Pinoy Pride: Dance Crew from Compostela Valley Impresses the Judges in the Premiere Episode of Asia’s Got Talent

It was a performance of epic backflips and hair flicks when DM-X Comvaleñoz took the stage in last Thursday’s premiere episode of Asia’s Got Talent.

This was the first time the nine-strong dance crew had travelled out of the Philippines, but that certainly didn’t stop them from bringing the audience to their feet with their ‘rock-style’ dance moves that managed to blow the judges away.

“It was amazing. It was a great performance. Great job, guys,” said Jay Park, praising the dance crew.

“It was really impressive seeing you perform. It was super entertaining,” Anggun added.



DM-X Comvaleñoz received three yeses from the judges and are now in the running to be in the Semi-Finals.

Other Pinoy acts performing in last Thursday’s premiere episode included the sensational 68-year-old rapping grandmother, Mercifuletes Viola, (#RappingGranny) and a returning high-octane dance act from season one, D’Intensity Breakers.

The first Golden Buzzer of the season went to Jay Park’s choice, ADEM Dance Crew from the Kyrgyz Republic.

“To be honest, I’ve seen a lot of animation shows but the way you put yours together was crazy. It was amazing, it was really, really good,” said Jay.



ADEM dance crew will head directly to the Semi-Finals and they are now one step closer to winning the grand prize of USD100,000.

To relive the ADEM Dance Crew Golden Buzzer moment and for more exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, subscribe to Asia’s Got Talent Official YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/AsiasGotTalent. For a full recap of this episode, visit www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent/Episodes.

A new episode of Asia’s Got Talent airs every Thursday at 8:30pm. To follow the journey of this season’s acts, check out #AXNAsia and #AsiasGotTalent on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Asia’s Got Talent is the 67th adaptation of the Guinness-World-Record-breaking hit “Got Talent” format, which was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and is co-produced by FremantleMedia. The “Got Talent” format is officially the most successful reality TV format in history and currently airs in 186 countries.

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Davao Aguilas FC Tests Its Mettle Against Ilocos United FC

Davao Aguilas FC tested its mettle against PFL’s last placer, Ilocos United FC, at its home pitch in Tagum City, Davao del Norte last Sunday.

The Aguilas players kept a clean sheet and earned two goals, courtesy of Harrison Sawyer on the 24th minute and James Younghusband on the 65th minute.

Head Coach Marlon Maro says, “We are happy with the win. I guess the week-long break gave us a lot of elbow room to do the adjustments, and develop our style of play. I am very satisfied that in the end, we ended up winning.”

Maro continues, “We would like to thank the more than 4,500 fans as well for coming. The fans gave us both the strength and the fire to win this match.”

This weekend’s win gives Davao Aguilas FC a total of 11 points, while Ilocos United FC, which is still on the last place, has a total of 7 points.

Both teams face off against each other once again on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in Bantay, Ilocos Sur.



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Cusi: Gas Station Safety Signs Save Lives

As part of the Department of Energy's E-Safety Mo Campaign, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi has underscored strict compliance with the posting of consumer safety and informational signs in gasoline stations stated under the Retail Rules for Liquid Fuels.

“To err on the side of caution is the prudent thing to do, thus the DOE urges full compliance by gasoline stations on the posting of these signs,” Cusi said.

“There’s science behind the informational signs and while there’s debate as to the true causes of such fire incidents in gas stations all over the world, it’s better to be safe than sorry,” Cusi added.

The DOE prohibits the conduct of the following acts within the vicinity of gasoline retail outlets:

1. Smoking: The act of smoking, igniting of cigarette lighters/matches and throwing of lighted cigarettes are strictly prohibited in gasoline stations to prevent the start of fire where fuel vapors or fumes are present.

2. Running engine while filling: Vehicle engine should be shut-off during fuel filling to prevent accidental ignition of fuel fumes. This will also prevent vehicles from being accidentally moved or driven off during the refueling process, thus will avoid fuel spill.

3. Using of cellular phones: The use of cellular phones is strictly prohibited to prevent accidental ignition of gas fumes caused by small electric spark in some of the gadget’s parts.

4. Straddling while filling: This is to prevent oil spillage and possible motor start-up causing accidental ignition of gas fumes.

5. Inappropriate containers: Only approved and leak-proof fuel containers that are petroleum-grade and will not react with petroleum products are allowed to be filled-up with fuels.

“These signs must be prominently displayed within the premises of gasoline stations for the awareness and information of the public and station personnel,” Cusi pointed out.

The DOE chief urged the owners/operators of gasoline stations to ensure that these signs are strictly observed by their personnel before fueling vehicles.

Failure to comply with the DOE rules and regulations on safety would subject gasoline stations to appropriate sanctions. Grave offenses may lead to suspension or revocation of their business permit.

“We do not want such unsafe practices and negligence from both the business operators and the consumers to incur loss of lives. Let’s all be safe and take necessary precautionary measures seriously,” Cusi said.

Republic Act No. 8479 or the “Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998” requires the DOE to promote fair trade practices in the liquid fuel retailing business, including quality and quantity of petroleum products, and ensuring safety from fire, danger, health and environmental risks, among others.

For other information, queries or concerns, the DOE asked the public to contact the DOE Consumer Welfare Office (Landline - ‎‎429 2900 local 329).