Michael "Mitoy" Yonting is the first winner of The Voice of the Philippines

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Michael "Mitoy" Yonting , the 42-year-old veteran band vocalist, was named the first-ever winner of “The Voice of the Philippines” during the hit TV show’s grand finale at Resorts World Manila, Sunday, September 29.

Yonting, a member of Team Lea, received 57.65% of the votes to beat Team Sarah's Klarisse de Guzman as the two artists faced off for a final showdown after garnering the highest percentage of text and online votes plus the iTunes and truetone downloads.

Before the poll for the top two artists opened, their individual scores were reset back to zero.

For the finals, the artist who got the higher percentage of public votes was named the winner of “The Voice of the Philippines.” And Mitoy got it!

Team Bamboo's Myk Perez and Team Apl's Janice Javier were the other two contestants in the Top 4 in the much-awaited finale of ABS-CBN’s hit talent search.

An emotional Yonting thanked all the ecstatic crowd before doing a reprise of his Top 2 performance of The Beatles’ “Help.”

Congratulations Mitoy! 

Here's more about Mitoy: 

Michael "Mitoy" Yonting is a Filipino band singer from Pangasinan / Sampaloc, Manila.

Mitoy discovered his passion for music at a young age. Like most artists, he actively pursued a career in the music industry but luck gave him half-a-wish. The young Mitoy back then had joined various televised talent competition shows that lead to various television appearances. He even earned a slot at a noontime show as a comedian-singer, but sadly, his career did not reach a full steam.

To raise a family, Mitoy went to Japan and other countries to work as a band singer. Later on, he came home and went to play his for his fellow countrymen. Today, Mitoy is with the band The Draybers where he plays regularly at Resorts World Manila. Because of his exposure to different and various races, Mitoy and his band learned to speak little and sing foreign songs/languages, including Japanese.

Mitoy joined the competition to mollify youthful dreams, make a career, and maybe win an awesome trophy.

Mitoy was the winner of 2012 Aliw Awards Best Group Performer in Hotel, Music lounges and Bar - DRAYBERS BAND.

Source: http://thevoice.abs-cbn.com/artists/profile/182be0c5cdcd5072bb1864cdee4d3d6e.html

X-Play Online Games : Playstation 4 Give-Away/ Grand Theft Auto 5 is Out, Sony Playstations for Raffle Winners

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Here's for the Playstation gamers !

X-Play Online Games, Inc. revs up and brings to the Philippines Rockstar North’s latest epic, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) for Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, as it launches in the country today.

Touted to be the biggest, most dynamic and most diverse open world ever created, GTA V introduces a bold new direction in storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer experience.

“We are very excited that GTA V is here,” said Ron Aquino of X-Play. “GTA fans can now finally experience the exhilaration of the game’s many exciting and explosive features, including new ways of players to repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game’s three lead characters, playing all sides of the game’s interwoven story.”

Set at the sprawling sun-soaked metropolis of Los Santos, what was once the envy of the Western world is now plagued with self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV.

In the game, the player can assume the role of three very different criminals who work their minds for survival and success:

Franklin, a street hustler looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score.

Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.

“All the classic hallmarks of this groundbreaking series will return,” continued Aquino. “Add in the incredible attention to detail, darkly humorous take on modern culture, and a brand new and ambitious approach to open world multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V is going to be one heck of a gaming experience.”

Fans who were able to pre-order GTA V through the country’s latest online game-shopping site, Gamers.PH, will have their copy delivered for FREE today; plus a free limited edition poster and access to travel in style in the Atomic Blimp.

Up for Grabs

Five (5) Sony Playstation 4 units are up for grabs for every purchase of GTA V (PS3 or Xbox 360 Standard/Limited/Collectors Edition) at any of the following participating authorized retailers:

Ansons, Astroplus, Astrovision, Automatic Centre, Gaisano Grand Malls, Gamers.ph, Gameline!, Game Gizmo, Game Extreme, Itech, The Landmark, Lazada, Lee Super Plaza, Metro Gaisano, Netopia, Planet Toys Sta. Lucia Department Store, Robinsons Department Store, Rustan’s, SM Appliance Center, Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us, Toy Town.

Upon purchase of GTA V, check the 10-digit alpha-numeric X-Play sticker code attached at the cover of the game box. Register at www.xplay.com.ph to fill up the online raffle form, along with the code.

A total of five (5) winners will get a chance to bring home a Sony Playstation 4 during the Grand Draw slated on November 6, 2013. Promo runs from September 17 until October 31, 2013.

