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IN PHOTOS: U2 rocks Manila

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JOSHUA TREE TOUR IN PH. The world's biggest act plays for one night at the Philippine Arena Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – On Wednesday, December 11, tens of thousands of people packed the world’s largest indoor arena to witness the biggest act ever to  perform in the Philippines since the Beatles.

Fans who waited for U2's Philippine concert were not disappointed as the rock icons played 25 songs, including some of their biggest hits. (LISTEN: U2's Philippine concert playlist)

"It has been a long, long road that has brought us to Manila," U2 frontman Bono told fans. He also apologized to the fans for making them wait for "40 years" and thanked them for their patience.

As expected, U2 weaved into their performance social commentary and their advocacies, especially human rights. The concert was held just a day after Human Rights Day.

LONG ROAD TO MANILA. U2 performs for the first time in the Philippines  on December 11, 2019. Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

STILL ROCKING. U2 perform their 2,050th show in the Philippine leg of the Joshua Tree Tour. Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

VISUAL FEAST. Photos by Mia Gonzales/Rappler

Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

Photo by Mia Gonzales/Rappler

U2 paid tribute to Red Cross volunteers and journalists, and also to female gamechangers all over the world, including Rappler CEO and executive editor Maria Ressa.

HERSTORY. U2 pays tribute to 'women who light up history' as they play their song 'Ultra Violet.' Photo by Miriam Grace Go/Rappler

The concert also lived up to the hype of being a visual feast. 

LOVE CONQUERS ALL. The Filipino translation of 'Love is Bigger Than Anything in Its Way' flashed on the screen as the band perform the song. Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

PH EDITION. Drummer Larry Mullen Jr wears a special shirt for the Philippine leg of the Joshua Tree Tour. Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

THANK YOU, PHILIPPINES. U2 thank their fans, amid the backdrop of the Philippine flag. Photo by Mia Gonzalez/Rappler

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