Manila, Oct. 29 -- Italy-based Filipina rhythmic gymnast Jasmine Althea Ramilo came out with another sterling performance after winning gold and silver medals in the 4th International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament Viravolta-Jael in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia in Spain on Oct. 25-26.

Ramilo, whose parents came from Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, bagged the hoop title and settled for silver in the ball event even without her parents around to cheer her up.

"Masaya kami ng daddy nya kasi she travel alone, di na namin sinasamahan. Sanay na siya, we know she's safe naman (Her daddy and I are happy because she can travel alone, we don't have to accompany her anymore. She's used to it, we know she's safe)," Althea's mother, Fhey, said in an ...