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Angelo Gonzales’ entry to “Pili, Pinas: Philippine Selection Night,” the musical event that will select the country’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, is an orchestral ballad titled “Broken Beyond Repair,” which serves as a stirring symphony of heartbreak.

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"Broken Beyond Repair": An orchestral ode to heartbreak

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<p style="text-align:justify">Angelo Gonzales’ entry to “Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Philippine Selection Night,” the musical event that will select the country’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, is an orchestral ballad titled “Broken Beyond Repair,” which serves as a stirring symphony of heartbreak.</p><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oXsRiI3RJBo?si=JmYZ6r9V0yLTSEvL" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p style="text-align:justify">“Ang story behind ng kanta na ito is isang lalaking inaakala niya minamahal niya was the one pero yun pala iba pala yung taong yun,” explained Angelo.</p><p style="text-align:justify">“What I want is na it can impact people talaga. That’s what matters the most,” he added.</p><p style="text-align:justify">“Broken Beyond Repair” immediately intrigued the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” alumnus and power balladeer SAGA, who gave such an emotional and soul-stirring interpretation of the song.</p><p style="text-align:justify">“I am ready to dig deeper dun sa meaning ng song. Naintriga agad ako sa ano pa yung pwede pang puntahan ng song, yung potential of interpreting it sa perspective ko as an artist,” SAGA said.</p><p style="text-align:justify">“Broken Beyond Repair” is part of the The “Pili, Pinas: Philippine Selection Night” compilation, which is now available on various music streaming platforms. Check out all 10 entries and pick your bet to represent the Philippines at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, happening in Bangkok, Thailand on November 14.</p><p style="text-align:justify">Watch &quot;Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026: Philippine Selection” Night on August 30 (Sunday), 9:45PM on iWant, ABS-CBN sa ALLTV2, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live. Also available all over the world via TFC with a delayed telecast on MYX.</p><div style="text-align:justify"><br/></div>

<p>Angelo Gonzales’ entry to “Pili, Pinas: Philippine Selection Night,” the musical event that will select the country’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia, is an orchestral ballad titled “Broken Beyond Repair,” which serves as a stirring symphony of heartbreak.</p>