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BINI proudly carries the Philippine flag and language at Coachella

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<p>BINI made waves once more on the international stage as they proudly carried the country with them, culminating their Coachella Weekend 2 performance with a striking display of the Philippine flag as their ending backdrop. </p><p>The Nation’s Girl Group returned to the Mojave stage for their second weekend set, this time with even greater anticipation following their widely talked-about debut performance. Having already showcased the talent and artistry of Filipino performers to a global audience, BINI came back stronger, further igniting pride and admiration among their <em>kababayans</em>. </p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/4/18/bini-turns-emotional-as-they-raise-the-bar-in-powerful-coachella-weekend-2-performance-0844"><strong><u>READ: BINI turns emotional as they raise the bar in powerful Coachella weekend 2 performance</u></strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>As they graced the stage anew, BINI elevated the experience into something deeply personal and patriotic. Their performance became more than just a set, but transformed into a celebration of Filipino identity, culture, and excellence on one of the world’s biggest music platforms. </p><p>Opening their 45-minute set with “Strings,” the group immediately set the tone with a high-energy performance, rapping in Filipino and proudly spotlighting their language to an international crowd. </p><p>They continued to captivate audiences with fan-favorite tracks such as “Zero Pressure,” “Out of My Head,” “Karera,” and “Salamin, Salamin.” The energy in the now even more jam-packed venue was undeniable, with louder cheers and a visibly growing number of Filipino fans waving flaglets in support. Adding a personal touch, the members introduced themselves in their respective native dialects, further grounding their global performance in their roots. </p><p>The momentum carried on as BINI performed “Blink Twice,” “Cherry on Top,” and “Blush,” drawing fans deeper into their sound. The crowd sang along to lines like “Oh Kalami,” a moment that highlighted not only the group’s reach but also the resonance of Filipino language and culture among a diverse audience. </p><p>The emotional peak came as BINI closed their set with the fan-favorite “Pantropiko.” In a powerful and unforgettable moment, the Philippine flag illuminated the massive LED backdrop as the group took their final bow. The image quickly became symbolic of their journey and mission. </p><p>Fans both at the venue and online erupted in celebration, with many pointing out the significance of seeing the Philippine flag displayed so prominently on a global stage. The moment resonated deeply, as BINI appeared emotional while expressing their gratitude before exiting the stage. </p><p>Online, fans could not help but express their pride and admiration for the group’s bold and patriotic tribute. </p><p>“BINI could’ve just gone there and promoted themselves as BINI but no, they made it clear where they come from. They carried the Philippines with them, proudly and loudly. They really went there to prove Filipinos have world-class talent and they did. so proud of you BINI 🇵🇭,” one wrote. </p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-7" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-7&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2045292613968998857&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-04-17T18%3A29%3A07.761613%3Add62bf26-987f-4a2a-8f8a-dd9222e6b06c%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=efbc0e9f338499a9aed91946918868fc36caaec2&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:514px;height:631px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2045292613968998857"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>“Congrats Girlypop! You carried the flag in every beat, every step. Filipino excellence, global recognition, BINI you owned it. 🇵🇭🥹🫶 So proud of you Girls!” one added. </p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-6" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-6&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2045301661112078438&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-04-17T18%3A29%3A07.761613%3Add62bf26-987f-4a2a-8f8a-dd9222e6b06c%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=efbc0e9f338499a9aed91946918868fc36caaec2&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:514px;height:861px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2045301661112078438"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>“from wearing the salakot in w1, to ending their performance with the PH flag waving behind them as they bowed. these girls will carry the Filipino fire in their hearts wherever they go — it has and always will be a bini thing. Mabuhay ang musikang Pilipino indeed,” another wrote. </p><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-5" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-5&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2045301454542627018&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-04-17T18%3A29%3A07.761613%3Add62bf26-987f-4a2a-8f8a-dd9222e6b06c%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=efbc0e9f338499a9aed91946918868fc36caaec2&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:514px;height:674px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2045301454542627018"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>The moment quickly went viral, with many praising BINI for representing the nation on such a high and emotional note. Beyond the flag reveal, the group consistently incorporated the country’s colors – red, blue, yellow, and white – throughout their visuals, reinforcing the theme of national pride. </p><p>Their opening outfits, also in red and blue, further underscored their intention to carry the Philippines with them in every aspect of their performance. </p><p>More than just a show, BINI’s Coachella Weekend 2 stage became a defining moment that not only raised the bar for their global presence but also left a lasting mark of Filipino pride on the world stage.</p>

<p>BINI capped off their Coachella Weekend 2 performance with a powerful and emotional tribute to the Philippines, proudly displaying the national flag as their backdrop.</p>

BINI capped off their Coachella Weekend 2 performance with a powerful and emotional tribute to the Philippines, proudly displaying the national flag as their backdrop.