X Factor Philippines has just announced the Top 20 contestants on Sunday’s episode of the show July 22, 2012. From 172 successful auditionees, they were trimmed down to 68 and judges Gary Valenciano, Pilita Corales, Martin Nievera and Charice has chosen the Top 20.

Two from each category will be eliminated before the live shows and only 12 contestants will move on to the finals. The 5 finalists in each of the 4 categories: 5 Girls (age 16-25), 5 Boys (age 16-25), 5 Over 25s (age 26 and above) and 5 Groups were chosen. They are the following:

Boys Category
1. Anton Paolo Antenor Cruz
2. Jeric Medina
3. Michael Pangilinan
4. Gabriel Anciano
5. Kedebon Colin

Girls Category
1. Allen Jane Sta. Maria
2. Jerrianne Mae Templo
3. KZ Tandingan
4. Abigail Mendoza
5. Angelica Prado

Over 25 Category
1. Joan Da
2. Paulo Castro
3. Cristine Ledesma
4. Mark Mabasa
5. Modesto Taran

Groups Category
1. Daddy’s Home
2. 5th Avids
3. Takeoff
4. Sweet Bliss
5. Lucky Girls (Judges Pick)