Jessica Sanchez to sing at Pacquiao-Rios fight

MANILA, Philippines - Jessica Sanchez will sing the Philippine National anthem for boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s fight this Sunday.

Through Manny’s Twitter account, he asked Jessica to sing the Philippine National Anthem.

With this, the “American Idol” runner up says she’s “honored” to do so.

Yes! I'm honored! ! RT @MannyPacquiao: @jessicaesanchez would you do me the honor of singing the national anthems before our fight? #PacRios

— Jessica Sanchez (@JessicaESanchez) November 19, 2013

Pacquiao will have his bout against Brandon Rios this Sunday, November 24, in Macao. Pacman says he is  dedicating this fight for all the victims of typhoon Yolanda.