Newport World Resorts, VIVA, and Philstar partnership powers Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical
May 19, 2026
Original Filipino musicals continue to take center stage as Newport World Resorts, VIVA Communications Inc., and The Philippine STAR reunite to stage Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical. The new musical, set to open in September 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, features the timeless hits of the Hotdog band.
Leading the collaboration are Newport World Resorts Executive Chairman Kevin L. Tan, VIVA Communications Inc. Founder and Chairman of the Board Vicente “Boss Vic” del Rosario Jr., and The Philippine STAR President and CEO Miguel G. Belmonte. This marks the second major theatrical venture among the three companies following Bagets The Musical, which debuted as a large-scale adaptation of the iconic 1984 Filipino film.
“At Newport World Resorts, part of our thrust has always been to support world-class productions that champion Filipino artistry and bring our stories to bigger stages. We look forward to bringing this proudly Filipino production to life and creating another meaningful entertainment experience for our audiences,” shared Tan.
Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical follows the story of an ambitious sales clerk who sneaks into the glamorous disco scene to chase her dream of becoming a fashion designer and risks losing herself in the process. Blending iconic OPM tracks, fashion, and nostalgia, the production reimagines the Manila Sound era for a new generation of theatergoers.
The continued partnership of Newport World Resorts, VIVA Communications Inc., and The Philippine STAR reflects the growing momentum behind original Filipino theater productions and large-scale collaborations within the local entertainment industry.
Learn more about the artists and the production through Newport World Resorts (@newportworldresorts), VIVA Communications Inc. (@vivaartistsagency), and The Philippine STAR (@philippinestar) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Sign up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bkd-waitlist to be the first in line for tickets.
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