Malacañang praises Jessica Sanchez

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang Palace on Thursday praised “American Idol” runner-up Jessica Sanchez’s “extraordinary gift of music and heart” that has been “recognized and appreciated the world over.”

“As she competed in ‘American Idol,’ Jessica Sanchez obtained the loyal and enthusiastic support of Filipinos the world over,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a statement released after the results of the reality television singing competition was announced.

“Throughout her long, arduous journey, people considered Ms. Sanchez a performer imbued with an extraordinary gift of music and heart,” Valte said.

“This is only the beginning for Ms. Sanchez whose incredible talent has been recognized and appreciated the world over,” Valte said.