Lola's Playlist is a singing competition for children who are twelve years old and under. Child contestants sing hit songs from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
There have been two editions.
The original edition was a subsegment of Kalyeserye conceived during the tenth monthsary of AlDub. Lola's Playlist was integrated into the storyline of Kalyeserye as a contest to entertain the sad Lola Nidora who was missing Alden and Maine while they were shooting for their film Imagine You and Me in Como, Italy. The singing competition lasted for three months, declaring ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin as the ultimate champion.
After the competition, four of the five championship finalists of the original edition appeared regularly on the noontime show as in-house singers. As their popularity further rose, the four championship finalists became known as the Broadway Boys. Soon, they were given an opportunity to sing with various respected Filipino singers in a weekly mini-concert segment title Broadway Boys in Concert.
Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion is the second edition of the segment that premiered less than a month after the grand finals of the original edition. It is no longer part of the defunct Kalyeserye, but it remained as a subsegment of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol. Unlike the original edition where there is only one champion, Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion declares a champion at the end of each week. Daily winners will compete against each other in the weekly finals where only two competitors will advance to challenge the current champion in the weekly championship round.
Lola's Playlist
Lola's Playlist is a subsegment of Kalyeserye. Aspiring child singers who are twelve years old or under must sing old jukebox hits in this retro-themed competition.
The contestants who won in the daily rounds then underwent a series of elimination rounds until only five grand finalists are left in the competition. The five competitors are known as the "Elite Circle of Five". They are Joshua Lumbao, Joshua Torino, Benidict Aboyme, Francis Aglabtin, and Narcylyn Esguerra.
The five finalists must then compete against one another in the week-long daily championship rounds by earning the most number of stars for their performances. The three grand finalists with the most number of stars will advance to the grand finals titled "Ultimate Battle of the Champions" to decide the ultimate winner of the competition. The three grand finalists who competed in the ultimate grand finals are Francis Aglabtin, Benidict Aboyme, and Joshua Torino.
The "Ultimate Battle of the Champions" is divided into two rounds. In the first round, each of the three grand finalists must perform a song of their choice. At the end of the round, one of the grand finalists will be eliminated by the judges, and only two contestants will move on to the second round. The two finalists who competed in the next round are Francis Aglabtin and Benidict Aboyme.
In the second round, the two grand finalists must perform the same song by providing their own rendition of the musical piece. The song choice is the 1955 hit song "Unchained Melody" by American singer Todd Duncan. The contestants are judged by their voice quality, vocal projection and interpretation, stage presence, and audience impact.
Ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan was named as the ultimate Lola's Playlist grand champion in the grand finals of the competition, receiving a trophy and ₱300,000 in cash prize.
After the competition, four of the five competitors from the "Elite Circle of Five" appeared regularly on the noontime show as in-house singers. Francis Aglabtin, Benidict Aboyme, Joshua Torino, and Joshua Lumbao became a quartet known as the Broadway Boys.
Ultimate Battle of the Champions
| Grand Finalist | Song |
|---|---|
| Francis Aglabtin | "If I Never Sing Another Song" |
| Benidict Aboyme | "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" |
| Joshua Torino | "Speak Softly, Love" |
| Grand Finalist | Song |
|---|---|
| Benidict Aboyme | "Unchained Melody" |
| Francis Aglabtin |
Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion
Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion is the second season of the segment. It is no longer part of the defunct segment Kalyeserye, but it remained as a subsegment of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol. Like the original season, child contestants must still sing hit songs from the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s for the competition.
A major revision of the competition's rules concerns the championship round. Instead of having one champion for the competition, Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion declares a champion at the end of each week.
Daily winners must face each other in the weekly finals where only two competitors will be declared winners. The two winners will then advance to the weekly championship round to face against the competition's current champion.
If one of the challengers successfully beats the defending champion, then the winning contestant will be declared the new champion. If the week's contestants fail to beat the champion, the defending champion will retain his or her title until the next championship. The current champion will then face against the next championship's challengers until someone else successfully beats him or her in the upcoming weeks.
