Katy Perry arrives in Manila for ‘Witness’ world tour

MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning American singer and songwriter Katy Perry arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday night to perform at the Mall of Asia Arena on Monday night as part of her “Witness: The Tour” international concert series.

Produced by AEG Presents and Ovation Productions, Katy’s “Witness: The Tour” marks the “American Idol” judge’s liberation in the changes in her own life and in the world around her, delivering songs that inspire both thought and movement. She is expected to perform her old and new hits, including the Platinum-certified “Chained to the Rhythm” featuring Skip Marley; and the singles “Bon Appetit” featuring Migos and “Swish Swish” featuring Nicki Minaj.

Besides Manila, “Witness: The Tour” Asia leg also includes Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok and Jakarta. In addition, the tour will also go on a South American leg in March, Mexico, UK and European legs kicking off in May of 2018, and an Australian/New Zealand leg commencing in July 2018.

Katy was last in Manila in 2012 for her “California Dreams” tour.

Check out Katy’s return to Manila last Sunday, as seen in the following trending photos from The STAR’s Facebook page.  — Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo

Katy Perry arrives at the NAIA for the Manila leg of her "Witness: The Tour" at the Mall of Asia Arena. The STAR/Mong Pintolo

Katy Perry arrives at the NAIA for the Manila leg of her "Witness: The Tour" at the Mall of Asia Arena. The STAR/Mong Pintolo

Katy Perry arrives at the NAIA for the Manila leg of her "Witness: The Tour" at the Mall of Asia Arena. The STAR/Mong Pintolo

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