For more information, visit www.xplay.com.ph

GTA V is now available at the following retail outlets:

§ Gamers.ph

§ Netopia

§ Lazada

§ Toys R' Us

§ Toy Kingdom

§ SM Appliance

§ Astrovision

§ Astroplus

§ Itech

§ Gameline

§ Game Xtreme

§ Toy Box (Robinson's Dept)

§ Abenson

§ Anson's

§ Automatic Centre

§ Grand Gaisano

§ Landmark

§ Lee Super Plaza

§ Metro Gaisano

§ Planet Toys

§ Rustan's

§ Toytown

About X-Play Online Games Inc.

X-play is a video game publisher in the Philippines responsible for the distribution of some of the best entertainment software in the industry. Currently, the company is an exclusive marketing partner of Take Two Interactive, and is handling games such as Bioshock Infinite, GTAV, and NBA 2K14. X-Play is also an exclusive partner of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. Along with its gaming efforts, X-Play is a Strategic Partner of Philstar.com for NBA.com Philippines.

Megan Lynne Young, wins Miss World 2013

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Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World 2013 held at the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday.

“I promise to be the best Miss World ever,” Young said after winning the 63rd annual event.

The 23-year-old Filipino-American actress and TV host Megan Young, bested 126 beauty queens from around the world. Young is the first Filipina to win the coveted title in a contest broadcast to more than 180 countries worldwide.

The 23-year-old Filipino-American actress and TV host presented the aura of a Miss World-in-the-making.

 Here's Megan's winning answer to the question on why she should win Miss World:

"Miss World for me treasures the core value of humanity and that guides her into understanding people, why they act the way that they do, how they're living their lives and I will use these core values in my understanding not only in helping others but to show other people how they can understand others, to help others so that as one, together, we shall help society."

Congratulations Megan Young! 

Megan Young wins as the Grand Top Model for Miss World 2013

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Miss World Philippines Megan Young won! Our very own beauty celebrity Megan Young is the grand winner in Top Models during the competition held last night at the Bali International Convention Center in Indonesia.

She is  #TopModelWINNER, #BeachFashion5thPlacer & #Multimedia4thPlacer for Miss World 2013.

Top Model

WINNER - PHILIPPINES - MEGAN YOUNG

2nd - UNITED STATES - Olivia Jordan

3rd - FRANCE - Marine Lorphelin

4th - UKRAINE - Anna Zaiachkivska

5th - BRAZIL - Sancler Frantz

Sports

WINNER - NETHERLANDS - JACQUELINE STEENBEEK

2nd - SPAIN - Elena Ibarbia Jimenez

3rd - NORTHERN IRELAND - Meagan Green

4th - PARAGUAY - Coral Ruiz

5th - EL SALVADOR - Paola Ayala

Beach Fashion

WINNER - BRAZIL - SANCLER FRANTZ

2nd - FRANCE - Marine Lorphelin

3rd - GHANA - Naa Okailey Shooter

4th - JAMAICA - Gina Hargitay

5th - PHILIPPINES - Megan Young

Multimedia

WINNER - INDIA - NAVNEET DHILLON

2nd - THAILAND - Kanyaphak Phokesomboon

3rd - NEPAL - Ishani Shrestha

4th - PHILIPPINES - Megan Young

5th - MALAYSIA - Melinder Bhullar

Beauty with a Purpose

WINNER - NEPAL - ISHANI SHRESTHA

2nd - AUSTRALIA - Erin Holland

3rd - TANZANIA - Brigitte Lyimo

4th - BELGIUM - Noémie Happart

5th - BRAZIL - Sancler Frantz

6th - FRANCE - Marine Lorphelin

7th - GHANA - Naa Okailer Shooter

8th - ENGLAND - Kirsty Heslewood

9th - INDIA - Navneet Dhillon

10th - ARUBA - Larissa Leeuwe

Congratulations to all of our winners!

Photos: Beauty Pageant Grand Slam Facebook, Miss World 2013 Page Ranking

Visit Sources: Facebook , Yahoo, and www.PageantRankings.com for more details and updates!

Globe’s 0917Wonderful promo!

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Let's enjoy the wonderful world of Globe’s 0917Wonderful promo! Win Gadgets, GC's, Globe Rewards Points and more! 

Globe's newest promo is exclusive for Globe, TM and Tattoo subscribers.

0917Wonderful is Globe's way of saying thank you for your continued support. 

Globe is giving away wonderful experiences to subscribers, everyday at 9:17AM and 9:17PM.

This is an early Christmas treat from globe, all Globe, TM and Tattoo On-The-Go subscribers can join this wonderful experience.

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