Trending: Paris Olympics' opening, Team PH shines in their 'Sinag' barong, Jude Bacalso's misgendering issue

On SBS Filipino's Trending Ngayon segment, the Paris Olympics 2024 officially began with an unforgettable opening ceremony performance from Canadian singer Celine Dion singing Hymne A l'Amour under the Eiffel Tower and American singer Lady Gaga delivering a burlesque take on the French classic Mon Truc En Plume; historic boat parade of athletes down the River Seine is another highlight of the Opening Ceremony; the Philippine Team shines bright in their 'Sinag' Barong; and the viral misgendering incident involving former TV personality Jude Bucalso.

Trending Ngayon: 2024 Paris Olympics' historic opening ceremony with Canadian singer Celine Dion singing Hymne A l'Amour under the Eiffel Tower and American singer Lady Gaga showcasing a burlesque take on the French classic Mon Truc En Plume; the 22-athlete Philippine Team shone in their 'Sinag' barong designed by Francis Libiran. Credit: The Olympics Game (on X), Sam Catantan (Instagram), The Olympics Game (on X)

Key Points

• With rainy skies, the 2024 Paris Olympics opened in the City of Lights with American singer Lady Gaga delivering a burlesque take on the French classic Mon Truc En Plume and a grand finale performance from Canadian singer Celine Dion under the Eiffel Tower.
• For the first time in the Olympics, a historic boat parade, with 85 boats carrying team delegations on a six-kilometre journey to the centre of Paris.
• The Philippine Olympic Team shines in their 'Sinag' barong designed by Francis Libiran as the team paraded along with countries across the world at the Olympics' opening.
• A viral Facebook post over a misgendering issue circulating online involving former TV personality Jude Bacalso over her alleged behaviour towards a restaurant waiter sparks online outrage.

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