Somehow though, while her singing is, as always, great -- I can't help feeling that this is no big deal.
Yes, she's the only Filipino to make it onto a current hit TV show ever (correct me if I'm wrong).
Yes, she's probably the biggest news coming out of the Philippines after Manny Pacquiao.
But really, "All by Myself" is the kind of song that EVERY Filipina diva sings. For us Filipinos, that song is normal. Heck, that kind of belting is normal too. Just watch any singing contest whether it's on TV or in a Sunday fiesta in the boondocks and you'll see what I mean.
This is not to put Charice down but rather to emphasize that there is no dearth of singing talent in this country. We have many more like her waiting to be discovered, polished and projected onto the world stage, if only we had enough Oprahs and Ellens to thrust them to.
For now though, we have but one: Charice Pempengco. Great work, Charice! You make us proud. May we have many more like you.
