From the Top 24 auditionees, the Top 12 finalists of TV5's "Kanta Pilipinas" were revealed on Saturday, March 2, after the final deliberation of the judges.

After the final deliberation of judges Vehnee Saturno, Lani Misalucha, Ryan Cayabyab and host Rico Blanco, the Top 12 finalists who will vie for the P1 million grand prize are now complete. One group, two duos and 9 solo vocalists survived the drastic cut.

In alphabetical order, the Top 12 finalists and their Twitter handle are:

1. 5az1 – @KP5az1
2. Allan Gonzales – @KP_Allan
3. Chadleen Lacdo-o – @KPChadleen
4. Daniel and JB – @KPJb_Daniel
5. Dea Formilleza – @KPDea
6. Ferns Tosco – @KPFerns
7. Jeniffer Maravilla – @KPJeniffer
8. Nicole and Carlo – @KPCarlo_Nicole
9. Pia Diamante – @KP_Pia
10. Ricky Deloviar – @KPRicky
11. Thara Jordana – @KPThara
12. Timmy Pavino – @KPTimmy

On the other hand, the 12 eliminated contestants are:

AJ Tabaldo
Allison Gonzales
Esther Martinez
Haizel Fernando
Isaiah Antonio
Giancarlo Baldonido
Gregory Llamoso
Jacob Gayanelo
Janeth Gomez
Raz Mendoza
Rochelle Merced
Zari Bilon

Don’t miss the first singing battle of the 12 finalists this Saturday, March 9, on TV5’s “Kanta Pilipinas” after “Hayop sa Galing.”

#KantaPilipinas