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Fans of One Direction are reeling from the heartbreaking news that Liam Payne, one of the beloved members of the boy band, tragically passed away after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires. The 31-year-old singer’s untimely death has sent shockwaves across the world, as tributes pour in from fans, fellow artists, and celebrities. As soon as the news broke, Filipino Directioners took to social media to pay tribute to Payne, recalling the times when One Direction performed in the Philippines back in March 2015 for their On The Road Again Tour . Payne had left a lasting impression on the Manila crowd, calling it “one of the best gigs we’ve ever done” and expressing his love for the Filipino fans. Philippine Concerts even shared Payne’s tweets from that unforgettable night, reminding fans of his deep appreciation for his time in Manila. Today, Facebook pages like Liam Payne Philippines and Philippine Concerts flooded their feeds with heartwarming throwbacks of his

Despite the technical mishaps that plagued the Billboard PH Anniversary event, one bright spot managed to steal the show—Sarah Geronimo’s electrifying performance. While other acts were battling sound glitches, Sarah G took command of the stage, delivering a set so powerful it earned her the rarest of concert reactions in the Philippines: a standing ovation. The event, held to celebrate the first anniversary of Billboard Philippines, brought together 33 of the country’s biggest and rising stars, including SB19, BINI, Adie, and Moira Dela Torre. The lineup had fans buzzing, but as technical difficulties hit several performances, the energy dipped. However, that didn’t stop Sarah G from delivering a masterclass in live performance. Opening with the fan-favorite "Kilometro," Sarah immediately ignited the crowd. The energy she brought was unmatched, and the new choreography she introduced—her first since parting ways with Georcelle Dapat-Sy’s G-Force—was nothing short of spectac