The champion is also eligible to be inducted into the Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion Hall of Fame. Originally, the defending champion must win a total of ten times in order to be placed in the Hall of Fame. Overtime, the requirement for the number of wins has been lowered down to four. If the defending champion wins four championship rounds in a row, then he or she will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The defending champion will no longer be eligible to compete any further, and the search for a new champion will commence.
Francis Aglabtin, the ultimate champion of the first season of Lola's Playlist, automatically became the very first champion of the second season. He is also the first champion to be placed in the Hall of Fame of Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion after winning ten times. His seven wins in the elimination rounds and the grand finals of the original Lola's Playlist have been counted to his number of wins for the Hall of Fame. His three straight championship wins in Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion completed the requirement for his induction to the Hall of Fame.
Other Hall of Famers include Heart Aguirre, Niel Loma, and Katrina Therese Segovia. Each of them won four championships.
1st Weekly Championship
The first weekly championship occurred on 12 September 2016. Ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin is the defending champion that this week's two winners must face against. The challengers of this week are Kim Julia Zara and Dona Salazar.
The winner of this week's championship is Francis Aglabtin. This is technically his first win in Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion. However, his previous wins in the elimination rounds of the first original Lola's Playlist have been counted for the Hall of Fame. Therefore, this is his eighth win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Aglabtin | 10 | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan | "You'll Never Walk Alone" |
| Kim Julia Zara | 11 | Sta. Barbara, Pampanga | "New York, New York" |
| Dona Salazar | 11 | Sampaloc, Bulacan | "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" |
2nd Weekly Championship
The second weekly championship occurred on 19 September 2016. Ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Jan Lloyd Pernicia and Clarreazze Wepingco.
The winner of this week's championship is Francis Aglabtin. This is technically his second win. However, his previous wins in the elimination rounds of the first original Lola's Playlist have been counted for the Hall of Fame. Therefore, this is his ninth win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Aglabtin | 10 | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan | "Somewhere" |
| Jan Lloyd Pernicia | 12 | Binangonan, Rizal | "A Time for Us" |
| Clarreazze Wepingco | 11 | Silang, Cavite | "A House is Not a Home" |
3rd Weekly Championship
The third weekly championship occurred on 26 September 2016. Ten-year-old Francis Aglabtin is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Anica Kim Gepanayao and Hannah Esguerra.
The winner of this week's championship is Francis Aglabtin. This is technically his third win. However, his previous wins in the elimination rounds of the first original Lola's Playlist have been counted for the Hall of Fame. Therefore, this is his tenth win. After winning ten times, Francis Aglabtin has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Aglabtin | 10 | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan | "Bridge over Troubled Water" |
| Anica Kim Gepanayao | 9 | Montalban, Rizal | "What Kind of Fool Am I?" |
| Hannah Esguerra | 11 | Taytay, Rizal | "Don't Rain on My Parade" |
4th Weekly Championship
The fourth weekly championship occurred on 3 October 2016.
After being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Francis Aglabtin is no longer eligible to compete any further. Therefore, there is no defending champion. The regular weekly finals is this week's championship. The competitors of this week are John Carlo Comendador, Kristel Belo, Macky Empuerto, and Princess Gonzales.
The winner of this week's championship is John Carlo Comendador. This is his first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "Happy" |
| Kristel Belo | 10 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "I'll Never Love This Way Again" |
| Macky Empuerto | 11 | San Juan, Metro Manila | "Imagine" |
| Princess Gonzales | 12 | Fairview, Quezon City | "Touch Me in the Morning" |
5th Weekly Championship
The fifth weekly championship occurred on 10 October 2016. Eleven-year-old John Carlo Comendador is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Lady Ramento and Pristine May Flores.
