Lab Songs Ng Mga Tanga (stylized in all lowercase; Love Songs for Fools) is the debut studio album by Filipino singer-songwriter Janine Berdin. Released on September 26, 2025, under Island Records Philippines, it marks Berdin's first full-length album since entering the music industry after winning the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2018.
The album represents a departure from her earlier traditional pop ballads, shifting toward alternative rock, pop-punk, and hugot rock.
Background and themes Berdin announced the album during a press conference on September 14, 2025. According to Berdin, the album serves as an unfiltered, honest compilation of stories exploring toxic relationships, situationships, and heartbreak, stating she wanted to create music that functioned like a "best friend" for people embarrassed to share their relationship struggles with others.
Musically, critics noted that the album channels the grit and raw energy of early-2000s OPM icons like Yeng Constantino, Kitchie Nadal, and Barbie Almalbis.
Promotion and singles The album was preceded by several singles. The track "Sitwasyonship" was released in 2023 and became a viral hit. In 2025, Berdin released "Ayos Lang" and "Tayo Lang (May Alam)" featuring Illest Morena and Fana, the latter achieving over a million views on its music video within a month. On September 15, 2025, "Hayup Ka" was released as the lead promotional single alongside the formal album announcement. She's also collaborated with Ruffa Mae Quinto for the single's music video.
Following its release, the track "What if I miss you for the rest of my life?" entered the Spotify Viral Top 50 Philippines chart. By early 2026, the album had accumulated over 25 million streams.
Track listing All tracks are written by Janine Berdin, except where noted.
Release history +List of release datesRegionDateFormat(s)Edition(s)LabelVariousSeptember 26, 2025StandardIsland RecordsJuly 30, 2026Deluxe Edition
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