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is reportedly going to be performing in Manila, Philippines for the first time in November.According to, AKB48's Team 8 will be a special guest at "" in November. The group's performance will mark the first time AKB48 has performed in the country.AKB48's first scheduled appearance in the Philippines comes as the group prepares its push into the Filipino market. Last year,announced that a sister group would form in Manila The upcoming sister group, named MNL48, will have its theater built in Manila. It is expected to open in 2017.