BALANGA CITY -Campaign for support in Bataan for American Idol finalist Jessica Sanchez is growing and happening even unexpectedly like what transpired Monday night at the Plaza Mayor here.
In the middle of a program sponsored by Ocampo’s, a big department store in Balanga City, emcees Melody Ortiguerra and JonelLlanes suddenly blurted out calls of support for the 16-year old Filipino-Mexican.
“Palakpakan para kay Jessica Sanchez! Kung kayo ay may kamag-anaksaAmerika, sabihansilanasuportahanang one of the best singers in America,” Llanes said. He even narrated what happened when judges saved her.
“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 U.S. 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 heartily clapped at the mention of Jessica.
Ortiguerra and Llanes were hosts during the “Gabi ngOcampo’s”, part of the month-long celebration of “ArawngBalanga”. Kapuso star Jay Perillo, one of the guests, regaled the big crowd with his songs.
Fans cheered heavily, singing with the actor.
Models of Ocampo’s sported some casual wear good for summer. Other employees of the department store presented some dance numbers.
