Olivia Rodrigo's 'GUTS' tour kicks off in Philippines

Filipino celebrities and thousands of fans gathered at the Philippine Arena on Saturday, October 5, for Olivia Rodrigo's first-ever concert in the Philippines as part of her 'GUTS' tour.

Olivia expressed gratitude to her Filipino audience early in the show, changing lyrics to say she was feeling so Filipino, and thanked them repeatedly. She also engaged with fans like Niana Guerrero who screamed and felt giddy during her performance.

Among those present were celebrities such as Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, Vicki Belo, Hayden Kho, Radson Flores, Rain Matienzo, Vanessa Peña, Elijah Canlas, and Paolo Valenciano. Each shared their excitement on social media with photos and videos from the event.

Gelo De Vera, one of the lucky concertgoers who got a VIP ticket, expressed how genuine Olivia's performance was and noted her emotional moments during the show.

Dr. Rea Celine Villa, a psychologist, highlighted the benefits of attending concerts such as stress relief, release of pent-up emotions, and social connection, noting that delayed gratification like saving up for concert tickets can also be rewarding.