Newport World Resorts just set a new standard for New Year’s Eve parties in the Philippines with a shocking surprise that left everyone speechless.

At the official press launch of The Grand Countdown to 2026, called “The Stage is Set,” the lights went out and the unmistakable voice of OPM rock star Bamboo Mañalac filled the room for an intimate, unannounced live performance. The crowd went wild when the frontman played stripped-down versions of his biggest hits. This gave everyone a taste of what was to come on December 31.

“This is just a taste,” the organizers teased as Bamboo will return to headline the eagerly awaited The Grand Countdown to 2026 alongside an all-star powerhouse lineup:

Jessica Sanchez
Sarah Geronimo
Matteo Guidicelli
Billy Crawford
Cup of Joe
Amiel Sol
Earl Agustin
Janine Teñoso
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The one-night-only spectacle promises to be the ultimate celebration of Original Pilipino Music (OPM), blending rock, pop, and the new generation of Filipino artists in a grand send-off to 2025.

Event Details:
📅 December 31, 2025 (Tuesday) | Gates open 7:00 PM
📍 Manila Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts
🎟 For ticket inquiries and reservations: info@fhtcentertainment.com

With Bamboo leading the charge and this stacked roster of performers, The Grand Countdown to 2026 is shaping up to be the grandest way to welcome 2026.