'Kababayans' in Bataan continue to call for support for Jessica Sanchez

BALANGA CITY, Bataan - As Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez goes on with her "American Idol" journey after making it to the Top Six last week, her fans and "kababayans" in Bataan continue to campaign for her. On Monday night at the Plaza Mayor in Balanga City, a program held as part of the celebration of "Araw ng Balanga," emcees Melody Ortiguerra and Jonel Llanes called for support for the 16-year old Filipino-Mexican.  

“Palakpakan para kay Jessica Sanchez! Kung kayo ay may kamag-anak sa Amerika, sabihan sila na suportahan ang one of the best singers in America,” Llanes said. He also narrated what happened when the American Idol judges saved her from being eliminated from the competition.

“Magaling talaga, congratulations Miss Jessica Sanchez! We are proud of her na kababayan natin sa Bataan,” said Ortiguerra.

Jessica is eldest of three children with two boys of Editha Bugay Sanchez who is married to a Mexican.  Editha is daughter of retired US Navy man Eddie and Virgie Bugay of Samal and Orani towns in Bataan.

“Tulungan natin si Jessica,” the emcees asked the big audience filling the Plaza Mayor de Balanga who heavily clapped at the mention of Jessica's name. - AM/VVP, GMA News