The winner of this week's championship is John Carlo Comendador. This is his second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "You are My Destiny" |
| Lady Ramento | 11 | Binangonan, Rizal | "Do You Know Where You're Going To?" |
| Pristine May Flores | 10 | Malabon, Metro Manila | "Proud Mary" |
6th Weekly Championship
The sixth weekly championship occurred on 25 October 2016. Eleven-year-old John Carlo Comendador is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Aiko Takagi and Elizah Davie Larida.
The winner of this week's championship is John Carlo Comendador. This is his third win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "My World Keeps Getting Smaller Everyday" |
| Aiko Takagi | 11 | Marikina, Metro Manila | "Home" |
| Elizah Davie Larida | 9 | Sto. Tomas, Batangas | "You Don't Own Me" |
7th Weekly Championship
The seventh weekly championship occurred on 3 November 2016. Eleven-year-old John Carlo Comendador is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Rock Opong and Abbie Hercia.
The winner of this week's championship is Abbie Hercia. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlo Comendador | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "You Make Me Feel Brand New" |
| Rock Opong | 10 | Iloilo City | "I Don't Want to Talk about It" |
| Abbie Hercia | 11 | Cabuyao, Laguna | "All in Love is Fair" |
8th Weekly Championship
The eighth weekly championship occurred on 10 November 2016. Eleven-year-old Abbie Hercia is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Heart Aguirre and Bea Tan.
The winner of this week's championship is Heart Aguirre. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbie Hercia | 11 | Cabuyao, Laguna | "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know" |
| Heart Aguirre | 10 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | "Gulong ng Palad" |
| Bea Tan | 11 | Sta. Rosa, Laguna | "You Changed My Life in a Moment" |
9th Weekly Championship
The ninth weekly championship occurred on 18 November 2016. Ten-year-old Heart Aguirre is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Cedric Ramirez and Jewel Nabella.
The winner of this week's championship is Heart Aguirre. This is her second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Aguirre | 10 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | "Pag-ibig Ko'y Ibang-iba" |
| Cedric Ramirez | 11 | Binangonan, Rizal | "I Believe" |
| Jewel Nabella | 12 | Morong, Rizal | "If I Could Reach You" |
10th Weekly Championship
The tenth weekly championship occurred on 28 November 2016. Ten-year-old Heart Aguirre is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Angela Mae Jastillana and Gian Luigi Ale.
The winner of this week's championship is Heart Aguirre. This is her third win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Aguirre | 10 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | "I Always Get Caught in the Rain" |
| Angela Mae Jastillana | 11 | Cabuyao, Laguna | "Chain of Fools" |
| Gian Luigi Ale | 11 | Tagbilaran City, Bohol | "When a Man Loves a Woman" |
11th Weekly Championship
The eleventh weekly championship occurred on 6 December 2016. Ten-year-old Heart Aguirre is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Curthney Basa and Gabrielle Soldevilla.
The winner of this week's championship is Heart Aguirre. This is her fourth win. After winning four times, Heart Aguirre has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Aguirre | 10 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | "Kailangan Kita" |
| Curthney Basa | 12 | Bacolor, Pampanga | "Woman in Love" |
| Gabrielle Soldevilla | 11 | Malabon, Metro Manila | "It Takes Too Long to Live Alone" |
12th Weekly Championship
The twelfth weekly championship occurred on 12 December 2016.
After being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Heart Aguirre is no longer eligible to compete any further. Therefore, there is no defending champion. The regular weekly finals is this week's championship. The competitors of this week are Jayra Aquino, Riza Villanueva, and Mae Gallemaso.
The winner of this week's championship is Mae Gallemaso. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Gallemaso | 11 | Montalban, Rizal | "Somewhere" |
| Jayra Aquino | 11 | Sta. Ana, Manila | "Evergreen" |
| Riza Villanueva | 11 | Sariaya, Quezon | "Big Spender" |
13th Weekly Championship
The thirteenth weekly championship occurred on 19 December 2016. Eleven-year-old Mae Gallemaso is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are JC Tan and Joseph Miraflores.
