Tomorrowland of Manila: Zedd, Illenium, bbno$ and more headline &FRIENDS Festival in May

Prepare for a first-of-its-kind celebration of music and raves as &FRIENDS Festival is bringing top music artists from all over the world to Manila, on May 30 - 31, 2025 in Okada Manila. 

&FRIENDS Festival’s star-studded music roster includes Grammy-winning EDM icon Zedd, multi-platinum rapper bbno$, Billboard Music Top Dance/Electronic Album awardee Illenium, Dutch electronic duo €URO TRA$H, Singapore’s fastest rising DJ Kiara, the creator of melodic dubstep Seven Lions, Filipino-Australian superstar Ylona Garcia, and more. 

A Once in a Lifetime Lineup for the Philippines

Fresh from playing some of the world’s biggest stages—including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas, and Tomorrowland—these headliners are no strangers to electrifying massive crowds. Zedd, the Grammy-winning artist behind festival anthems like Clarity and Stay the Night, is making a triumphant return to Manila after nearly 3 years. 

Glenda Hufano Hailed As A Hero For Children At Asia’s Modern Hero Awards

Okada Manila—Side by side with other leaders from different industries, award winning entrepreneur and civic leader, Glenda V. Hufano was hailed as one of the honorees under Asia’s Modern Hero Awards last February 17, 2023. 

More than 300 guests attended the event to celebrate these heroes as bestowed by the board of judges. Ms. Hufano is the incoming Governor of Kiwanis International, Philippine Luzon District to lead the more than 4500 members. 

Awardees includes Dante “Klink” Ang of The Manila Times and received by his brother, Consul Micheal Ang. Other notable guest was General Kerby Brion Kraft who was from Calauan, Laguna and former Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director with perfect 10 rating under then Mayor Sara Duterte. 

The Cove Manila Stages First MMA Event With URCC Global's "Raw Fury"

For the past years, The Cove Manila was home to the biggest and grandest parties in the country. Now they open a new kind of party to its doors with the partnership with URCC Global as they launch RAW FURY which will happen on April 27, 2019.

Gaining ground as the battleground for the best MMA fighters in the country and this side of the world, URCC Global makes a monumental move to stage their epic fights inside the grand spaces of Cove Manila. And it is a perfect venue to bring MMA fans and even regular spectators.

Pancho Piano's Hagod Exhibit Is Now On Display At Okada Manila

Bicolano Artist Pancho M.Piano has proven his artistry in visual arts throughout the years.  Known for his award-winning works locally and internationally, his works speaks for itself and draws appreciation and clients. He is known for his works which reflects Bicolano life, festivals and culture. Drawn from his experience of the places he had been to, the paintings has the charm of nostalgia  for Filipinos and introduces the Pinoy culture to foreigners.

Recently he opened a exhibit at Okada Manila titled Hagod featuring paintings made in recent years. Hagod by definition is stroke which defines the artworks made of different styles of strokes and themes. With some follow a colorful approach that catches attention.  The exhibit are opened in May 24 displayed at the Coral wing until June 23.