Little Superstars of America’s Got Talent S12

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Talent comes even in the smallest of sizes

America’s Got Talent knows that even the tiniest singer or dancer can make the biggest impact.

Now in Season 12, the talent contest has brought to the show some of the youngest and brightest aspirants to capture hearts worldwide. From musical performances to acrobatics, whether solo or part of a crew, these little contenders have no trouble proving themselves just as worthy as the rest of the competition.

Get to know some of these young talents below.

Merrick Hanna

Hailing from Encinitas, California, Merrick Hanna picked up his passion for dancing from his grandmother, who spends four days a week in dance class. This 12-year-old hopeful not only has a knack for hip-hop and pop-and-lock dancing, but he also has a talent for acting and animation

Darci Lynne

This 13-year-old young lady from Oklahoma City discovered her passion for ventriloquism when she saw a performance at a church event. Realizing that it’s not something very common, Darci Lynne Farmer hopes to keep the art alive together with her rabbit puppet, Petunia.

Artyon & Paige

Ten-year-old Artyon Celestine and nine-year-old Paige Glenn first became a pair at a dance class in Murrieta, California. This adorable dance duo has since embarked on a journey to show America what the two can do to the beat of the country’s most popular tunes. 

Angelica Hale

At the tender age of four, singer Angelica Hale contracted an insidious strep infection that affected multiple organs, requiring her to undergo several surgeries as well as a kidney transplant made possible through her mother, Eva Hale. Now ten years old, the young Filipino-American from Atlanta, Georgia continues to spread cheerfulness as she pursues her singing career while making the most out of life.

Evie Clair

When her father was diagnosed with stage-four colon cancer, young Evie Clair Abplanalp of Florence, Arizona would visit his room and sing so he can find comfort as well as strength. This 14-year-old singer-pianist has since dedicated her talents to honor her dad as she pursues her dream of stardom.

Be surprised by these little darlings and many other talents showcased on the stage of America’s Got Talent, along with judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel. America’s Got Talent Season 12 airs every Sunday, 9:00PM, first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment.

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Blue Ant Entertainment

The general entertainment channel with the best mix of reality, drama, comedy, and daily programmes. It features shows aired same day from the U.S. or U.K. including competitions Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor UK; dailies Entertainment Tonight, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. It is also home to some of the biggest award shows in the world. Aired ‘LIVE’, these include The Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.

#CaptureSinulog and get a chance to win a 1-yr PLDT Home Fibr internet subscription

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It's time once again to celebrate Cebu's most awaited festival with PLDT Home Fibr! 

#CaptureSinulog and discover what PLDT Home Fibr and the Philippines’ Queen City of the South have to offer.

Just share and upload your #Sinulog2018 experience on Instagram and use the hashtags #CaptureSinulog, #PLDTHomeFibr and #Sinulog2018. 

Selected photos will be featured in PLDT Home's Facebook and Instagram account. The top three best photos will get a one-year internet subscription from PLDT Home.

Participants may upload their photos from January 19-21, 2018. 

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Your guide to snacking the healthy way with FamilyMart

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Cravings for sweets? We can’t help those sudden cravings for a sweet, salty, or cool treat—but maybe we don’t have to. While eating frequently throughout the day used to be frowned upon, studies now show that having small snacks in between meals can actually be good for you. 

Your go-to for delicious favorites, FamilyMart, is here to satisfy your taste buds with new options for your morning, mid-day, or nighttime munchies. 

Cheese and Pimiento Cheesesticks for only P39 

Mid-morning snack.

Everyone knows that a hearty breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But despite a full meal to kickstart your morning, you might find yourself feeling a little distracted by hunger pangs with some time to go before lunch. 

To stave off your hunger ‘til noon, munch on FamilyMart’s All-Cheese and Pimiento Cheesesticks for only P39, a filling but still light enough bite to keep you from overeating when you finally take your lunch.

Afternoon bites. 

Chicken Macaroni Salad at P39

Potato Salad at P39

Whether you decided to take an early lunch or put off eating until later, you might find yourself getting hungry not long after noon. Drop by FamilyMart for a healthy serving of Chicken Macaroni Salad at P39 or Potato Salad at P39 and fill up without worrying about going over your calorie count. If you’re also prone to having dinner late, be sure you have something to eat mid-afternoon.

Leche Flan at P39 

Ube Cream, Ube, or Vanilla Twirl at P25 

Dessert. Contrary to popular belief, eliminating desserts won’t necessarily make or break the diet you’re trying to maintain. As long as you keep your portions in check and skip a different component of your meal like soda or wine, you can have a cool Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Superfreeze for as low as P27, an Ube Cream, Ube, or Vanilla Twirl at P25, or Leche Flan at P39 to end the day on a sweet note. 

Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Superfreeze for as low as P27 

Your snacking gets even more rewarding at FamilyMart because on Triple Tuesdays, you get thrice the Snap points for your purchases. So what are you waiting for? 

Drop by a FamilyMart near you today for your favorite snacks and exciting new treats!

For updates, exciting products, and awesome deals, like and follow FamilyMart Philippines on Facebook, @familymartph on Instagram, and @FamilyMartPH on Twitter. 

For store locations or more information on FamilyMart Philippines, log on to www.familymart.com.ph.

