For this week’s featured article of our newsletter, the PBB Collab 2.0 is down to the final two weeks, with some happenings at the PBB Hotel, the entry of the PBB Collab 1.0 ex-housemates, including Gladys Reyes.
Within the period of February 9 to 13, 2026, weeks ahead of the Big Night of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, scheduled to take place this February 28, 2026, we have seen the happenings of the PBB House transformed into a Hotel, where some of the ex-housemates of PBB Celebrity Collab 1.0, as well as TV and Film Actress, Gladys Reyes (dubbed as the Primera Kontrabida) have entered as houseguests within the week.
A day after the time when Lella Ford and Caprice Cayetano are proclaimed the finalists of this edition for the upcoming Big Night, the PBB House transformed into a Hotel called PBB Hotel. A tip box was placed in time for their second Big Jump Challenge happening in the coming days. The first hotel guest was Magui Ford, Lella’s sister, to celebrate her birthday at the house. Lella turned 20 years old on February 7, 2026.
On the following days, several ex-housemates from PBB Celebrity Collab Edition entered the hotel to promote their upcoming GMA Prime series The Secrets of Hotel 88, scheduled to premiere on March 2, 2026. They were Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca. Brent and Mika, dubbed as BreKa, are known as the Big Winner duos of PBB Collab 1.0. Before they entered the hotel, the housemates heard Mika’s newest single, Kasalanan, as their wake-up call.
On the following days, the other ex-housemates from the same edition of Pinoy Big Brother entered the hotel, including AZ Martinez, Ralph de Leon, and River Joseph, followed by Xyriel Manabat and Kira Balinger. Following Xyriel and Kira’s exit, another houseguest has entered the hotel, and that was Gladys Reyes, one of the Primera Kontrabida in the showbiz industry.
Upon the closure of the PBB Hotel, Big Brother announced that the tips given by these houseguests in the past few days when the Hotel was open would be used for their second Big Jump Challenge, which would be a head-to-head between all other housemates not part of The Ultimate Eight for the Big Night. This way, if one Kapuso and one Kapamilya, among the four housemates (who were not part of the Big 4 of each agency), win the challenge, they will join The Ultimate Eight for the Big Night, along with Caprice and Lella.
For the beginning part of their 2nd BJC, as a take-turns task, they will retrieve at least three blocks from the tip box and shoot them into the designated basket. If they get all 250 blocks, they will receive a weekly budget for the following week. The number of blocks will be based on their BJC, but if the block was shot at someone other than the one they shot (i.e., Housemate A shoots a block to a basket from Housemate B), the targeted housemate will have a point.
Earlier, in the first Big Jump Challenge, Lella Ford and Caprice Cayetano clinched a spot in The Ultimate Eight for the upcoming Big Night of PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0. For their Big Jump Challenge, to advance one Kapuso housemate and one Kapamilya housemate to The Ultimate Eight for The Big Night, there are two lanes that the housemates can choose from to transfer the two types of colored blocks.
The colored blocks can only be transferred using a single handle, on which they must stack the blocks upright. It is up to the housemates’ strategy how many blocks they can stack on each trip (by walking). At any time, they may switch to the blocks they want to transfer, but if the blocks fall, they must immediately return to the starting point.
There are also two types of transfer sticks: one for the white lane and another for the black lane. If they choose the white lane, they must stand the colored blocks upright on the table in the correctly marked positions, but they must be careful.
Because if any blue colored block topples and falls to the floor, it will be deducted from the total number of blocks that successfully stood on the table. If they choose the black lane, they have the opportunity to deduct points from their opponent. For every colored block they place in the box at the end, two colored blocks will be deducted from their opponent’s total score.
With that in mind, Lella Ford was the first Kapamilya housemate to take a spot in the Kapamilya Big 4 with -212 points (49 positive, -105 blue blocks, -78 from Joaquin Arce, the opposing Kapamilya housemate from the BJC). It is followed by Caprice Cayetano, who took a Kapuso Big 4 spot with -204 points (36 positive, -46 blue blocks, -97 from Marco Masa, the opposing Kapuso housemate from the BJC).
