The Stage Is Yours Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 Premieres This Thursday, 12th October at 8:30pm on AXN

The electrifying new season of Asia’s Got Talent will premiere this Thursday, October 12 on AXN in a special 2-hour episode at 8:30pm.

This season, viewers can expect more thrills, more surprises and a whole new generation of stars as 165 acts from 15 Asian countries compete for the USD100,000 grand prize.

The judges, 16-time Grammy-award winner and music producer David Foster; internationally acclaimed singing sensation Anggun and newcomer to the series, multi-platinum recording artist Jay Park, are in the hot seat to determine who goes through to the next round in the first five episodes; but it’s the audience – the ‘fourth judge’ – who will vote in the semi-final episodes to determine the ultimate winner. Adding to the series are the dynamic new hosts Alan Wong and Justin Bratton who will entertain viewers with their witty banter and spontaneity on and off the stage.

To watch extended highlights of Asia’s Got Talent and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, fans can subscribe to the official YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/AsiasGotTalent.

Asia’s Got Talent is supported by presenting sponsor Traveloka, the leading travel booking app for all flight and hotel needs; and sponsoring partner Great Eastern Life, the market leader in the conventional life insurance business and the largest life insurer in Malaysia by asset size.

In the Philippines, Asia’s Got Talent is brought to you by Cherifer, Tangkad Sagad, KFC Delivery and Vivo Smart Phone.

Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, is the official venue partner of Asia’s Got Talent.

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Akbayan Urges LGUs: Drop the Dropbox

Akbayan is urging local government units (LGUs) to #DropTheBox and boycott the implementation of Tokhang dropboxes that will only increase the number of killings under Duterte’s policy-to-kill.

The new DILG memorandum installing Tokhang dropboxes in barangays to fish out accused drug suspects puts the burden of implementation to the LGUs.

“The Tokhang dropboxes make ordinary people participants of Duterte's bloodlust. It puts blood on their hands by breeding distrust in the neighborhood,” Akbayan President Machris Cabreros said. “LGUs should not give their constituents the cruel option to submit names of people to target for killings.”

“Thousands of people have been killed ever since President Duterte started his War on Drugs, most of which cannot afford a day in court. The Tokhang dropbox is a raffle draw for killings,” Cabreros said. “The more entries people send, the more chances of killings.”

Akbayan is urging LGUs around the country to not comply with the DILG and PNP in bringing the deadly drop boxes to their barangays. Akbayan is demanding DILG to rescind the memorandum implementing the drop box which violates a number of constitutional rights.

“Let’s hold no illusion that the Tokhang boxes will keep our barangays safe from both the killings and the drug menace. LGUs should address the drug problem by healing and not killing,” Cabreros added.

Top Local Acts Liven Up the Nightlife at Centerplay, City of Dreams Manila

When it comes to nightly entertainment this October, Centerplay at the heart of City of Dreams Manila’s gaming floor, raises the bar with its line-up of top local performers, from vocalists to bands that include: rock band Part 3, trio girl group Filipinas, 70’s and 80’s band Bloomfields, The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 finalist Jason Fernandez with ABS-CBN My Only Radio DJ and singer/host Ana Ramsey, and 60’s and beyond power band Higher Ground.

The entertainment venue with a high-tech digital circular screen that rises to reveal the live acts and provides 360-degree views of the entertainment, has female singer Jean Kiley serenading the crowd from 6 to 9 pm. Part 3 follows by rocking out 70’s hits and beyond on Mondays from 9 pm to 2 am alternating with Pulp. Jason Fernandez & Ana Ramsey regale guests with dynamic rock hits, pop chart-toppers, and classic ballads on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 pm, followed by Filipinas with their impeccable vocal harmony and graceful and energetic dance routines. Higher Ground band caps off Tuesday evenings at CenterPlay with a wide repertoire of 60’s classics and modern hits from 10 to 11 pm, 12 to 1 am, and 2 to 3 am.

Wednesday nights this month highlight Bloomfields from 6 to 9 pm, and Kudos Loves 80s alternating with Silk from 9 pm to 3 am. Silver Streak performs on Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm followed by In2it and Higher Ground alternating from 9 pm to 3 am. 

Weekends bring in performers: Paula Bianca on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm before 9teased from 7 to 10 pm, and the alternate sets of Pulp and Lil’ Eyes from 10 pm to 4 am. On Saturdays, Ava performs from 4 to 6 pm, Paula Bianca from 6 to 9 pm, and alternate performances by Pulp and Zyncxation from 9 pm to 3 am. On Sundays, Brad and Nina go live from 6 to 9 pm followed by alternating sets of In2it and Zyncxation from 9 pm to 3 am.

With 172 seats, CenterPlay’s circular contemporary entertainment bar offers a wide range of curated cocktails, premium spirits and liquor complemented by a light selection of Western and Asian fare. A hotdog bike station offers premium hotdogs and toppings from 3 pm to 2 am Mondays to Fridays, and 12 pm to 2 am Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Centerplay is open from 3 pm to 4 am on Mondays to Thursdays and 11 am to 4am on Fridays to Sundays and on holidays.

For reservations, interested parties may call CenterPlay at 800 8080, email guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit City of Dreams Manila’s website www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.