The winner of this week's championship is JC Tan. This is his first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Gallemaso | 11 | Montalban, Rizal | "Climb Every Mountain" |
| JC Tan | 12 | Tondo, Manila | "You'll Never Walk Alone" |
| Joseph Miraflores | 11 | Antipolo City | "If This is Love" |
14th Weekly Championship
The fourteenth weekly championship occurred on 3 January 2017. Twelve-year-old JC Tan is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Niel Loma and Joy Gagajena ,
The winner of this week's championship is Niel Loma. This is his first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC Tan | 12 | Tondo, Manila | "Without You" |
| Niel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Your Song" |
| Joy Gagajena | 12 | Biñan, Laguna | "I've Never Been to Me" |
15th Weekly Championship
The fifteenth weekly championship occurred on 11 January 2017. Twelve-year-old Niel Loma is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Pichie Losito and Kyla San Roque.
The winner of this week's championship is Niel Loma. This is his second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Weekend in New England" |
| Pichie Losito | 11 | Bacoor, Cavite | "Blue Bayou" |
| Kyla San Roque | 11 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | "Send in the Clowns" |
16th Weekly Championship
The sixteenth weekly championship occurred on 19 January 2017. Twelve-year-old Niel Loma is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Briana Clark and Christian San Roque.
The winner of this week's championship is Niel Loma. This is his third win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "All in Love is Fair" |
| Briana Clark | 9 | Olongapo City | "This is My Life" |
| Christian San Roque | 8 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | "She's Always a Woman" |
17th Weekly Championship
The seventeenth weekly championship occurred on 6 February 2017. Twelve-year-old Niel Loma is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Kenneth Giducos and Yohance Buie.
The winner of this week's championship is Niel Loma. This is his fourth win. After winning four times, Niel Loma has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niel Loma | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Wildflower" |
| Kenneth Giducos | 11 | Subic, Zambales | "More Today than Yesterday" |
| Yohance Buie | 11 | Antipolo, Rizal | "Fly Me to the Moon" |
18th Weekly Championship
The eighteenth weekly championship occurred on 23 February 2017.
After being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Niel Loma is no longer eligible to compete any further. Therefore, there is no defending champion. The regular weekly finals is this week's championship. The competitors of this week are Krishia Aler, Carmela Lorzano, and Felicity Kyle Napuli.
The winner of this week's championship is Krishia Aler. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishia Aler | 11 | Marikina City | "Don't Rain on My Parade" |
| Carmela Lorzano | 7 | Cuenca, Batangas | "It Takes a Man and a Woman" |
| Felicity Kyle Napuli | 10 | Mandaluyong City | "Just a Love Song" |
19th Weekly Championship
The nineteenth weekly championship occurred on 14 March 2017. Eleven-year-old Krishia Aler is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Aizelle Pasion and Kystle Faith Campos.
The winner of this week's championship is Krystle Faith Campos. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishia Aler | 11 | Marikina City | "A House is Not a Home" |
| Aizelle Pasion | 10 | Caloocan City | "Neither One of Us" |
| Krystle Faith Campos | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Inseparable" |
20th Weekly Championship
The twentieth weekly championship occurred on 3 April 2017. Twelve-year-old Krystle Faith Campos is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Faith Anne Tua and Sharla Mae Cerilles.
The winner of this week's championship is Krystle Faith Campos. This is her second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krystle Faith Campos | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "What Kind of Fool Am I?" |
| Faith Anne Tua | 9 | Paco, Manila | "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" |
| Sharla Mae Cerilles | 12 | Parañaque City | "A Natural Woman" |
21st Weekly Championship
The twenty-first weekly championship occurred on 19 April 2017. Twelve-year-old Krystle Faith Campos is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are George Cardenas, Jr. and Stephanie Grace Ilo.
The winner of this week's championship is George Cardenas, Jr. This is his first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krystle Faith Campos | 12 | Calamba, Laguna | "Bridges" |
| George Cardenas, Jr. | 12 | Quezon City | "Moon River" |
| Stephanie Grace Ilo | 10 | Marikina City | "Don't Cry Out Loud" |
22nd Weekly Championship
The twenty-second weekly championship occurred on 8 May 2017. Twelve-year-old George Cardenas, Jr. is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Renee Yusi and Fiona Canlas.