Entertaining news this week
PBB Collab 1.0 ex-housemates star in The Secrets of Hotel 88, Mika Salamanca drops Kasalanan
Almost three years after the premiere of the GMA-ABS-CBN series “Unbreak My Heart,” the two competing TV networks in the Philippines team up with Star Creatives Television for their upcoming GMA Prime series, “The Secrets of Hotel 88,” which is among the upcoming teledrama offerings of 2026 on GMA Network.
The series is scheduled to premiere this February 23, 2026, exclusively via iWant, seven days ahead of the on-air premiere on GMA and GTV (by March 2, 2026, at 21:35, on GMA, and at 23:25, on GTV), and will feature most of the ex-housemates of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition, including Big Winners Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca, Big Placers AZ Martinez, Ralph de Leon, River Joseph, Will Ashley, and Esnyr Ranollo, and Ex-Housemates Xyriel Manabat, Kira Balinger, Klarisse de Guzman, Josh Ford, Dustin Yu, and Bianca de Vera.
At the heart of the story are the Fernandez brothers—Gio (Brent), Martin (Ralph), and Francis (Will)—who are unexpectedly reunited after the mysterious death of their father, whom they never knew. Their lives collide when they inherit Hotel 88, a once-grand property haunted by unresolved conflicts and long-buried secrets.
Their claim, however, is quickly challenged by the influential Almazan family, led by Luna Almazan (Mika), Leon Almazan (River), Jade Almazan (Bianca), and Justin Almazan (Josh), who assert their own stake in the historic hotel. What follows is a tense battle of loyalty, power, and truth, where shifting alliances and hidden revelations threaten to destroy both families.
As tensions rise between the Ferndandezes and the Almazans, viewers will discover how Sari (AZ), Edward (Dustin), Raphie (Esnyr), Monette (Klarisse), Cheska (Xyriel), and Trixie (Kira) become deeply entwined in the lives of both families—each with personal stories and hidden agendas that reveal what truly brought them to Hotel 88.
Apart from the PBB Celebrity Collab 1.0 ex-housemates, The Secrets of Hotel 88 also features industry veterans Dominic Ochoa, Gardo Versoza, and Ina Raymundo. Henry Quitain serves as the director of the series.
Furthermore, Mika Salamanca launched her single Kasalanan ahead of the scheduled press conference for the Kapuso-Kapamilya primetime series (February 6, 2026). This follows the success of her single sung with Brent, “What If Tayo?”, which topped the MYX Daily Top 10 and has garnered over 1.1 million views on YouTube, and “Sino Nga Ba Siya”, which made waves as it topped iTunes Philippines and UAE songs charts. It also secured a spot in Singapore, Cambodia, Qatar, and broke into the top 10 of Spotify’s Viral Songs Chart with over 5 million streams.
The single, written by Star Music artist Jeremy Glinoga and WRIVE members Russu Laurente and Ishiro Incapas, talks about fearlessly and freely falling in love regardless of what other people think, landed instantly at the number 1 spot on iTunes Philippines and was among the featured tracks in the New Music Fridays list on Spotify and Billboard Philippines.
The music video of her single, available for streaming on the ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube Channel, featured not only the Kapuso singer-songwriter and actress, known for Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre and The Secrets of Hotel 88, but also Kapamilya actor Anthony Jennings, with whom Mika and Anthony delivered an action-packed, mafia-inspired love story, delighting many fans.
GMA-NMI rebrands GMA Network app as GMA Play
The country’s leading TV and Radio broadcaster, GMA Network, and its digital media entity, GMA New Media, rebranded their mobile app from the broadcaster’s name (GMA Network) as GMA Play on February 8, 2026, with an app update issued to all Android and iOS device users with their old app installed without a separate download. The streaming service is also available on their website at https://www.gmanetwork.com/gmaplay.
The GMA Play app and website are designed to stream all GMA Network-produced news, documentary, drama, entertainment, and film content from GMA Entertainment Group, GMA Public Affairs, and GMA Integrated News, including Encantadia Chronicles: Sang’gre, Never Say Die, Family Feud, Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, Hating Kapatid, House of Lies, Unica Hija, TiktoClock, Bubble Gang, and many other shows.
And since the latest edition of Pinoy Big Brother, under Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, is still airing for the final three weeks of the edition, they can also watch not only all of the episodes of the reality show, but also the All-Access Livestream, at no extra charge.
