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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8rU3sKa8sQ?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>A singing hopeful from Dasmariñas, Cavite on Wednesday became the second “Record Holder” of the noontime singing competition “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” after successfully defending his champion title 10 times.</p><p>John Mark Saga was given the opportunity to pick among three “treasure boxes” reserved for those with the distinction, like Elaine Duran before him.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/18/18/watch-big-decision-overwhelms-tawag-record-holder-after-historic-run">WATCH: Big decision overwhelms ‘Tawag’ record holder after historic run</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gaMq8weiWC8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>The first box contained P50,000 — an additional cash prize to the amount of P260,000 Saga earned over his historic run. The second box had inside a TNT Records logo, signifying a chance to record a single under the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” label. The third box, meanwhile, held another “golden mikropono,” which would give Saga the power to pick a song for her semifinals opponent, should he opt for it.</p><p>“Para makatulong sa aking family at sa pag-aaral ko, I will choose treasure box number one,” Saga said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KncJJYxTjDM?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>He will go on to compete in the quarterly semifinals — a familiar situation for Saga, who previously managed to advance to that leg of “Tawag ng Tanghalan” during its last season. He, however, failed to clinch a spot in the grand finals at the time.</p><p>Duran, the first “Record Holder” before Saga, triumphed in her quarter’s semifinals and has already secured her grand finals slot.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7rz-mXlB2Ew?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>A singing hopeful from Dasmariñas, Cavite on Wednesday became the second “Record Holder” of the noontime singing competition “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” after successfully defending his champion title 10 times.</p>

A singing hopeful from Dasmariñas, Cavite on Wednesday became the second “Record Holder” of the noontime singing competition “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” after successfully defending his champion title 10 times.