X-Factor first grand winner 2012: KZ Tandingan, Home coming to USEP and Digos City!

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First of all... Hello from Davao!

I have been living for a few years in Davao and enjoy it very much. The idea of my own news blog started with my parents who used to ask me very often 'What is happening now in Davao?' over the phone. So, I want to dedicate this news blog to all my folks abroad and all the other readers who appreciate updated news about Davao's culture, entertainment, their vivid economic growth, their business sector, their local politics, their places to eat and go to and updates on education and health issues concerning us, the Dabawenyos.

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KZ Tandingan, a 21-year-old aspiring singer from Digos City, in Davao del Sur, who almost lost her voice from a throat problem in high school, came out as the first winner of "The X-Factor Philippines" last Sunday (Oct. 7) night at the PAGCOR Theater, Manila. Tandingan, an early favorite of the latest ABS-CBN talent search and protegee of Charice, bested Gabriel Maturan and others during the show's star-studded season finale after garnering 54.77% of the total viewer's votes.

KZ visited her old alma mater, the University of Southeastern Philippines campus, in Obrero, Davao City and was warmly welcomed by the USEP President, Dr. Perfecto Alibin and thousands of students/fans. After visiting her old school, she gave an interview at Villa Mercedes before she made her way home, to her home town Digos City. In Digos City, a big welcome-home-party was given for the grand winner.

--- Indeed, "a star was born in Digos!" (quote from Gary V. to KZ). Kudos!!!!