MANILA, Philippines – Singer Charice Pempengco made sure she won’t suffer the same criticism that Filipino singers did before her in singing the national anthem publicly.
Chosen to sing the Philippine National Anthem at the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the petite pop star remained faithful to its marching tempo—in the process getting the thumbs up from the National Historical Institute (NHI), the government's culture and development agency.
"Tamang tama po ang ginawa niya. Nakuha niya ang talagang bilis at ‘yong tempo," said Teddy Atienza chief of NHI’s Heraldry Section, in an interview with abscbnnews.com.
Prior, Pempengco admitted to being careful about doing a wrong rendition of the anthem. “Medyo kailangan talaga ng focus sa pagkanta ng national anthem. Tamang tiyempo, kailangan talagang prepared kasi maraming naging issue about sa pagkanta,” said she.
According to Section 37 of Republic Act (RA) 8491, the rendition of the national anthem, whether played or sung, should be in accordance with its original musical arrangement as composed by Julian Felipe.
Among those criticized for allegedly doing wrong versions of the anthem were Martin Nievera, Arnel Pineda, Sarah Geronimo, and Lani Misalucha.
Pempengco wasn’t the only popular personality present at the Pacquiao-Mosley fight. Jimi Jamison, original singer of the band Survivor, rendered Pacquiao’s favorite song “Eye of the Tiger” for the latter’s entry into the ring. Singer-rapper LL Cool was on hand as well to do a different song for Mosley.
Other celebrities spotted watching the bout live were Paris Hilton, Mike Tyson and Laila Ali, with Hilton even posing with Pacquiao for the cameras. Local celebrities such as Pacman's buddy Chavit Singson also came to the event as with Lani Mercado and Ramon "Bong" Revilla, and Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho. Lito Atienza and Atom Henares were also present together with their respective sons, Ali and Quark.
Other celebrities simply made their awareness of the fight known via Twitter.
British TV personality Piers Morgan tweeted, "Manny in six rounds. #pacmanpower"
His prediction didn’t prove accurate however as the fight went the full twelve rounds.
Former US envoy to the Philippines Kristie Kenney excitedly posted, "And now it's time for the Pacquiao fight! Off to watch with friends. Go Manny!!"
Others like retired boxer and former Pacquaio opponent Oscar dela Hoya chose to tweet post-fight.
“Well people there you go my respects to manny good efforts.and just want to say " I told u so," dela Hoya tweeted.
Celebrated writer Paulo Coelho tweeted, “Congratulations Filipinos! Pacquiao rules.”
American Idol, Lee Dwyze, who was in the country for a concert during the fight couldn’t help but sing praise for the Pacman.
“Pacquiao is the best in the world. Can’t really argue with that,” said he in an interview with GMAnews.
Source: Manila Bulletin
Charice - Philippine National Anthem
(PACQUIAO MOSLEY FIGHT)
Labels: Manny Pacquiao
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