As GMA’s premier entertainment and news streaming platform, GMA Play brings Kapuso content closer to viewers, keeping them entertained with the latest programs and informed about the latest news developments. Through the video streaming app, netizens can also revisit and enjoy once again GMA’s previous binge-worthy hits anytime, anywhere.
Designed for today’s fast-paced, mobile-centric lifestyle, GMA Play offers entertainment experiences curated to evolving viewing habits. With a diverse lineup that includes drama, romance, comedy, fantasy, news, and documentaries, as well as beloved Asianovelas, a wide selection of local and foreign movies, and many more Kapuso content, netizens can enjoy them all with the flexibility and convenience made possible through GMA Play.
The GMA Play app is available for download on the Google Play Store for Android devices and on the Apple App Store for iOS devices. Huawei device users are encouraged to visit the GMA Play website instead, as this is not yet available on the Huawei AppGallery. It is also available on Smart TVs with Google TV, offering convenient, seamless, and anytime viewing on a larger screen. Upon installing the app, users are required to log in with a Kapuso account. If you do not have one, you can register directly on the app or on the GMANetwork.com website.
Based on the DRPS PHCA’s testing of the app, the Kapuso Stream, the PBB Collab 2.0 All-Access live streaming, and a selection of films available on the app rely on YouTube. The Episodes of several Kapuso shows are hosted on Dailymotion, under GMA Network’s name. The app is completely free to use, with advertisements displayed before you watch content on the app or browse through posts in the entertainment, lifestyle, music, and news categories.
GMA New Media is a digital media and technology arm of GMA Network, Inc. Other apps include the news app GMA Integrated News, the NCAA Philippines app, and the GMA Now app, which is intended for users who have purchased the GMA Now DTV Dongle.
The GMA NMI also operates its online platforms on the Internet (including its websites, GMANetwork.com and GMA News Online) and on social media. GMA Network retains its leadership as Southeast Asia’s top Entertainment and Media Category content creator according to Tubular Labs for two consecutive years.
Offering the latest promos
Tutok 2GETHER Promo from Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV2 is giving away PHP 2.5 million in prizes from February 16
Beginning February 16, 2026, Kapamilya Channel on ALLTV2 is giving away over PHP 2.5 million in prizes to loyal viewers through their Tutok 2GETHER Promo, running from that date until April 17, 2026, excluding the days of the Holy Week (March 30 to April 3).
Within the promo period, viewers of Kapamilya Channel on ALLTV2’s primetime shows, including TV Patrol (18:30), FPJ’s Batang Quiapo (20:00), Roja (20:45), and What Lies Beneath (21:30), will see a flashing Kapamilya Word of Love, Joy, and Hope. They will be prompted to sign in with a Google account.
For example, if FPJ’s Batang Quiapo displays the word “Joy” on-screen during the airing time of each episode broadcast on Kapamilya Channel on ALLTV2, viewers will visit the promo website at https://joinnow.ph or scan the QR code displayed on-screen. They will sign in with their Google account and select one of the three provided options. After answering correctly, they can register to qualify for one entry in the randomizer draw. To register and qualify for the draw, participants must submit their legal name, complete address, birth month, birth year, email address, and contact number.
The promo will give away over PHP 2,500,000.00 in Cash Prizes during the promo period from February 16, 2026, to April 17, 2026.
- For the daily draw, held on weekdays, there will be twenty (20) winners of PHP 2,000.00 each. They can only win once a day and three times a week.
- For the weekly draw, there will be two (2) winners of PHP 20,000.00 each. They can have multiple entries in the weekly draw, but can win once a week.
- For the grand draw, there will be two (2) winners of PHP 200,000.00 each. They can have multiple entries in the grand draw, but can win once during the draw.
All the winners of each draw mentioned above will be announced on-air via ALLTV2 and via the social media accounts of ABS-CBN Entertainment and ALLTV2 Facebook pages.
For more information, visit the ABS-CBN JoinNow Website or see digital posters published on the ABS-CBN Entertainment and ALLTV2 Facebook pages. Terms and conditions apply.
Promo period is from February 16, 2026, to April 17, 2026, except on the days of the Holy Week from March 30, 2026, to April 3, 2026.
Per DTI Fair Trade Permit no. FTEB-249081, series of 2026.
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