As I said, unlike some people I liked the way Martin Nievera sang Lupang Hinirang during the Pacquiao-Hatton fight. He sang it with so much fervor that nobody could say he didn’t sing it from the heart. I agree with Baby Orosa who wrote in her STAR column Sundry Strokes yesterday that Martin did a great job, even giving Martin a resounding “Bravo!”
I just got an e-mail from Martin who is telling “the true story” for the first time.
Martin Nievera feel sorry about his version of the National Anthem..His hope and prayer is that everyone be free to sing the anthem without laws and limitations, but with pride and passion and respect for country and the history that defines it. He said that he’s not there to please, he is there to represent our country..
SINGING the national anthem in one of the future fights of world’s boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest dreams of international singing icon Charice Pempengco.
MANILA, Philippines - Lawmakers on Tuesday moved to have the law on how the national anthem should be sung reviewed after Martin Nievera’s rendition during the Pacquiao-Hatton boxing match drew flak over the weekend.
CONCERT king Martin Nievera wore a Francis M-designed shirt while singing the Philippine National Anthem, before the much-awaited fight of Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton in Las Vegas Sunday (Manila time).
After People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao announced that Martin Nievera is singing “Lupang Hinirang” in his bout with Ricky Hatton, the concert king is already preparing as early as now for the May 2 event.
