SHE’S BACK! JAPANESE SUPERSTAR ADO RETURNS FOR HER SECOND WORLD TOUR, “HIBANA,”

 Crunchyroll, the global brand for anime, has announced that iconic Japanese vocalist Ado will embark on her second world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll, reaching even more fans worldwide next year.

 

Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll is gearing up to be one of the biggest world tours ever organized by a Japanese artist, a strong follow up to her first-ever, sold-out world tour this year, “Wish” Powered by Crunchyroll. Starting at Tokyo’s iconic Saitama Super Arena next April, Ado will light up over 30 cities worldwide before closing out in Honolulu, Hawaii next August.

 

The tour will feature six stops in Asia after Saitama — Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and two stops in Australia - Sydney and Melbourne.

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana”, Powered by Crunchyroll in Manila will be happening on 8 May 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Tickets are priced from PHP1,800 and can be purchased through SM Tickets.

 

A presale for Crunchyroll fans will begin at 10AM PHT on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The presale code will be available on Crunchyroll News (https://got.cr/AdoHibana). General ticket sales will open at 10AM PHT on Friday, November 22, 2024. 

 

“If my first world tour embodied my ‘Wish,’ then my second will ignite the spark I want to light in the world,” said Ado. “I named this tour ‘Hibana,’ meaning ‘spark’ in Japanese, to carry my heritage with me on this journey. I aim to show my growth since the ‘Wish’ tour and deliver my best performances yet.”

 

Known both for her vibrant voice and her mysterious identity, Ado has captured hearts in Japan and global audiences alike. Her vocals can be heard coloring the soundtracks of SPY x FAMILY and ONE PIECE FILM: RED, of which “New Genesis”, the film’s title track, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and Apple Music’s Top 100: Global Chart.

 

Tour website: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/ado/hibana/

 

Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll in Manila

Date	8 May 2025 (Thursday), 8PM
Venue	Mall of Asia Arena
Ticket Prices	• HIBANA – PHP 10,250 Inclusive of one (1) Top Category Ticket and special gifts • CAT 2 – PHP 6,800 • CAT 3 – PHP 5,000 • CAT 4 – PHP 1,800 (plus ticketing charges) (all seated)
Ticketing Link	smtickets.com
Crunchyroll Pre-Sale	19 November 2024 (Tuesday), 10AM PHT
General On Sale	22 November 2024 (Friday), 10AM PHT

 

Ado WORLD TOUR “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll Tour Schedule

Date	City	Venue
April 26	Saitama	Saitama Super Arena
April 27	Saitama	Saitama Super Arena
May 4	Bangkok	IMPACT Exhibition Hall 5-6
May 8	Manila	Mall of Asia Arena
May 11	Taipei	Linkou Arena
May 15	Seoul	KINTEX Hall 9
May 18	Hong Kong	AsiaWorld-Arena
May 21	Singapore	Singapore Indoor Stadium
May 25	Sydney	Qudos Bank Arena
May 27	Melbourne	Rod Laver Arena
June 10	Antwerp	Sportpaleis
June 14	Copenhagen	Royal Arena
June 17	Berlin	Uber Arena
June 19	London	O2 Arena
June 21	Amsterdam	Ziggo Dome
June 25	Paris	Accor Arena
June 29	Barcelona	Palau Sant Jordi
July 2	Milan	Unipol Forum
July 10	Seattle, WA	Tacoma Dome
July 13	San Jose, CA	SAP Center
July 16	Los Angeles, CA	Crypto.com Arena
July 19	Phoenix, AZ	Footprint Center
July 22	Fort Worth, TX	Dickies Arena
July 24	Duluth, GA	Gas South Arena
July 26	Orlando, FL	Kia Center
July 29	Baltimore, MD	CFG Bank Arena
July 31	Chicago, IL	United Center
Aug 3	Toronto, ON	Scotiabank Arena
Aug 5	Newark, NJ	Prudential Center
Aug 8	Mexico City	Arena Ciudad de Mexico
Aug 13	São Paulo	Espaco Unimed
Aug 15	Buenos Aires	Movistar Arena
Aug 18	Santiago	Movistar Arena
Aug 24	Honolulu, HI	Blaisdell Arena

 

Full Quote by Ado

“Hibana” – I originally had an idea of naming this tour “Spark.”

 

To start a revolution can also be expressed as “Spark a Revolution,” and the word “spark” is also often used in contexts like “light a fire,” “start a fire” and “provoke something.” 

 

If my 1st world tour was my “Wish,” my next step is to light a fire in the world as someone from Japan.  Hot as a spark of fire, even if it’s small, I want to be the inspiration to start something big. “Hibana” is a Japanese word for “Spark.” I want to bring my Japanese heritage on the road with me so I named this tour “Hibana,” in Japanese. 

I hope to show everyone around the world my growth since the “Wish” tour and bring you the best live performance.

