MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Directioners couldn’t help themselves after Irish singer and former One Direction member Niall H oran sang one of the group’s hit tracks “Night Changes” during his recent concert.
Horan was back in Manila for the third time — his first being with the group in 2015, then his solo concert three years later — to bring his “The Show” tour to the Mall of Asia Arena, presented by Live Nation Philippines.
Towards the latter half of the concert, Horan performed One Direction’s “Night Changes” from the group’s fourth album “Four” which he co-wrote and was actually the last single boy band released before Zayn Malik left the group.
“Night Changes” was one of the songs One Direction sans Malik performed back in 2015, making it a full circle moment for Filipino fans of th e group.
Unfortunately it was the only One Direction song Horan performed, with many fans hoping he would also sing “Stockholm Syndrome” as he had done in previous legs of the tour.
In between the main concert and the encore, the audience even chanted the song’s chorus clamoring for its inclusion, but instead Horan came back with his own track “Save My Life.”
Over the past two years, two other former One Direction members Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles staged solo concerts in the P hilippines and also had in their setlists songs by the group.
Tomlinson’s 2022 concert included “Drag Me Down,” “Little Black Dress,” and “Through the Dark” while last year Styles did the group’s first-ever single “What Makes You Beautiful.”
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MANILA, Philippines – The Shopwise Bike Fest will kick off on Sunday, May 19, at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus City, Cavite with full support from the host city and venue, promising a seamless experience dedicated to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Mayor Alex Advincula has highlighted Imus City’s commitment to elevating the event, while Vermosa further cements its status as a premier venue, having recently hosted Cycle PH, ensuring participants exceptional experience marked by excitement and excellence.
A three-day expo begins Wednesday, May 15, at the Ayala Mall Circuit, Activity Center in Makati where participants can collect their ride kits, including an exclusive Shopwise bike jersey and a participation bib. The event features three adult categories covering distances of 45km, 30km and a 60km for individual and corporate Open, catering to all skill levels. Additionally, youngsters aged 2 to 15 will have their own categories, guaranteeing inclusivity for the entire family,
For details, visit the event’s official website shopwise.bikefest.com.ph or follow Shopwise on social media platforms www.facebook.com/ShopwiseSupercenters or www.instagram.com/shopwise.ph.
To enhance the experience for cycling enthusiasts, certain roads will be temporarily closed during the event, organized by The IRONMAN Group. The Shopwise Bike Fest caters to a diverse range of bike enthusiasts, including those interested in road bikes, BMX, mountain bikes, gravel bikes and foldable bikes.
However, fixies and e-bikes are excluded from participation to prioritize safety and fairness.
The host city is eager to potentially host the event again next year, further establishing its reputation for community-centric activities, while Vermosa Sports Hub reiterates its commitment to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle within the community and hopes to continue hosting such enrich events in the future.