Controversies and criticisms of The Voice of the Philippines

During the pilot episode, the show received fairly negative reviews from the viewers emphasizing the design of the infamous red chairs, and set.

[13] Pooled reviews from novices of the franchise stated that the coaches were found to be a bit exaggerated on television.

ABS-CBN can take inspiration from our neighbors in Thailand and Vietnam who were more detailed on their performance venue when they staged the same show.

Even the inclusion of the youngest mentor Sarah Geronimo was not a bad idea at all as the singer seems to know what she’s talking about.

While Bamboo’s subtlety defines his character as a judge and musician, Lea Salonga and apl.de.ap can tone down a little as they often look off and distracting whenever they do their over-the-top gestures.

"[18] Despite having a lot of negative reviews from the viewers, there were also who praised the show just like the artists who were invited for the Blind auditions,[12] and the quality and credibility of the line-up of the coaches.

PEP noted that Geronimo has a tendency to act like a fan girl, making her more younger and perhaps less authoritative coach.

This was noted as pity staunch for Geronimo, knowing that she actually provides sound and practical advice to the invited artists for the Blind auditions.

Third, Salonga should give more fun moments in order to make the show more lively like when she drops her funny and bold antics.

One was from a freelance writer named Carline Reyes who had provided a positive review of Salonga who has been bashed on Twitter.

Plus, the fact that it’s Lea Salonga.” Reyes also gave a positive review for apl.de.Ap and she said, “In selling himself, apl makes sure that he doesn't just give artists opportunities and possibilities to enhance their talent, but he lets them know that he understands where they are coming from as well.

She’s optimistic and sincere in wooing the artist she wants to belong in her team.” She also didn't forgot about Bamboo and provided him a review as well, “I think he’s looking for soul and depth.

He’s looking for certain kinds of artists; he’s picky, and that’s understandable.”[21] Bamboo Mañalac received many negative comments after the season one's first episode of the Battles aired on July 28, 2013, after he made a controversial choice on picking Lee Grane Maranan over Dan Billano.

Maranan undeniably admitted her loss over Billano but he thanked her coach for picking her and later added a promise that she will do better in the next round of the competition.

[25] Later, on July 29, 2013, Mañalac made a statement in his official Facebook account saying, "I believe in Dan.

Be positive, let's support both artists ..."[26][27] Mañalac again received negative feedback with his choice after he picked Paolo Onesa over the Cordovales Father & Son duo during the third episode of the Battles aired on August 4, 2013.

At the end of the day, ang goal ko lang naman is pareho silang lumipad.

[28] In an interview made by ABS-CBN News Channel's Headstart on August 9, 2013, Mañalac gave his statements about his choices in The Voice of the Philippines.

"I think the boys, they performed better but I think the tone, the richness of the voice, the honey, the glint in the eye, I think Paolo had that.

[29][30] Several users from Facebook and Twitter were blocked by the social management team of the show after several spoilers of The Battles' winners were posted online.

[31] After the last episode of the Knockouts that aired on January 19, 2015, Mañalac announced that Joniver Robles it was replaced by Rita Martinez after the former decided to withdraw from the show due to his personal reasons.