Karylle sings RP national anthem

MANILA, Philippines - Actress-singer Karylle has sung the Philippine national anthem, signaling the start of the much awaited fight between Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand Hotel Garden in Las Vegas, USA. Karylle, daughter of veteran singer Zsazsa Padilla, was clad in her wine-red Albert Figueras gown. He was personally handpicked by Pacquiao to sing the Philippines' national anthem for his fight against De la Hoya. Christian Castro, meanwhile, sang Mexico's national anthem. The American national anthem, on the other hand, was sung by Keyshia Cole, an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer known for her soulful voice. - Aie Balagtas See, GMANews.TV