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Quarter Two semifinalists in week-long semifinals

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The latest semifinalists of Tawag ng Tanghalan are set to clash in the Quarter Two semifinals week-long showdown of the original Pinoy singing competition starting today in the Kapamilya noontime show It’s Showtime.

Don’t miss the “Fab Biritera of Olongapo” Phoebe Salvatierra and the returning contender, the “Big Sister Belter of Batangas” Pauline Agupitan, as they represent Luzon and showcase their singing prowess to win a spot in the grand finals.

The region of Visayas is also well represented as the “Rockboy-calista of Cebu” Christofer Mendrez; the “Endearing Balladeer of Boracay” Andrey Magada; and the “Singing Voice Actress of Cebu” Marielle Montellano do what it takes to win and make their provinces proud.

Will the next grand finalist be from Luzon? Or will the Visayan contenders avenge their region?

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Meanwhile, as the Quarter Three of the competition approaches, viewers are in for a huge treat as Tawag ng Tanghalan cooks up three big surprises, which will surely heat up the singing battle even more.

Don’t miss the talented Pinoy singers as they battle for supremacy in Tawag ng Tanghalan in the noontime variety show It’s Showtime, Monday to Saturday on ABS-CBN or ABS-CBN HD (SkyCable ch 167).

For more information, log-on to TawagNgTanghalan.abs-cbn.com/livestream and follow “Tawag ng Tanghalan” on Facebook (facebook.com/TawagNgTanghalan), Twitter (@TNTABSCBN), and Instagram (@TawagNgTanghalan).

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Songs show hopes of Smokey Mountain children

Fr. Benigno Beltran

In Smokey Mountain, scavengers living alongside Metro Manila’s wasteland are a normal sight. The landfill located in Tondo, Manila has always been associated with poverty, alienation, and hopelessness.

Existing for over 40 years, Smokey Mountain is a place that continually draws the attention of missionaries from all over the world. One of the most prominent clerics who helped scores of families in Smokey Mountain is Reverend Benigno P. Beltran, SVD, of the Risen Christ parish.  

Father Ben, as he is fondly called, has worked with the residents of Smokey Mountain for more than 27 years. The priest from Lanao del Norte, known for his innovative ideas, has inked partnerships with international companies to bring into the area digital learning, landfill mining, a composting and recycling business, and a cottage industry organic soap making.

Now the forward-thinking priest is bringing the hopes and aspirations of Smokey Mountain parishioners to the local music scene. All the 10 songs from the album entitled, Bata, Bata, Ano Ang Pangarap Mo?, were written by Beltran, who hopes to tell the dreams and experiences of the children living in the landfill.

According to Beltran, his experiences have prompted him to write the songs. “I lived in Smokey Mountain, an enormous garbage dump for over 30 years. In this album, I have embodied the misery and dreams of the children living there.”

Featured artists in the album are pop star Sarah Geronimo who sang the title track song and other homegrown singers such as Jerome Abalos, Martin De Los Santos, and Kawagu. 

The album also features the following songs: “Smokey Mountain (Walang Gin si Itay)”; “Banyaga Sa Sariling Lupa”; “Batang Preso”; “Kalapating Mataas ang Lipad” interpreted by Kawagu; “Bata, Bata Halika”; “Sana Magkabuhok Ulit Ako”; and “Inang Daigdig”.  Also included are remixed versions of “Sana Magkabuhok Muli Ako” ; and “Smokey Mountain (Walang Gin si Itay)”.

Proceeds of the album will towards projects aimed at alleviating the plight of abused and marginalized children through Mga Anak ni Inang Daigdig and the Sandiwaan Center for Learning.

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