Olivia Rodrigo's first concert in the Philippines became even more special because she decided to donate all net proceeds from the event to Jhpiego Philippines, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing medical services for women and girls .
The concert was held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Saturday, October 5, and it was a big milestone for the singer-songwriter as it was his first performance in the country and the biggest audience he had ever shown, reaching 55,000 people at the venue. .
In an Instagram post on Sunday, October 6, Olivia said she was very excited, and shared, “I've been dreaming about this show for a long time. This is my first time in the Philippines and my biggest venue.” He thanked the audience for their warm welcome and shared his joy at being able to give back to the community while reaching a personal milestone.
The concert was promoted as a "silver star" event, where all tickets cost P1,500, and the proceeds will go to Olivia's “fund 4 good”. This global initiative, supported by the Entertainment Industry Foundation, is dedicated to promoting an equal and just future for women, girls, and those seeking reproductive health and freedom.
Olivia shared photos of her visit to Jhpiego Philippines headquarters, showing her admiration for what the organization is doing. Jhpiego, affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, specializes in various health programs, including family planning, maternal and child health, and control of infectious diseases.
During her visit, Olivia expressed her appreciation for Jhpiego's efforts, saying, “[I'm impressed with what they're doing to provide healthcare to women and girls here in the Philippines.” He called the concert “the most special show and the most meaningful trip,” and added, “It's hard to express my gratitude. I love you.”
In her one-night performance, Olivia captivated the audience with hits such as "driver's license," "traitor," "vampire," "making the bed," and "logical." The pop star, who is of Filipino descent, was proud of his roots at the concert, saying, “I want to say that I am Proud Pinoy. My Tagalog is not very good, but I am working on it.”
After her stop in the Philippines, Olivia will continue her GUTS concert tour in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
