Compared to other singers who rendered their own rendition of the “Lupang Hinirang”, looks like that Charice Pempengco is the only singer who followed the original and official version of the national anthem.

Do you think that the her version would spur another criticism despite her efforts?  Like the rendition of Arnel Pineda during the Pacquiao vs Clottey fight?  On the other hand, Charice Pempenco will be joining the cast of Glee, a musical drama television series in its upcoming new season where she will be portraying an exchange student.

The Journey is set to have their very first concert tour here in Manila this coming March 14 but prior to that, they are first scheduled to have their concert in Japan particularly in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. The Journey will be having their major rehearsals for four straight days according to the talented pinoy lead vocalist Arnel Pineda.

Journey was formed in 1973 in San Francisco, California with their original vocalist, Steve Perry (1977-1998). In December of 2007, Journey hired Filipino singer, Arnel Pineda who was just discovered by Neal Schon in Youtube doing cover songs of their band. Journey’s chart topping and timeless hits includes, Open Arms, Don’t Stop Believing, Anyway You Want It, Faithfully, When You Love a Woman and a lot more.