The holiday season is upon us, and Billboard Philippines kicked it off the best way it knows how.
On December 12 at the BGC Amphitheatre, the series Billboard Philippines X series returned for its last run this year, in collaboration with Ford Philippines. In the middle of the year-end rush, the stage came alive with performances from Rob Deniel and Lola Amour, turning an ordinary night into a full-blown celebration of a tremendous year of Filipino music and community.
Rob Deniel opened the evening by pulling the crowd in close, delivering a set that felt both intimate yet powerful. He began with “Sinta,” immediately setting a heartfelt tone that had the audience leaning into every word. “Ang Pag-ibig” followed, carrying the kind of emotional weight that feels especially fitting during the holidays.
The warmth continued as Deniel flowed effortlessly through a medley of fan favorites, showcasing his gift for storytelling and his ability to make even a wide-open amphitheatre feel personal. By the time he performed “Miss Miss,” the crowd grew larger, with everyone singing along, voices weaving together in soft unison. He closed his set with “RomCom,” ending on a high that left everyone excited for what else the night had in store.
Photographed by Excel Panlaque
Photographed by Excel Panlaque
As the energy shifted, Lola Amour took the stage and turned the amphitheatre into a party. Kicking things off with “Misbehave,” the band wasted no time raising the tempo, their tight grooves and playful charisma instantly pulling the crowd to its feet. “Fallen” and “Dance With My Mistakes” followed, highlighting the group’s knack for blending pop, funk, and soul into a sound that’s effortlessly fun.
As soon as the opening notes of “Raining in Manila” rang out, the entire venue erupted. The audience sang every word back, transforming the BGC Amphitheatre into one massive choir, voices echoing into the night as if on cue. It was a moment that perfectly captured what Billboard Philippines X was all about: a joyful, communal, and undeniably electric experience that brought fans closer to their favorite artists.
Photographed by Excel Panlaque
Photographed by Excel Panlaque
Photographed by Excel Panlaque
As the last run of Billboard Philippines X series for 2025, the night was a thrilling celebration, not just of the holidays, but of a year defined by standout music and artists. The evening closed with hearts full, voices still lingering in the air, and a reminder that the Filipino music scene is alive.