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‘Pilipinas Got Talent’: Tricycle driver baffles with doll, shocks with ‘Anak’ cover

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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-VA26YwRfI8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>As Rodimer Baselotte, a tricycle driver from Cebu, was about to begin his performance, one couldn&#x27;t help but wonder what the doll he brought along and placed on a seat next to him was for. </p><p>As it turned out, it was nothing but a prop that could&#x27;ve cost him his place in the next round, with the &quot;Pilipinas Got Talent&quot; judges noting that it only served to distract them from his highly emotional and captivating cover of Freddie Aguilar&#x27;s &quot;Anak.&quot; </p><p>&quot;Ang lupit mo palang kumanta,&quot; said Angel Locsin, who added that he should get rid of the doll next time. </p><p>Baselotte said he joined the contest hoping to have some money to pay for his electric bills. He also said that his dream is to become a famous singer on television. </p><p>He took one step toward achieving both goals on Saturday, after winning over the judges and passing his audition.</p>

<p>Watch this highly emotional and captivating cover of Freddie Aguilar's "Anak."</p>