Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Jessica Sanchez to sing Philippine National Anthem on Pacquiao's next fight

Pambansang Kamao and Saranggani Representative, Manny Pacquiao chooses, 14-year-old Filipina-New Yorker, Kirby Asunto to sing the national anthem in his June 9 fight against Timothy Bradley.

Earlier report says Manny Pacquiao chose American Idol finalist, Jessica Sanchez who just advances to American Idol Top 5 to sing the Philippine National Anthem on his next fight after Bradley.

image credit:americanidol.com

In an interview with ABS-CBNNews.com, the Saranggani Congressman said he is praying for Sanchez, and he believes she can win the whole competition.

"Jessica, good luck and we're praying for you. Sana manalo ka. No, hindi sana. I declare that you're gonna win in Jesus' name," he said.

Update: May 10, 2012:

The 16-year-old Filipina-Mexican-American heard of Pacquiao's invitation for her sing the Philippine national anthem on his next fight after Timothy Bradley that inreturn she said she would be honored to do it.

“I would love to, it would be an honor. Hopefully after the competition, I can do that.” Jessica said in an interview with GMA-7 on Thursday.

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