Arnel Pineda to sing Lupang Hinirang in Pacquiao-Clottey Fight

Finally it’s confirmed! After a third invitation from Manny Pacquiao, our very own Filipino front man of popular American rock band Journey”, Arnel Pineda will sing the Philippine National Anthem in Manny Pacquiao'’s much-awaited
fight with Ghanaian Joshua Clottey on March 13 (March 14 in Manila) at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.



In an exclusive interview, Arnel Pineda
confirmed that he was invited by Manny Pacquiao to sing “Lupang
Hinirang” in his upcoming fight. And he was going to Dallas this Thursday
to sing in Pacquiao’'s fight.

Journey front man was very happy that finally for the third time the
invitation push through. Arnel said, he was not able to sing in Pacquiao'’s previous fights because of his hectic schedule as Journey'’s vocalist.

He was introduced over the phone to Pacquiao by common friends and was also present during the boxer'’s birthday party in General Santos last
December.

Arnel Pineda is currently part of ABS-CBN'’s weekly variety show ASAP XV,” and is also set to fly back to US this coming April to record the latest album of Journey.

The Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey fight will be on March 13, Saturday (March 14 in Manila).