Mitoy Yonting Wins 'The Voice Philippines'

Mitoy Yonting was hailed as the first-ever winner of  "The Voice of the Philippines" during the show's finale held at Resorts World Manila’s Newport Performing Arts Theater Sunday night, September 29.

Mitoy Yonting with his family during the finale

Mitoy received 57.65% of the combined text and online votes to beat second placer, Klarisse de Guzman (42.35%) in their ultimate showdown.

In Sunday’s finale, Mitoy crooned the Beatles hit "Help" and performed with his coach Lea Salonga and comedian Vice Ganda in a comic take of "Total Eclipse of the Heart."

As the winner of "The Voice of the Philippines," the 43-year-old singer won P2 million, a home entertainment package, a new car, an Asian tour package for two, and a four-year recording contract with MCA Universal.