Martin Nievera in Hot Water For Singing National Anthem Wrong

Martin Nievera is in deep sh*t for singing the Philippine National Anthem "Lupang Hinirang" wrong during the pre-fight ceremony for the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton bout on May 2. It was the National Historical Institute that started it all when some official from that agency said that Martin's rendition was all kinds of wrong. And now a congressman from Cavite is charging Martin for violating the Flag and Heraldic Code, whatever that is.

The NHI and that lawmaker should just STFU and move along. If were are being strict about it, how about they arrest and jail Filipinos who answer "Bayang Magiliw" when ask what the title of our national anthem is during very tensed situations like the Q&A of Go Bingo. Or Filipinos who don't stop when the national anthem is being sung. Or those in the movie theaters who don't stand up when they hear Lupang Hinirang before the last full show.

Can't we just accept that there was no intention to disrespect the national anthem? Is putting Martin Nievera in jail for singing Lupang Hinirang wrong more important than say, cleaning the water and sewage systems of garbage because typhoon season is upon us?

I'm imagining if Martin does go to jail, he'd definitely be a prison bitch. If I'm not mistaken the pecking order in jail depends on what the type crime you've been convicted. The masters would definitely be those hardcore murderers, drug dealers or kidnappers (but definitely not the rapists or child touchers because they are the default prison bitches, I think). I'm just saying it's hard to establish "prison cred" if the crime that put you in jail is for singing the national anthem wrong.

Pops Fernandez is not Reconciling With Ex Martin Nievera

At a press conference to promote her new album titled Hope under MCA Records, cougar singer/actress Pops Fernandez clarified that she and ex-husband Martin Nievera are not in constant communication. They do talk occasionally, especially if it's about the children they share together. Pops made this statement so as not to mislead the public.

Does this mean they are not reconciling? What about the fans?! Who will now watch your concert(s) with Martin? Who will now buy your CDs with Martin in it? What about the fans? The fans don't watch your concert and buy your CDs to hear your angelic voice. They buy the romantic idea of you and Martin together. Let's be real, Pops does not have the most excellent of voices out there. I remember reading a Pops concert review years ago in which the writer said that the voice of then child star Aiza Seguerra was better than the main attraction of the show. Ouch.

By the way, Martin sings a duet with Pops in a song titled "Goodbye Girl" in her Hope CD. Hmmm, what an apt title, that CD. Like, I have so much hopes for Pops. For example, "I hope she finally stops injecting her lips with ass fats." "I hope you finally find the ideal prey to your cougar." [You go, girl!] :P C'mon share all your hopes for Pops.

Speaking of lip enhancement, WTF happened to Pops'?! She was so much prettier with her old lips. And it seems her BFFs Gretchen "elevator" Baretto and Ropa Gutierrez have also jumped the "Angelina Jolie lips" bandwagon. Girls, natural is so much prettier.

Martin Nievera vs Jomari Yllana Part 2

I was so disappointed when it appeared that the Martin Nievera-Jomari Yllana was over after Martin refused to make a rebuttal to Jomari Yllana's statement in Cool Center. But in his interview on SNN (Showbiz News Ngayon) Martin finally let it all out. I love Martin again simply because he uttered these beautiful words:

On whether he was hurt by Jomari's statement on Cool Center, Martin's catty remarks were: "No. He was reading it, so whoever wrote it [gives a thumb up sign]. Rawr!

Martin further added that he will never work with Jomari Yllana again. Well, whose brilliant idea was it to do a concert again with your ex-wife, Pops Fernandez? I think it was made to rile up those hibernating Martin and Pops fans who are still hoping for a reconciliation. Fans, give it up. If you still can't, Martin more or else said "I never thought about it [reconciliation] before, during and after the concert." Martin, keep that thought, well until Pops' lips return to their normal state.

Martin interview was held in Boracay, the site of the 2009 Goma Cup, in which he is a celebrity participant.

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