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'Tayo na magpugay': Bruno Mars composes new Filipino song as thanks for fans

Kristofer Purnell - Philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning Filipino-American singer Bruno Mars had a funky and entertaining two nights back in the Philippines, and he left something special for his Filipino fans.

A day after his second concert at the Philippine Arena — Bruno performed back-to-back nights on June 24 and 25 — he uploaded on his social media accounts a special song thanking fans for coming out to see him after five years.

The video see Bruno teaching some of the Hooligans, his band, the words "Tayo na magpugay" or in English "Let's pay tribute," which they all sang as clips of Bruno's concerts played.

Bruno was on the guitar as they sang "Tayo na magpugay" and "Dancing in Manila," and it felt like an extension of his concerts where everyone in attendance were enamored by his vocals.

Related: 'Bright Filipino lights': Bruno Mars brings fun back to the Philippines

As a clip of confetti raining down inside the Philippine Arena ended the video, Bruno still managed to yell out "Mahal kita, Manila!"

On both nights, Bruno sang a number of his hits from across the years including "Treasure," "Marry You," "When I Was Your Man," "Locked Out of Heaven," and "Just The Way You Are."

Bruno also performed songs from his Grammy-winning album "24 Magic," such as "Versace on the Floor," "Finesse," "That's What I Like," "Calling All My Lovelies," and the album's eponymous lead single.

Toward the end he even sang a medley of hits he was involved in: "F**k You" by CeeLo Green, "Young, Wild & Free" by Wiz Khalifa, "Grenade" where he asked for more dramatic smoke; "Talking to the Moon," "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B., and Silk Sonic's "Leave the Door Open."

RELATED: 'Miss na kita, mahal!': Bruno Mars gives 'Calling All My Lovelies' a local spin

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