Labadan finishes 8th in Asian gymnastics

City, Agusan del Norte, with Hungarian coach Dora Vass by her side, stood up on the side and bravely waved back to the appreciative crowd in the event backed by Philippine Sports Commission.

Uzbek sensation Takhmina Ikromova, who had led her country to retain the team gold and successfully defended her allaround crown, added two more mints in the meet backed by Taisan, Pastorelli, and Qatar Insurance Corp.

while China’s Wang Zilu (32.5) settled for the bronze in the tournament also backed by Sofitel, Hotel 101 and Milo.

Later, the hometown athlete received a huge hug from his father, Capt. Arnold Labadan, the head of the tournament’s organizing committee, for comfort.

“We practiced this routine in practice and were able to do it, sadly we missed it today,” said Labadan,” and this is going to be a learning experience to be better next time.”

“All of us came here prepared. We are determined to win, we will do our best,” added the five-time Asian Para Games silver medalist.

The other members of the team are Denesia Esnara (2022 Asean Para Games bronze medalist), Cherrylyn Sugue, Jeffrey Jaramillo, Carlo John Nuyda and Gregorio Payat Jr.

“All of us came here prepared. We Nuyda and Gregorio Payat Jr.

With her face down on the mat, the Pinay

BREANNA Labadan capped her campaign on Saturday on a downbeat note, winding up eighth and last in the ball event finals with a score of 28.75 points at the close of the 14th Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Eyeing a high finish with a superior routine she made several times in practice, Labadan was virtually picture-perfect until she committed a costly error at the end of her stint in the competition organized by the Gymnastics Association of the Philippine With her face down on the mat, the Pinay sprite was unable to catch the falling ball with her legs, hitting one of her thighs and trickling away, much to the dismay of the hometown crowd who came to see her play. Despite the mistake, the pride of Butuan

Ikromova bagged the ball event gold with a top score of 34.55 points while compatriots Evelina Atalyants (34.05) and Elzhana Taniyeva (32.70) took the silver and bronze, respectively.

In a closely-fought contest, she also took the hoop gold (34.35) at the expense of Kazakhstan’s Taniyeva Alzhana (32.50)

But she won’t go empty-handed from the meet also supported by the Harbor Pilots Association of the Phils., Pocari Sweat and Summit Water. after qualifying for the world championships in Valencia, Spain in August after finishing ninth overall in the individual all-around last Friday.

Misha de Leon’s ‘Damdamin’ explores the challenges of a platonic relationship that’sunexpectedly transitioning into a romantic one

Idol PH’s Misha debuts with emotional single ‘DAMDAMIN’

MISHA de Leon, a former contestant from Idol Philippines season 2, showcases her beautiful and soulful voice in her debut single titled “Damdamin.” The single is released under the Star Pop label.

“Damdamin” explores the challenges of a platonic relationship unexpectedly transitioning into a romantic one. The song was composed and produced by Jungee Marcelo

Misha shared her thoughts on the song, stating that it resonates deeply with her. She describes it as a groovy track that portrays someone who isn’t ready for a romantic relationship and the emotions they experience when rejecting someone’s confession of feelings.

Having personally faced a similar situation, Misha believes in the importance of timing and feels that the track will connect with many people, particularly young adults or individuals who are not yet ready for a relationship.

Excited to venture into recording after her Idol PH experience, Misha describes herself as a melting pot of inspiration when it comes to musical influences.

She draws inspiration from a range of artists, including the soulful sounds of Amy Winehouse and KZ Tandingan the electrifying beats of BTS and Arctic Monkeys, and the timeless classics of Adele and Rihanna. This diverse musical taste allows her to explore different styles and vibes to discover her own unique style and genre.

Listeners can now enjoy Misha’s debut single “Damdamin” on various music platforms.

n By NICKIE WANG

BETTER Days is undergoing a significant transformation in 2023 while retaining its name. The musical group, which has been active for a few years and has already released several singles under Universal Records, now has a completely revamped lineup.

Nigel Aboy (vocals and guitars), Nim Garcia (keys and back-up vocals), Jian Ballesteros (bass), and Raphael Resurreccion (drums) form the new quartet.

Although the process is somewhat pressuring and overwhelming, the band is enjoying the journey. While technically a new band, the group has decided to keep the name. As part of its return, the band has released a fresh EP consisting of six tracks, which reimagine previous songs from its repertoire.

The EP features acoustic versions of songs from the Nararamdaman EP (2018), creating a sincere, homely, and intimate atmosphere. Additionally, it includes Better Days’ latest original single “Hilom,” which now has an official music video and a performance on the Wish Bus.

One of the EP’s key tracks is their rendition of the popular song “Paano” by Apo Hiking Society. Through this release, listeners can discover the band’s signature sound.

“Paano” has already gained recognition, currently holding the fourth spot on Spotify’s Pinoy Covers playlist.

To further support their impressive release, the quartet unveiled a music video at the launch of Hilom on May 26 at The 70’s Bistro bar in Quezon City.