A group challenge and a shocking twist await the Top 12 contestants of "Kanta Pilipinas" this Saturday, 9:00pm, on TV5.

6 females, 3 males, 2 duos and 1 group comprise the Top 12 finalists vying for the P1 million grand prize, a recording contract and the title first champion of “Kanta Pilipinas.”

They are Fil-Spanish rock princess Thara Jordana, brother-sister duo Nicole and Carlo David, the girl-next-door from Davao Dea Formilleza, Fil-Am crooner Timmy Pavino, music wonder from Quezon City Allan Gonzales, singing hunk group 5az1, Cebuana diva and the singing ambassadress of Operation Smile Chadleen Lacdo-o, Las Piñas’ dynamic singing duo Daniel Grospe and JB Landrito, the “sweet voice of Bicol” Pia Diamante, former New Born Divas member Jeniffer Maravilla, Ilonggo rakista Ricky Deloviar and Boracay-based singer-songwriter Ferns Tosco.

This Saturday, March 9, the finalists will be divided and embark on a group challenge. The contestants from the weak-performing group will be in danger of elimination.

Kanta Pilipinas host Rico Blanco along with judges – Asia’s Nightingale Ms. Lani Misalucha and the Maestro of Filipino music Mr. Ryan Cayabyab with guest judge, renowned singer/songwriter Noel Cabangon, will decide who will go home.

Aside from the drastic elimination, a shocking twist will be revealed before this episode ends.

Don’t miss the inspiring performances and the twist that will change the game as the competition heats in “Kanta Pilipinas” this Saturday, 9pm on TV5.

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