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Filipino-American star Olivia Rodrigo Brings All the Feels and Pinoy Pride to Her Manila Concert

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Olivia Rodrigo made her long-awaited homecoming debut during the Philippine leg of her GUTS tour at the Philippine Arena, and it was nothing short of a family reunion—Filipino style! The Filipino-American pop star, lovingly dubbed “Insan Liv” (Cousin Liv) by her fans, was welcomed with open arms and booming cheers as she took the stage for her first-ever concert in the country.

Every peso from the P1,500 tickets went straight to Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, her global initiative aimed at creating a brighter future for women and girls by supporting nonprofits that champion girls’ education, reproductive rights, and fight gender-based violence. Yes, Olivia came to party, but she also came to do some good.

“It’s such an honor to be here tonight, it’s my first time in the Philippines,” Olivia told the crowd, her excitement radiating through every word. “We’re gonna have so much fun! I want everyone up in their seats, I want you to jump, scream, and sing like crazy!” And trust us everyone did.

The singer even charmed the crowd with a little Tagalog, proudly proclaiming, “Proud Pinoy ako!” Though she admitted she’s still working on her Tagalog skills, that one line was more than enough to win the hearts of her “cousins.”

Kicking off the night with bangers from her GUTS album, Olivia unleashed fan favorites like bad idea right?, ballad of a homeschool girl, and of course, the chart-topping vampire. The energy in the venue was electric, but Olivia knew how to tug at heartstrings too. She shifted gears with tracks from her SOUR album, starting with traitor, and fans were ready to feel all the feels.

The entire Philippine Arena got a major treat when Olivia sat down at the piano to perform drivers license, the song that skyrocketed her to fame. It was a surreal moment as the crowd belted out every word, with Olivia getting emotional as she gazed at the 55,000 fans filling the arena.

Rodrigo’s connection with the crowd reached its peak during her performance of so american, where she modified the lyrics to reflect her Filipino roots, telling the crowd, “Tonight, I feel like I’m so Filipino.”

But Olivia wasn’t done yet! She kept the hits rolling with jealousy, jealousy, happier, favorite crime, and the ultimate sing-along anthem, deja vu. The pop-rock vibe kept climbing with the grudge, brutal, and the viral TikTok favorite all-american b*h.

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As the night came to a close, Olivia donned a “Pinoy Pride” shirt, making it clear just how special this night was for her. She wrapped up the set with explosive performances of good 4 u and get him back, bringing the house down and sealing the night with an epic finale.

It was a night filled with love, pride, and plenty of jaw-dropping performances. For Olivia Rodrigo and her Filipino fans, this wasn’t just a concert it was the ultimate family reunion, and everyone left feeling like they’d just spent the evening with their favorite “Insan.”

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