Mindanao Pride The Voice Teen Grand Champion Jona Soquite

The 14 year old and 4 chair turner Jona from Davao City won the grand champion in The Voice Teens. Jona has been seasoned by singing contests driven by her dream to provide a new home for her family who lives by a river, she will use everything her singer father and coach Sarah have taught her in order to win. The youngest artist in the competition, Jona has already shown she does not back down from any challenge by performing songs that showcase her versatility. The Tabing Ilog Sweetheart of Davao has also consistently received praises for her heartfelt singing.

The pride of Mindanao Jona Soquite, who was coached by Sarah Geronimo, edged out the competition with her soaring rendition of “I Believe I Can Fly” on Sunday.

She also performed Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and “Better Days” with Geronimo during the first part of the finale on Saturday.

Soquite got 44.78 percent of votes, followed by Isabela Vinzon, Mica Becerro and Jeremy Glinoga with 22.42, 17.79 and 15.01 percent, respectively.

Another Mindanaoans share her talent and show to everybody that Minandanaoans are very talented, beautiful and brave people. 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, the Pambansang Kamao Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and the President of the Republic of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.