The winner of this week's championship is George Cardenas, Jr. This is his second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Cardenas, Jr. | 12 | Quezon City | "Even Now" |
| Renee Yusi | 9 | San Fernando, Pampanga | "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love" |
| Fiona Canlas | 12 | Caloocan City | "If I Could Reach You" |
23rd Weekly Championship
The twenty-third weekly championship occurred on 8 June 2017. Twelve-year-old George Cardenas, Jr. is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Katrina Therese Vicente and Anjanette Vicente.
The winner of this week's championship is Katrina Therese Segovia. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Cardenas, Jr. | 12 | Quezon City | "Solitaire" |
| Katrina Therese Segovia | 12 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras | "People" |
| Anjanette Vicente | 8 | Cainta, Rizal | "Hopelessly Devoted to You" |
24th Weekly Championship
The twenty-fourth weekly championship occurred on 22 June 2017. Twelve-year-old Katrina Therese Segovia is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Hannah Mae Santos and Marian Santos.
The winner of this week's championship is Katrina Therese Segovia. This is her second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Therese Segovia | 12 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras | "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" |
| Hannah Mae Santos | 10 | Caloocan City | "Never Never Never" |
| Marian Santos | 9 | San Jose del Monte, Bulacan | "The Greatest Performance of My Life" |
25th Weekly Championship
The twenty-fifth weekly championship occurred on 1 July 2017. Twelve-year-old Katrina Therese Segovia is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Bonnie Charm Araujo and Princess Aliyah Rabara.
The winner of this week's championship is Katrina Therese Segovia. This is her third win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Therese Segovia | 12 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras | "All By Myself" |
| Bonnie Charm Araujo | 10 | Antipolo City | "Lovin' You" |
| Princess Aliyah Rabara | 8 | Marilao, Bulacan | "The Impossible Dream" |
26th Weekly Championship
The twenty-sixth weekly championship occurred on 12 July 2017. Twelve-year-old Katrina Therese Segovia is still the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Kariz Espinosa and Arnie Maun.
The winner of this week's championship is Katrina Therese Segovia. This is her fourth win. After winning four times, Katrina Therese Segovia has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Therese Segovia | 12 | Nueva Valencia, Guimaras | "I Will Always Love You" |
| Kariz Espinosa | 8 | Caloocan City | "It Ain't Easy Comin' Down" |
| Arnie Maun | 10 | Candaba, Pampanga | "Who Can I Turn To" |
27th Weekly Championship
The twenty-seventh weekly championship occurred on 1 August 2017.
After being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Katrina Therese Segovia is no longer eligible to compete any further. Therefore, there is no defending champion. The regular weekly finals is this week's championship. The competitors of this week are Yi-Shin Lai, John Mark Ejes, and Princess Gay Gurrea.
The winner of this week's championship is Princess Gay Gurrea. This is her first win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yi-Shin Lai | 12 | Paombong, Bulacan | "If This is Love" |
| John Mark Ejes | 12 | Batangas City | "What I Did for Love" |
| Princess Gay Gurrea | 12 | Davao City | "Somebody Waiting" |
28th Weekly Championship
The twenty-eighth weekly championship occurred on 15 August 2017. Twelve-year-old Princess Gay Gurrea is the defending champion. The challengers of this week are Frinces Heart Lanugo and Elizabeth Therese Cruz.
The winner of this week's championship is Princess Gay Gurrea. This is her second win.
| Grand Finalist | Age | Origin | Song |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Gay Gurrea | 12 | Davao City | "I Honestly Love You" |
| Frinces Heart Lanugo | 11 | Calamba, Laguna | "I Need to Be in Love" |
| Elizabeth Therese Cruz | 11 | Tondo, Manila | "It Takes a Man and a Woman" |