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Filipinos ring in 2024 with star-studded countdown events

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="A fireworks display, lasting 10 minutes, lights up the sky during the New Year’s eve celebration at the Quezon Memorial Circle. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/12/31/20231231-new-year-quezon-city-mt1.jpg"/><figcaption>A fireworks display, lasting 10 minutes, lights up the sky during the New Year’s eve celebration at the Quezon Memorial Circle. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) -- Thousands of Filipinos welcomed the new year in grand revelry, with star-studded countdown events held all over Metro Manila. </p><p>There were almost 20,000 Filipinos along Ayala Avenue in Makati City, according to organizers of the &#x27;Nostalgia Meets the Future&#x27; New Year Countdown concert. Asia&#x27;s Songbird Regine Velasquez headlined the event with a one-hour set. </p><p>Her most anticipated performance was &#x27;Written in the Sand&#x27;, dubbed as the Pinoy millennium anthem.</p><p>Velasquez recreated her iconic performance of the song, which ushered in the year 2000 for most Filipinos. This time, she was joined by acclaimed theater artists in the country.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2916715" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar"><p>Prior to Velasquez, PPop group SB19 also performed their hit songs such as Gento.</p><p>Spongecola also performed their hits Pasubali, Tambay, Puso. It&#x27;s Showtime host Karylle, wife of Spongecola vocalist Yael Yuzon made a surprise appearance in the show.</p><p>A lights and laser show and a grand fireworks display was held at midnight.</p></div><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/31/23/fair-weather-expected-on-new-years-eve">Fair weather expected on New Year&#x27;s Eve</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/12/31/23/after-war-bots-and-barbie-world-rings-in-2024">After war, bots and Barbie, world rings in 2024</a></li></ul><div><strong>FIREWORKS DISPLAY</strong></div><p>In Rizal Park, Filipinos arrived as early as Sunday morning to avoid the traffic and secure prime spots for the festivities in the evening, which featured a spectacular fireworks display. </p><p>Picnic setups dotted the landscape, showcasing the dedication of families and friends who had prepared for a joyous celebration despite the scorching sun.</p><p>&quot;Lagi kami talaga dito... Taun-taon kasama yung pamilya ko..dito masaya yung pagsalubong ng bagong taon,&quot; said Melinda Megallon from Bulacan.</p><p>The Luneta Park administration emphasized certain guidelines for celebrants: the use of plastic mats was prohibited to preserve the park&#x27;s grass, and the breaking of items like soft drink bottles was strictly forbidden. Alcohol, cigarettes, and vaping were also not allowed within Luneta Park premises.</p><p>Security measures were in place with personnel stationed throughout the park, particularly at entrance and exit points.</p><p>Quezon City also had a fireworks display at midnight to highlight their own countdown at the Quezon City Memorial Circle. </p><p>The event was headlined by Vice Ganda, who was the last performer to take the stage and entertained the crowd until the stroke of midnight. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Vice Ganda performs during the Quezon City yearend countdown at Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on December 31, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/12/31/20231231-new-year-qc-vice-ganda-mt2.jpg"/><figcaption>Vice Ganda performs during the Quezon City yearend countdown at Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on December 31, 2023. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>OPM bands including The Dawn, Autotelic, Orange and Lemons, Cueshé, and Mayonnaise also performed, while drag queens including Precious Paula Nicole, Captivating Katkat, Bernie, and Arizona Brandy were also present.</p><div><strong>STAR-STUDDED</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Wendy of Red Velvet performs at the New Year" s="" countdown="" event="" at="" the="" Bonifacio="" Global="" City.="" MJ="" ABS-CBN="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/news/12/31/wendy.jpg"/><figcaption>Wendy of Red Velvet performs at the New Year&#x27;s countdown event at the Bonifacio Global City. <em>MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Bonifacio Global City rang in 2024 with a star-studded line-up of performers, including three of the five members of Red Velvet: Irene, Seulgi and Wendy. Also featured were some of the country&#x27;s top artists in Ely Buendia, KZ Tandingan, Zack Tabudlo and young artist Adie. </p><p>Red Velvet&#x27;s Wendy started her two-song set at 11:18 p.m., performing &#x27;Like Water&#x27; and &#x27;Why Can&#x27;t You Love Me.&#x27; Irene and Seulgi went on to perform &#x27;Naughty&#x27; and &#x27;Monster.&#x27; </p><p>After their performance, they joined officials of the local government of Taguig City and Buendia in the countdown to 2024. A ten-minute fireworks display showered the BGC skies. </p><p>Buendia closed the party with a set of Eraserheads hits. </p><p>In Eastwood City, performers included Morisette Amon, Armi Millare, Silent Sanctuary, and Sunkissed Lola, who serenaded the crowd in the &quot;Dazzling Star Drop&quot; event. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2916779" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Eastwood City&#x27;s Dazzling Star Drop ushers in the New Year. Video courtesy of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.</div><div><strong>Reports from Jervis Manahan, Izzy Lee, Anna Cerezo, and MJ Felipe, ABS-CBN News</strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2916245" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Thousands of Filipinos welcomed the new year in grand revelry, with star-studded countdown events held all over Metro Manila. 