 

Exciting News for Cavite Residents: Timezone Opens Newest Branch at Ayala Malls Vermosa in Imus City!

This holiday season, Cavite residents can skip the trip to Metro Manila for leisure and shopping, thanks to the opening of Ayala Vermosa. Located right in Cavite, Ayala Vermosa brings the excitement closer to home with attractions like Timezone, where families can enjoy amusement games, arcade classics, and fun activities for all ages. From engaging games for kids to relaxing shopping and dining options, Ayala Vermosa has everything you need to celebrate the holidays right in your neighborhood.

The famed cradle of Philippine heroes gets to enjoy a Timezone that offers 80 amazing games that let avid players channel their inner warrior, racecar driver, adventurer, or even athlete.  They can play alone or challenge friends and family in the spirit of fun competition.

Raising the Bar for Excitement

Timezone Ayala Malls Vermosa prides itself on having some of the most innovative games currently available.

Feeling competitive? Head over to Highway 66, a four-lane minibowling alley, and challenge your friends to a high-scoring showdown. Whether you're a pool shark or a karaoke king, Timezone at Ayala Malls Vermosa has you covered. 

The venue also boasts of six billiard tables, private music rooms, and a six-seater 9D VR perfect for indulging with your friends and families. And, as always, there's the exciting Prize Shop to cap off your day.

Want to celebrate every moment? Whether it is a birthday party, a milestone, or a company event, Timezone Vermosa has you covered! With a minimum of 10 persons, you can avail the party package which includes 1-hour unlimited games for red and blue swipers, 400 Powertickets, invitations, lanyards, party hats, snapshot credit, food, vouchers, and more!  

To top it all off, Timezone Vermosa offers a grand opening treat,wherein guests can purchase P600 and receive P900 Powerloadplus 100 Powertickets at the venue from November 15 to 30, 2024.

Buon giorno, Cavite!

As if those attractions weren’t exciting enough, let us remind you that Timezone’s Drive to Fun Vespa raffle promo is still on!  Guests have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including a Vespa Primavera S150!  For every P750 Powerload purchase, guests will receive P300 free Powercard load, 400 e-tickets, and one raffle entry. Just digitally register the purchase receipt at the website.

At the grand raffle, entrants have the opportunity to win eight Sony televisions, five Apple iPad Airs, five iPhone 15 Pro Max, 50 Powercards pre-loaded with P3,000 Powerload each, and three Vespa Primavera S150s.

So, what are you waiting for? Head on over to the new TimezoneAyala Malls Vermosa now! 

 

Philippines' First Beauty Creator Summit Brings Together Top Influencers to Inspire Aspiring Content Creators

 The Philippines’ inaugural Beauty Creator Summit took place at KMC Solutions - One Ayala, Makati City, gathering over 200 beauty influencers and aspiring content creators. Organized by Project Vanity's Liz Lanuzo, the summit featured top beauty influencers MarjMaroket, Belle Rodolfo, Teree Daisuke, and Kai Javier, each presenting key topics on succeeding in the beauty content industry.

Belle Rodolfo led a workshop titled “So You Want to Be an Authentic Content Creator?” emphasizing storytelling and scriptwriting to help creators stay genuine. Kai Javierprovided a practical guide in her session, “Content Creation Strategies, Equipment, and Editing Basics,”focusing on essential techniques for professional content production. Teree Daisuke shared insights in “How to Approach Brands, Pitch Yourself, and Analyze Your Success,” drawing from his own journey to highlight pricing strategies, analytics, and brand collaboration. He encouraged attendees to use social media hashtags and engage in events to build relationships with brands. He recalls joining as many online content creation competitions to get his name out there, including the ones hosted by OG brands like Ever Bilena and Careline. MarjMaroket concluded with “Branding Strategy for Beauty Creators,” discussing her evolution from home-recorded content to representing brands globally, and inspiring attendees to develop a brand that resonates with their audience.

A common theme across all sessions was authenticity as the key to standing out in today’s digital landscape. Attendees participated in breakout mentorship sessions with each speaker, gaining hands-on coaching and insights.

The event offered three ticket tiers, each with exclusive beauty kits: Beauty Insider (P5, 000), Trend Setter (P2, 000), and Fresh Face (P1, 000).

Ever Bilena’s group of brands—Ever Bilena, Careline, Spotlight Cosmetics, Hello Glow, Hyaloo, and Ever Organics—played a significant role as sponsors, featuring interactive booths with unique giveaways. Ever Bilenaoffered customizable Serum Tinted Lip Balms with their fun and coquette bedazzling station, Hello Glow ran a “guess the sunscreen” challenge with prizes, and Spotlight Cosmetics showcased its trending products with personalized engraving services.

The summit’s success marks a significant milestone for the local beauty community, highlighting the importance of authenticity and strategic branding in influencer growth!

