Where does it say the ORAS protagonists are 12?

[Pokeplayer150]

I've heard some people on the internet say they couldn't find where it mentions that Brendan/May are 12 years old. I've heard it was on the Buzznav but nothing specific. If someone could tell me when they do mention it or, better yet, provide me a source, I would really appreciate it.

 

[abcboy]

TV Mauville - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia

• If player is male

"This is an HNN special report. As the damage due to the effects of the mysterious, extreme weather assaulting all areas of the Hoenn region continues to spread, a little girl who had gone missing in Lilycove City was safely rescued thanks to the efforts of one young Trainer. Her name is May, aged 12, a Trainer from Littleroot Town. While the extreme weather only continues to grow more powerful, many Pokémon Trainers are out saving people from danger, starting with Trainers like May!"

• If player is female

"This is an HNN special report. As the damage due to the effects of the mysterious, extreme weather assaulting all areas of the Hoenn region continues to spread, a little girl who had gone missing in Lilycove City was safely rescued thanks to the efforts of one young Trainer... Brendan, 12, a Pokémon Trainer from Littleroot Town. While the extreme weather only continues to grow more powerful, starting with Trainers like Brendan, many Pokémon Trainers are out saving people from danger!"

 

[Pokeplayer150]

Ah, I figured they were talking about the rivals, thank you!

 

[!Z!]

I always assumed this was because it is stated in the story that the rival is more experienced than you, so the rival is 12 and the player is 10.