Eleven-year-old Alfred Baja turned all three judges' chairs with with his rendition of Journey's "Separate Ways."
Rock singer Bamboo Mañalac, the first to turn his chair, told Baja that he was impressed with his voice but frowned at his song choice.
"Para sa 'kin, kung ako ang magiging coach mo, 'yung vocal quality mo, hindi ko pipiliin 'tong kanta na ito para sa 'yo," Mañalac said, encouraging Baja to try a different genre better suited for his vocal range. "Something easier na 'yung power mo na 'yun will make it easier for for you to maneuver that arena."
Broadway star Lea Salonga agreed with Mañalac. "We can pick songs kung ano 'yung kaya ng katawan mo, 'yung kaya mong gawin mo talaga," she added.
Sharon Cuneta warned Baja against straining his voice too much. "Masisira ang vocal chords mo, lalo't lumalaki at magbibinata ka. Please 'wag mo pipilitin 'yun."
"Gustong-gusto ko 'yung confidence mo kanina na lumalabas sa power ng boses mo, sa volume. At sana sumali ka sa 'kin. Ituturo ko sa 'yo kung ano pang, kasi mananayaw ako e, pero marunong din ako magballad," Cuneta told Baja.
Baja joined Salonga's team, becoming her third recruit of the night. Lea now has a roster of 16 young artists.
His brother is suffering from hemophilia, a disease that prevents a person from producing enough protein to form a blood clot and stop bleeding. It can be fatal in extreme cases.
"The Voice Kids," hosted by Luis Manzano, Robi Domingo, and Kim Chiu, airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and on Sundays after "Goin' Bulilit."
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