Philippines to gain ‘Taylor Swift-ready’ stadium

The country missed out on the Eras Tour after Singapore reportedly struck a deal to be the only stop in Southeast Asia

Taylor Swift 
Taylor Swift concert, Wembley Stadium, London, UK - 22 Jun 2018
Photo: Jordan Curtis Hughes for Wembley Stadium
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift concert, Wembley Stadium, London, UK - 22 Jun 2018 Photo: Jordan Curtis Hughes for Wembley Stadium

The Philippines is planning to build a ‘Taylor Swift-ready’ stadium by 2028, after missing out on the star’s Eras Tour. Singapore was the only Southeast Asia stop on the world tour due to a reported exclusivity deal between promoter AEG and the island nation’s government.

Filipino lawmaker Joey Salceda criticised the deal, adding that it was “not what good neighbours do”.

Now, leaders in the Philippines are taking matters into their own hands.

The Clark International Airport and Corp.…

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