Ben&Ben unveils “animation-concert” hybrid

 Filipino band Ben&Ben are set to redefine the live concert experience with an audio-visual extravaganza that seamlessly blends animation, film, and music performances into one immersive package. Their upcoming arena show, scheduled for December 14, 2024, at SM Mall of Asia Arena produced by Ovation Productions, promises to be a groundbreaking event in the local music scene. 

 

Inspired by their highly anticipated third studio album, The Traveller Across Dimensions, the concert will introduce a new dimension of storytelling, combining live music with cutting edge multimedia elements. The upcoming album, which pushes the boundaries of traditional music releases, will serve as the foundation for this innovative concert, thematically and conceptually speaking.  

 

Ben&Ben have partnered with a talented team of concert directors, designers, and multimedia artists to create an animation-concert hybrid that will transport the concert-going audience into a magical, world-building realm. Working alongside Puppeteer Studios, the Pagtingin hitmakers will also introduce a cast of unique characters and an immersive universe that promises to captivate the audience from start to finish. 

We’re thrilled to share the story of Liwanag, the titular character in The Traveller Across Dimensions,” the nine-piece act explains in a collective statement. “We’ve shown a glimpse of this story in our “Triumph” music video, but the concert will reveal the full narrative in a way that no one has seen before.” 

 

This special concert is designed to exude a cinematic experience, integrating the excitement of a live performance with the confines of filmmaking. Ben&Ben’s The Traveller Across Dimensions concert aims to elevate the theatricality of their previous shows, hinting at exploring new, interactive technology to further enhance the show. 

 

“It’s also the first time we will be incorporating Liwanag LED wristbands as part of the immersive experience,” the critically acclaimed act shares. “We are working with Pixmob, the same tech provider as some of the international concerts we’ve attended in the past.” 

 

In terms of the set list, the concert will feature a dynamic mix of crowd favorites, personal picks, and new songs from their latest album. In keeping up with their signature style, Ben&Ben have meticulously arranged the lineup of songs to align with the overarching narrative. This helps in bringing an integrated storytelling experience to the live stage. 

 

“It’s a delicate balance between staying true to what fans love and offering something new,” the band adds. “We’re excited to bring these songs to life in a way that’s never been done before.” 

 

Tickets for Ben&Ben’s The Traveller Across Dimensions concert are now available via SM Tickets.  

General Admission - P1,700  

Upper Box - P2,700  

Liwanag Standing - P3,200  

Lower Box B - P3,700  

Lower Box A - P4,700  

Lower Box Premium - P7,700  

Liwanag VIP Package - P7,700 

 

Win Big with TNT Paskong Panalo: P1M Cash and 5G Smartphones Await this Holiday Season!

 Value mobile brand TNT is bringing more 'saya' and excitement for KaTropas this Christmas season as it launches its Paskong Panalo Raffle Promo, which gives subscribers a chance to win 5G smartphones and cash prizes of up to Php1 million. 

Running from November 17 to December 28, TNT's Paskong Panalo Raffle promo is for all the TNT subscribers nationwide to receive data freebies instantly and earn raffle entries for prizes with every purchase of TNT’s featured promo of the week. 

Text "RAFFLE" to 5858 to join  

 

Starting November 15, TNT subscribers can already sign up for the raffle by simply texting "RAFFLE" to 5858 to receive a successful participation notification. By texting this keyword, subscribers agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice of this promo.  

 

Upon successful registration, customers can start earning and accumulating raffle entries for every purchase of the featured promo of the week starting November 17.  

 

Aside from earning a raffle entry, subscribers registering to the featured promo for the week will also enjoy double data, giving them more ways to connect and spread 'saya'  with their katropas this holiday season. 

 

5G smartphones and cash prizes up to Php 1 Millionup for grabs 

 

Five (5) lucky TNT subscribers per week will win some of the latest 5G smartphones in weekly prizes, enabling them to enjoy the blazing-fast Smart 5G connectivity in their favorite online activities, such as streaming their favorite holiday movies and series on the go, making crystal-clear video calls to their katropas, and uploading and posting their memorable Christmas moments on social media in real-time. 

 

TNT Paskong Panalo will also pick 5 winners (one winner per region: North and Central Luzon, NCR, South Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao) of cash prizes each week with a final raffle draw where 5  winners will get P1,000,000 each, all enabling lucky subscribers to chase their 'saya' in life and fulfill their dreams - whether it's to start a small business, renovate their home, fund their education, or save up for their future.  

 

"TNT Paskong Panalo is our way of making the Christmas celebrations of our ka-tropas more fun, exciting, and meaningful. This is just one of the many ways we show our appreciation to our subscribers for continuously making TNT the country's biggest mobile brand,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, Group Head FVP for TNT. 

 

To learn more about TNT Paskong Panalo promo, visit https://tntph.com/paskongpanalo2024  and follow TNT’s official social media pages.#