FamilyMart is the 2nd largest convenience store chain in the world with over 18,000 stores across Asia. In the Philippines, FamilyMart has branches in Makati, Fort Bonifacio, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay, Alabang and Laguna.

Globe Telecom and MET To Introduce Largest Multi-Title Esports League In the Philippines

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MET, Southeast Asia’s #1 esports tournament organizer, has partnered with Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ #1 mobile brand, to produce the Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League (PPGL) 2018. The Globe PPGL 2018 will be a nationwide esports tournament featuring three major esports titles across multiple gaming platforms: Dota 2 (desktop), Tekken 7 (console), and Arena of Valor (mobile).

Set to be the largest multi-title esports league in the Philippines, the Globe PPGL 2018 will be a milestone for the country’s esports industry and marks the beginning of a new era of esports entertainment in the country”

“Globe is once again embarking on a pioneering effort. After becoming the purveyor of digital lifestyle and redefining how Filipinos consume entertainment, we are set to put the Philippines on the map of gaming and eSports together with MET by launching Globe PPGL 2018,” said Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe Telecom. “We look forward to taking esports to greater heights, and develop world-class esports talents in the country,” added Cu.

The tournament will also be the subject of a first-of-its-kind esports television program produced alongside it. The Globe PPGL 2018 series will be a high-production serialized documentary that delves into the life stories, daily lives, and personal struggles of the players as they progress through the league. The tournament will be broadcast online via livestream while the documentary-style production will air on free television.

With this fresh take on esports entertainment, MET and Globe hope to bring both the spectacle and human elements of professional gaming to a wider audience. The show’s direction and production will cater to both mainstream audiences and existing esports fans. The tournament will also be possible with the help of other representatives from the Philippine esports industry, namely the Mobile Esports Arena and PlayBook Esports.

For MET, the Globe PPGL 2018 is also the evolution of their previous annual esports league, the MPGL. The MPGL ran for eight seasons from 2009 to 2016 over a broad range of esports titles such as Dota 2, League of Legends, CS:GO, and more. As a national league, the MPGL was also a launching pad for the careers of several amateur competitive gamers, creating now-recognized world-class Filipino esports athletes. With the Globe PPGL 2018, MET hopes to not only foster a new generation of professional player hopefuls, but also introduce a wider audience to the excitement and legitimacy of esports.

“The goal is to create the esports legends of the future—hometown heroes and local champions,” says Ronald “Rhom” Robins, Founder of MET and Father of Philippine Esports. “MET has always delivered top-notch events to cater to both pro gamers and esports fans. Now we want to reach a broader, more mainstream audience and show them the incredible appeal and legitimacy of esports.”

With the Philippines internationally recognized as an esports-loving country worldwide due to its passionate gamers and string of successful global esports events, MET and Globe believe that the time is right to bring esports entertainment to the mainstream.

The Globe PPGL 2018 tournament will begin later this 2018 with qualifier tournaments across the country before a live LAN event to determine the grand champions for each game title. The champion of the Dota 2 leg will also advance to a Southeast Asian Dota 2 tournament involving champions of other national esports leagues across the country.

More details will be announced at a later date.

About Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom is a leading full service telecommunications company in the Philippines, serving the needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connections, internet and managed services.  Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel who are acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the region.

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About MET

MET is the premier and pioneer esports event organizer in Southeast Asia. From neighborhood tournaments to the Philippine Mineski Pro-Gaming League in 2009, and now, global tournaments such as The Manila Masters, the MET has established itself as an internationally-respected brand in the industry. It continues to be a pioneer in Southeast Asian esports and aims to use a decade of experience to bring only the best events and tournaments to esports audiences.

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Make way for the OPPO F5 Red! The stylish way to capture the real you

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OPPO Philippines sure knows how to kick off the year with surprises and exciting opportunities for selfie-lovers everywhere. Just when everyone thought that selfies could not get any better, comes the OPPO F5 that’s not only best for capturing real moments, but also stylish and trendy. Just last week, OPPO’s very own influencers were seen flaunting a bright red smartphone on their social media accounts, teasing the public about its upcoming smartphone in fierce red color. 

And the long wait is over because the much-awaited OPPO F5 Red is now available in the Philippines in all OPPO concept stores nationwide. 

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Ready to paint the town RED

Living up to its Selfie Expert handle, the OPPO F5 Red is the latest addition to the F5 line-up which boasts of the A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology, designed to capture the real you that can help selfies look more attractive and natural. Now available in fierce red color, the OPPO F5 Red is the ideal smartphone for users who aspire to create a statement through the smartphones they carry. It highlights OPPO’s advanced beauty technology in a more fashionable and lifestyle approach through its distinct color.

The OPPO F5 Red shares similar features with the OPPO F5 – from camera specs and beauty technology, speedy facial unlock, and performance. It features a 20MP front camera and a 16MP rear camera with a higher resolution (2160x1080) and better photo quality. In addition, it has 4GB of RAM best for multi-tasking and a 32GB storage for apps, videos, and selfies.

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The OPPO F5 Red is priced at PhP 15,990. And for users who are looking for an OPPO F5 with stronger and more seamless performance, the OPPO F5 6GB in red is also available for PhP 21,990 in all OPPO concept stores nationwide. 

For more information about the whole OPPO F5 series, customers may visit http://www.oppo.com/ph/smartphone-f5. They can also follow OPPO on Facebook via https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/ for the store list and latest updates.