American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez have finally met President Benigno S. Aquino III on June 9 in Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles Airport after his meeting with another Fil-American Apl.de.Ap.

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In a Youtube video uploaded by RTV Malacanang, Sanchez paid a courtesy call to PNoy and to DTI Secretary Mar Roxas, Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto del Rosario, Tourism chief Ramon Jimenez, Ambassador Jose Cuisia, Philippine Envoy to the United States, etc.

Sanchez was joined by her mother, Editha Sanchez and her relatives from Chula Vista, San Diego, California.

According to report, the sixteen-year old singer expressed her utmost gratitude to the President and all her Filipino fans who believed in her talent.

Sanchez will visit the Philippines to perform in Smart Araneta together with other American Idol 2012 Top 10 finalists on September 21, 2012.