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Housemates’ first failed weekly task; Eliza and Miguel's ‘confession’ in “PBB Collab 2.0”

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762653593087New Project (25).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The &quot;<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab 2.0</u></strong></a>&quot; housemates were put to the test in their second weekly task, where strategy and teamwork were everything.  </p><p>This time, they had to build a five-story tower made entirely of red plastic cups, sturdy enough to hold the dioramas they had previously created, within a strict 30-minute limit. The challenge was done in parts. Each of the five groups could only add their section once the previous one had successfully placed theirs. The dioramas acted as walls or platforms for every level.  </p><p>Before the official run, the housemates were given time to practice, and everything went smoothly. But during the final execution, every second would count and even the smallest mistake could cause their entire structure to collapse. </p><p>Star Magic housemate Joaquin Arce and Sparkle housemate Waynona Collings led the week’s task as the housemates gathered in the garden area to figure out the best strategy they could pull off, and since they didn’t have any measuring tools, they decided to use Ashley Sarmiento’s height of 5’2” as the reference for how tall their tower should be. </p><p>After setting the measurement, each group got down to work, stacking their red cups carefully and testing different ways to make their section sturdy. One of the first challenges they encountered was balancing the number of cups with the strength of their tower. Despite working on individual tower levels, the housemates made sure to help one another and share techniques. They didn’t waste any moment during practice, using the time to experiment, make mistakes, and refine their ideas until they found the most stable structure possible. </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gHGS7JR9000" title="Day 15: Housemates, nag-isip ng strategy sa 2nd weekly task | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>During practice for their task of building a five-level tower out of red cups, the housemates pushed through even when the lower layers started to crumble, just to get the feel of placing the topmost layer.  </p><p>That’s when task leader Joaquin realized that building the individual cup layers was a total breeze compared to the chaos of stacking the fourth and fifth levels, which turned out to be a whole different game. The housemates had to get creative—one would climb onto another’s shoulders just to reach the upper tiers and keep the diorama from tipping over. The boys then focused on learning how to lift, balance, and steady whoever would be assigned to place the final diorama on top of the tower.</p><p>Ashley was one of those chosen to place the diorama at the highest point of the tower, and even though she was scared of heights, she chose to trust the boys who were lifting her and went for it anyway. Meanwhile, the fifth group finished their individual tower the fastest since they all decided to use a slimmer structure for the top level, though getting it in place still proved to be a struggle.  </p><p>Inside the confession room, Joaquin shared that despite the challenges, he was confident that their teamwork and persistence would pay off and that they could actually ace the task. </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vivq2vBhz5I" title="Day 15: Housemates, confident na magwawagi sa 2nd weekly task | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>While the housemates were still figuring out how to build their tower for the second weekly task, it seemed like something else was already starting to take shape inside the house—the feelings between Eliza Borromeo and Miguel Vergara. </p><p>At one point, Eliza opened up to her fellow Star Magic housemate Krystal Mejes about how she and Miguel first got close during a previous project. She shared that back then, Miguel had been clear about wanting to stay “good friends” but after that, they somehow drifted apart, until “PBB” brought them together again. Still, with the way Miguel used to act around her—like teasingly asking about her favorite flowers— Eliza couldn’t help but feel a little “delulu” (Gen Z talk for delusional). Krytsal reacted, “Hindi ka naman aasa kung hindi ka pinaasa.&quot;  </p><p>And when words were too hard to say, the housemates came up with a game where they could say anything to an unnamed person. Eliza dropped, “Hindi mo man lang ba susubukan?” Miguel, catching the hint, replied, “Dapat nga, kaso may na-realize ako,&quot; which made the rest of the housemates tease them even more.  </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vOqtD19P9a0" title="Day 15: Eliza at Miguel, nagparinigan ng feelings? | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>After their subtle exchange about feelings earlier that day, Miguel eventually found the right moment to talk to Eliza in private. “Alam mo, Eliza,” he began, “I don’t think this is the right place to say, or… you have to think about it also.” </p><p>Eliza mentioned that their conversations often felt unclear, something Miguel also acknowledged as he said he was still trying to figure things out. “I don’t know what to say,” he admitted. Eliza then confessed that she would often feel nervous and lose her words whenever they talked, not used to opening up her feelings, but this time, she pushed herself to speak up because she knew she had to. </p><p>That night, the two finally had a deeper conversation. Eliza asked Miguel directly, “Ano bang nararamdaman mo para sa akin… sa atin?” Miguel answered, “I wasn’t sure at first, but no’ng nakasama kita dito, I felt more. Pero I’m trying not to anymore kasi I see you’re much happier. That&#x27;s why I&#x27;m being more distant to you know, kasi I want you to hindi mo  na ako maisip. Of course, I&#x27;m not one hundred percent happy pero I&#x27;m happy for you. So I didn&#x27;t have to ask you na because you made me realize it na.&quot; </p><p>Eliza, brave and honest, confessed, “Bago ako pumasok dito sa bahay, magulo na rin naman sa akin. Pero bago pa ’yon, ikaw talaga gusto ko.” Miguel replied, “I know. Alam ko rin,” admitting that he had also felt something for her but things just moved too fast. For now, he said, what matters most is seeing Eliza happy inside the Bahay ni Kuya. </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YlaNddCJP_4" title="Day 15: Eliza at Miguel, inamin ang tunay na nararamdaman | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Meanwhile, even though the housemates managed to pull off their tower during practice, things got a lot tougher during the actual challenge, especially with the clock ticking and the pressure rising. Despite everyone’s teamwork and determination, they ran out of time before completing the task, leading to a failed weekly challenge and no weekly budget for them.  </p><p>As the cups on the final diorama came crashing down just when they were about to place it on top of the tower, the housemates could only comfort each other and accept that they wouldn’t be able to finish anymore with only twenty seconds left on the timer. Joaquin tried to smile through the disappointment but admitted feeling disheartened, while his co-leader Waynona got emotional.  </p><p>To comfort Joaquin and Waynona, Big Brother reminded them that failure doesn’t mean defeat. “Ang failure ay hindi kabaligtaran ng tagumpay, bagkus bahagi ito ng proseso papunta roon. Dahil ang taong marunong bumangon, hindi kailanman tunay na nabibigo,” said Big Brother.  </p><div><iframe width="966" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1I8B6qB6DYg" title="Day 15: Housemates, naubusan ng oras sa 2nd weekly task | PBB Collab 2.0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>No budget means no extra groceries, and with food becoming limited, will this spark another round of tension among the housemates?  </p><p>Let&#x27;s see by not missing the next episodes of “<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>PBB Collab 2.0</u></strong></a>,” which can be watched online via livestreams on the PBB YouTube Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb"><strong><u>iWant</u></strong></a>.</p>

<p>The housemates’ teamwork was tested in their second weekly task, while Eliza Borromeo and Miguel Vergara confront their true feelings in "PBB Collab 2.0" November 8 episode.</p>

The housemates’ teamwork was tested in their second weekly task, while Eliza Borromeo and Miguel Vergara confront their true feelings in "PBB Collab 2.0" November 8 episode.