The Voice USA champion Sofronio Vasquez is tapped to sing the Philippine national anthem at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 2025 State of the Nation Address.
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00:01The Voice USA Champion Sofronio Vasquez is tapped to sing the Philippine National Anthem at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s 2025 State of the Nation Address.
00:10The 2025 Sona will take place on July 28 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City.
00:16Malacanang says in a press release, it selected a powerful vocalist for his embodiment of the administration's intent to blend tradition and excellence in this year's Sona ceremony.
00:25Vasquez gained attention in late 2024 when he became the first-ever Asian winner of Season 26 of The Voice USA.
00:34He wowed the audience with strong performances of Sia's Unstoppable and A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman.
00:40In 2024, it was Blesimei Alipopo Abagat of Bicol who sang the National Anthem following her success at the World Championships of Performing Arts 2024 where she represented the Philippines and brought home three gold medals.
