MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit (OPM) recently announced the staging of a new season of the highly successful singing competition, OPM@PAGCOR 3: A Nationwide Search for the Total OPM Performer.
OPM president Ogie Alcasid said the continued partnership of OPM and PAGCOR gives inspiration to many promising artists in the country who are waiting for their chance to showcase their remarkable talents and create a better future for themselves and their families.
“OPM@PAGCOR is unlike any other talent search. Through this talent search that is truly and genuinely Filipino, we are able to instill nationalism to the younger generations through music,†Alcasid shared.
On the other hand, PAGCOR AVP for Entertainment Bong Quintana expressed pride for the notable success of the project and the OPM@PAGCOR talents. “Now on its third year, OPM@PAGCOR has produced the best performers who regularly sing in all Casino Filipino branches as PAGCOR artists,†he said.
OPM@PAGCOR 2 grand winner Froilan Canlas said working with top caliber artists in the country has been an unforgettable experience. OPM@PAGCOR winners have been given the chance to work with world-class performers like Pilita Corrales, Joey Albert, Ariel Rivera, Sitti Navarro, Princess Velasco and many more. We learned so much from them as artists. With the staging of OPM@PAGCOR 3, more undiscovered singers will be given the chance to showcase their musical talents,†Canlas said.
Meanwhile, OPM Sec. Dingdong Avanzado and OPM VP for External Affairs Noel Cabangon lauded the state-owned gaming firm for the unwavering support it has given to Filipino artists and the Philippine music industry.
OPM@PAGCOR 3’s top three winners will bring home a cash prize of P300,000 for the grand winner, P200,000 for the second placer and P100,000 for the third placer. They will also get a trophy and a performance contract with Casino Filipino. Non-winners who will make it to the Top 12 will receive P20,000 each.
The nationwide auditions for OPM@PAGCOR 3 will run from April 19 to May 15 in different Casino Filipino branches. The Grand Finals Night is on June 7 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater of Airport Casino Filipino in Paranaque City.
(For details, log on to www.pagcor.ph or call 852-7760.)