President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (File photo)
MANILA, Philippines — World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2024 Gold Medalist Blessie Abagat will sing the national anthem on Monday at the third State of the Nation Address (Sona) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).
Abagat hails from Bicol and was a multi-awardee in WCOPA 2024.
“This is not just a testament to Blessie’s vocal skills but also a celebration of her recent achievements on the global stage,” the PCO said in a statement late Sunday night.
“Her upcoming vocal performance at the third Sona of President Marcos Jr. not only highlights her individual achievements but also represents the collective aspirations and pride of her fellow Filipinos,” it added.
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The PCO said Abagat’s awards in the WCOPA include the 2024 Division Champion (Vocal Pop), Semifinal Silver Medalist (Vocal Gospel), and three Gold Medals (Vocal Gospel, Vocal Contemporary, Vocal Pop), along with a Silver Medal (Vocal Broadway).
Marcos is set to deliver his Sona at Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on Monday afternoon. It will be directed by state-owned Radio Television Malacañang.
A total of P20 million, meanwhile, was set as the budget for this year’s Sona.