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First Funko Pop store in South East Asia to open in Philippines this July
First Funko Pop store in South East Asia to open in Philippines this July

GMA Network

time7 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • GMA Network

First Funko Pop store in South East Asia to open in Philippines this July

Attention, toy collectors. Funko, the toy company known for making Pop! Vinyl figures is coming to the Philippines! During a media luncheon on Thursday, Funko Vice President for Sales - Asia Pacific Andy Clempson announced that its first flagship store in the South East Asia will be opening on July 12 at the SM Mall of Asia. "Philippines, quite frankly, is the home of Funko. It's our biggest market, it's got the most passion of fans," Clempson said. "This is all about being a destination store for existing fans, but also to attract new fans into our menu, because we want the people happy all the time," he added. Clemspon also expressed his excitement over the launch of Funko in the South East Asian market. "This is a little bit of history, because it is the first ever Funko branding store in Asia. So this is Funko history," he said. The Funko Pop store will showcase a wide selection of limited-edition figures and collectibles inspired by fan-favorite franchises, including "Barbie," "Naruto," "Friends," "Jujutsu Kaisen," "Attack on Titan," "One Piece," Sanrio, and many more. K-pop fans can also look forward to exclusive Funko Pop figures featuring global sensations BTS and NewJeans. Beyond the collectibles, customers can enjoy the Funko Funcade—a fun-filled arcade machine where players can test their luck and win exciting toys. —MGP, GMA Integrated News

Nawat Itsaragrisil of Miss Grand International is coming to PH
Nawat Itsaragrisil of Miss Grand International is coming to PH

GMA Network

time08-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • GMA Network

Nawat Itsaragrisil of Miss Grand International is coming to PH

Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil is coming to the Philippines! On Instagram on Saturday, Miss Grand Philippines announced that the Thai businessman is arriving in the country on Monday, 11:45 in the morning, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. Meanwhile, CJ Opiaza, the newly crowned Miss Grand International 2024, is set to have a grand parade at 4 p.m. on Monday at the SM Mall of Asia. CJ made history as the first Filipina beauty queen to receive the golden crown. She took over the title after India's Rachel Gupta resigned and relinquished her crown. —Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News

Maroon 5 kicks of Asia 2025 tour with a gig in Manila
Maroon 5 kicks of Asia 2025 tour with a gig in Manila

Gulf News

time28-01-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Gulf News

Maroon 5 kicks of Asia 2025 tour with a gig in Manila

Grammy-winning pop-rock sensation Maroon 5 is set to electrify Manila as they launch their highly anticipated Asia 2025 Tour at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on January 29, 2025 (Wednesday). The sold-out concert, co-presented by Live Nation Philippines, the Tourism Promotions Board, and the Philippine Department of Tourism, marks the band's fourth visit to Manila. The evening promises to deliver unforgettable moments for their devoted Filipino fans. The Asia 2025 Tour will run from January to February, with Manila as the starting point. From there, the band will journey across Asia, hitting major cities like Jakarta, Bangkok, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Kaohsiung. Adding to the excitement, opening performances will feature DJ Mailbox and the American alt-rock band Culture Wars. Formed in 1994 and fronted by Adam Levine, Maroon 5 has become a global icon, seamlessly blending pop, rock, and R&B into a signature sound that has defined hits like "Moves Like Jagger," "Sugar," and "She Will Be Loved." Their enduring appeal and ability to innovate continue to cement their status as one of the biggest acts in modern music. Tour schedule for Maroon 5 Asia 2025: Manila : SM Mall of Asia Arena – Wed, January 29 Jakarta : Jakarta International Stadium – Sat, February 1 Bangkok : Impact Arena – Mon, February 3 Tokyo : Tokyo Dome – Thu, February 6; Sat, February 8; Sun, February 9 Kuala Lumpur : National Hockey Stadium – Wed, February 12 Kaohsiung: National Stadium – Fri, February 14 With over two decades of chart-topping hits and electrifying performances under their belt, Maroon 5 is poised to once again captivate audiences as they kick off their thrilling 2025 Asia tour in Manila. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox

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