Seven years. That’s how long Filipinos have waited to once again witness jaw-dropping, heart-pounding, and scintillating performances on the "Pilipinas Got Talent" stage. And now that the brand-new season has finally arrived, let's just say, it did not disappoint. 

The opening weekend saw the PGT stage come alive with riveting acts that had the audience cheering in full force. One act stood out and earned the coveted Golden Buzzer, a rare 'honor' given to performances so phenomenal that they deserve a ticket straight to the finals. Each of the judges, as well as hosts Robi Domingo and Melai Cantiveros, has one chance to press the Golden Buzzer for an act they deem worthy. 

This season's first Golden Buzzer treat went to Femme MNL, an all-gay dance group who wants to show the universe that they're "confidently beautiful and talented with a heart." The group set the stage on fire with their high-energy routine, complete with powerful choreography, impeccable synchronization, and some comedic touches that made the act all the more captivating. Hip-hop had never looked this 'soafer bongga!'  

Their 'pasabog' performance earned them a standing ovation from none other than Judge Freddie “FMG” Garcia, who went for the word 'world-class' to describe the production. Judge Kathryn Bernardo couldn’t stop gushing about how brilliant their number was, while Judge Donny Pangilinan praised the sheer power and passion they displayed. Meanwhile, Judge Eugene Domingo expressed her admiration for all gay performers.  

As soon as the routine ended, the audience erupted into cheers and started chanting “Golden Buzzer!” In the middle of the euphoric atmosphere in the studio, hosts Robi and Melai walked onto the stage hand in hand, and faced the group with knowing smiles before pressing the Golden Buzzer. Gold confetti rained down as Femme MNL became the first act of the season to secure a spot in the finals.

Talent overflowed on the "PGT" stage as several other acts also delivered truly phenomenal performances, earning their spots in the next round. Contestants who receive at least three "yes" votes from the judges automatically advance to the Judges' Cuts, where the panel will face the tough task of selecting only the finest acts to move on to the semi-finals.

In its first two nights of auditions, eight contenders successfully secured their "yes" votes from the esteemed judges. Among them is Mamam Boys, the very first featured act of the season, who received unanimous approval for their one-of-a-kind and hilariously unexpected concept. As their name—mamam—suggests, their talent revolved around an interpretative rendition of "My Heart Will Go On"—all while dramatically spewing water from their mouths. Judge Eugene, in her signature humor, quipped, "Tawang-tawa ako na diring-diri ako at the same time."

Fuego Eterno also brought a different level of fire and 'angas' to the stage with their visually mesmerizing spectacle. The two-year-old all-men dance group incorporated an optical illusion effect using black cloth into their performance, making their movements appear almost unreal and hypnotic.

Carl Quion left everyone in awe with his mind-bending magic trick. Armed with just multiple decks of cards, he made every move both mysterious and thrilling. As part of his routine, Carl invited the judges to participate into his world of 'illusions.' But the real shockingly good moment was when Judge Donny’s sister, Hannah Pangilinan, joined the trick that would leave the entire panel speechless.

The nearly 17-year-old Olayapanit Band, a seasoned variety group, stormed the PGT stage in full pirate regalia. With a lively medley featuring the Jamaican folk classic "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” the infectious party anthem "Boom Shack-A-Lak," and the playful song "Shoot Shoot," they turned the entire venue into a full-blown fiesta.

The excitement soared to new heights, literally, as Dwyne Lopena took the stage, or rather, the open grounds, as PGT’s first outdoor act of the season. Dwyne defied gravity with a thrilling display of breathtaking stunts in his daredevil bike act.

We also met BINI MINI, a group of adorable little girls who channeled the nation's P-pop sweethearts, BINI. With their blooming charm, they delivered an irresistibly cute version of "Salamin." Their cutesy performance had the judges smiling ear to ear, proving that talent knows no age.

The judges were also seated for Maria Pinoy's out-of-this-world balancing act. The 'palaban' mommy started with a single monoblock chair on her forehead, then raised the stakes to three, eventually stacking almost ten chairs and holding them steady on her chin longer than anyone expected, earning her four approvals from the panel.

Stay tuned for more world-class, super entertaining acts on “Pilipinas Got Talent Season 7”! Catch the excitement every Saturday and Sunday at 7:15 p.m. on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and TV5.