The third season of Pilipinas Got Talent premiered on ABS-CBN on July 9, 2011, two weeks after the grand finals of season two aired. Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano return as the hosts of the show. The three judges from the previous seasons reprise their roles. Auditions for this season was held in several key cities in the Philippines including Manila, Batangas, Cebu, Bacolod, Leyte, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos City.
After the nationwide auditions (including online auditions)which lasted ten weeks of exciting and breathtaking performances in the eliminations stage, 187 acts made it to the next round called "The Judges Cull" where the judges were able to make a review of the contenders who passed the auditions. After the selection, Pilipinas Got Talent has finally revealed the Top 36 contestants who will compete in the Semifinals round of the country's premier reality-based talent search.
The Pilipinas Got Talent Season 3 Top 36 Semi-Finalists are:
1. Khalil Joseph Ramos, 15 - Singer, Parañaque City
2. Inner Core - Band, Marilao, Bulacan
3. Jett Barrun, 22 - Singer, Pateros
4. Kim Tenorio, 35 - Puppetteer, Liliw, Laguna
5. Rowell Quizon, 28 - Singer, Tondo, Manila
6. Pauline Agupitan, 11 - Singer, Lipa City, Batangas
7. Kristoffer Campos, 22 - Saxophonist, Baguio City
8. Lyn Del Rosario, 44 - Singer, Muntinlupa City
9. Marvic Alvarez, 8 - Biñan, Laguna
10. Kiriko - Rap Group, Sta. Cruz, Laguna
11. El Gamma Penumbra - Shadow Theater Group, Batangas
12. Sandugo Band - Band Group, San Pablo City, Laguna
13. Techno Jazz - Cheerdancers, Sampaloc, Manila
14. Willy Cordovales, 40 - Singer, Antipolo City
15. Wushu Discovery - Martial Artists, Quezon City
16. Twin Divas - Singers/Belly Dancers, Nueva Ecija
17. Lucky Twins - Dance Group, Tacloban City
18. Muriel Lumadilla, 16 - Singer, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
19. Jeziel Dimagna-Ong, 36 - Singer, Tigbawan, Lazi Siquijor
20. Jive Dancers - Dance Group, Tacloban City
21. Maasinhon Trio - Singing Group, Southern Leyte
22. Geo Ed Rebucas, 20 - Singer, Cebu City
23. Jane Ann Arnado, 6 - Hula hoop Tricker, Cebu City
24. Negros Dance Superstar - Dance Group, Negros Occidental
25. Synergy - Aerial Acrobats, San Carlos City, Negros Occ.
26. Seedz Band - Band Group, Escalante City, Negros Occ.
27. Saurog Dance Troupe - Dance Group, Eastern Samar
28. Triple Sensez - Dance Group, Cebu City
29. Loverkada Kids - Gymnasts, Butuan City
30. Jefferson and Kurt Bringas - Singing Duo/Musicians, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
31. GenSan Contortionists - General Santos City
32. Philippine Dubstep - Beatbox Group, Davao del Norte/Gen. Santos City
33. Renagine Pepito, 11 - Singer, Cagayan De Oro City
34. Flip Duo - Dance Group, Quezon, Bukidnon
35. Rhonsben Jonota, 11 - Singer
- 36. Rita Paraiso, 39 - Singer
