Marcos invites Jessica Sanchez to ASEAN summitPresident Bongbong Marcos and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos welcome Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez, who recently won the 20th season of America’s Got Talent, during a courtesy call at Malacañang on December 30, 2025MANILA, Philippines — As world leaders expect “high-level” performances from the Philippines, President Marcos has invited America’s Got Talent 2025 grand winner Jessica Sanchez to perform during the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit next year. Sanchez yesterday paid a courtesy call on Marcos ahead of her New Year’s Eve performance, hosted by Newport World Resorts at the Manila Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay. We got the best,” Marcos told Sanchez. Sanchez, 30, expressed her appreciation to the President and First Lady Liza Marcos for taking the time to meet with her. In a chance interview at Malacañang, Sanchez said she is excited to take part in the ASEAN hosting in May.

Source: Philippine Star December 30, 2025 16:34 UTC