Binay hails Jessica Sanchez, says she’s destined for greater things

MANILA, Philippines – Vice-President Jejomar Binay hailed Jessica Sanchez Friday for getting into the finale of American Idol.

“Congratulations to Jessica Sanchez for making it to the American Idol finale. Once again, she has brought great pride to Filipinos,” Binay said in a statement released to media.

“Congratulations as well to her parents who have supported her all the way. Your daughter’s achievement is likewise your own,” he added.

The 16-year old Sanchez is of Filipino and Mexican descent and she has gone the farthest in the reality television singing competition since Jasmine Trias won third place in season three of American Idol.

Binay, as Presidential Adviser on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Concerns, thanked the Filipinos in the United States who voted for Sanchez.

“The overwhelming support you have shown is proof that with the spirit of bayanihan that is innate in us Filipinos, nothing is impossible,” he said.

Binay said he will be looking forward to Sanchez’s performance in the Idol finale on May 23.

He said that he was confident that Sanchez will be the next American Idol.

“Jessica’s star is just beginning to shine. Someone as talented as her is destined for greater things,” he said.