Olivia Rodrigo, who’s at present on her GUTS World Tour, capped off a memorable cease within the Philippines with one other main announcement.
The 21-year-old singer, whose father is Filipino, shared on social media after her Saturday present in Manila that the income from her ticket gross sales there can be donated to nonprofit Jhpiego. The world group, an affiliate with Johns Hopkins University, helps present well being care to ladies and women within the Philippines.
“It was probably the most particular present and probably the most significant journey. to say I’m grateful doesn’t even reduce it!” Rodrigo wrote in a submit, earlier than saying “I really like you” in Filipino. “Mahal kita.”
Rodrigo wrote within the submit that she visited the group’s workplace in Manila, and was “so impressed” with the group’s work. She added that the donation can be carried out by means of her “fund 4 good.” The initiative, part of her world tour, helps community-based teams that “champion women’ training, help reproductive rights and forestall gender-based violence.” Previously, whereas on the U.S. leg of her tour, she partnered with the National Network of Abortion Funds after which with the Women’s Shelters Canada throughout her Canadian stops.
The donation is simply the newest announcement from her Manila present that’s made headlines. Rodrigo, who carried out to a sold-out crowd of 55,000 followers, additionally went viral for her main shows of Filipino love. During the efficiency, her first within the nation, she wore a “Pinoy Pride” tank high in celebration of her heritage. She additionally donned a “Miss So Filipina” sash, and altered some lyrics to her tune “So American” to mirror her background.
Filipino followers, in fact, rightfully had no chill.
The present wasn’t simply particular for Filipino followers, both. Rodrigo herself expressed her gratitude for the expertise.
“been dreaming of this present for a whileeeee. my first time within the Philippines and likewise my largest venue ever!!!!” Rodrigo wrote on social media. “Thank you to everybody Manila for welcoming me so generously and making me really feel so cherished”
Last month, Rodrigo additionally introduced markedly decrease ticket costs for the Manila cease at 1,500 Philippine pesos, or round $27, together with all taxes and charges. The value for tickets for her Singapore exhibits earlier final week reached as much as $308 Singapore {dollars}, or $239. Rodrigo’s workforce informed NBC News that costs had been stored decrease for the Manila present so extra folks may attend.