Batang ETV holds its 5th Talent Search and Christmas Party

ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.’s E-Media Program celebrated Batang ETV Children’s Club’s 5th anniversary through a singing contest and an early Christmas party last December 3, 2006 at the Fountain Area of Robinsons Place Pioneer in Mandaluyong City.

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Among the seven young talents, 11 year old Aileen Fernandez of Cabuyao, Laguna emerged as the Grand Champion of the Batang ETV Talent Search 2006 for the song Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos and took home a cash prize of P5,000, a plaque, and 16 volumes of Eye Witness Science books from Diwa Learning Systems and Bato Balani Foundation. On the other hand, Jeleen Micah Almeyda who came all the way from Atimonan, Quezon was awarded 1st Runner-up and received P2,500 in cash and a plaque while Ma. Estella Cruz of Lipa City was recognized as the 2nd Runner-up and she received P1,500 in cash and a plaque. Nevertheless, other participants who also showed their impressive and powerful voices were Chris Lawrenbert Hingpit of Marikina City, Alisah Bonaobra of Paco, Manila, Janelle Cruz of Malabon City, and Kaexel Ruth Siso of Bacoor, Cavite. Certainly, every contestant received these early Christmas gifts: teddy bear and gift certificates from Go Nuts Donuts, W.L Snack Pack, Marcelino Pan ‘y Vino VCD from Video City, clothes and caps from BNY Kids, discount coupons from Workshops @ ABS-CBN, Robee Stickers, Li’l Hands Art Pack, and gift packs from Jolly Candy. Special thanks to the judges: Leah Bautista (Executive Producer, BKTV), Cielo Reyes (Creative Communications Manager, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.), Claudette Sevilla (Executive Producer, Sine’skwela), and Jhunnie Moleta (Marketing Officer, Video City).

Meanwhile, other BETV members who attended the said event participated in the various game segments: Q&A with Math Tinik and Epol Apple courtesy of Diwa Learning Systems and Bato Balani Foundation, mascot dance with W.L Foods’ Super Bawang and Corn Bits, and a lot of raffle segments. Moreover, past winners and other special guests also had their appearances in the show: Angelie Urquico (1st BETV Grand Champion for 2002 and Little Big Star Season 2 Grand Champion for the Big Division), Charice Pempengco (Little Big Star Season 1 2nd runner up for the Big Division), Rhap Salazar (Little Big Star Season 1 Grand Champion for the Little Division), Bryan Joshua Vergara (BETV Grand Champion for 2005), and the Denim Girls (Batang ETV Champion - Dance Category for 2005).