. Sir Lord Lumibao

5. Moira dela Torre

6. Cara Manglapus

7. Lance Fabros

8. Tristhan Perfecto **

9. Janice Javier **

10. Penelope Matanguihan

11. Jessica Corpuz

12. Jessica Reynoso

13. Emmanuelle Vera

** Paolo's picks

I can still say that Team Apl is the strongest team but Team Lea really comes close too. This will be a very good competition! I hope to see some surprises and even upsets! I also hope to see new names to really make a scene and surprise us! 

Catch the Voice Of The Philippines on ABS-CBN. Saturdays around 930pm and on Sundays 815pm. :)

Credits to Google for all the photos. 

Do you agree with my picks? Tell me why/why not. :)

Keep the Faith.

Paolo