April 01, 2008 1:42 AM
March is graduation month, and three housemates were missing out on their graduation. For them to have a grad party, the other housemates were tasked to assemble 1,500 notebooks without the graduates knowing. Jolas kept them occupied practicing dance steps while the others were hard at work Not hard enough, though, because they failed to complete the task, which they attribute it to lack of seriousness and efficiency. Aside from not having a grad party, there was no additional punishment, but simply knowing that the three housemates would be without a celebration was enough to move the others to tears. All were full of remorse as Josef tells the grads about the failed task, and Robi, Jieriel and Rona expressed their thanks to the others, especially all the effort they put into it. They eventually went swimming, instead, to celebrate the occasion and shake off the down feelings. Meanwhile, while the other guardians were busy cleaning their house, Kuya called the parents of Robi, Rona and Jieriel into the Confession Room and told them about the failed task. However, they still had a chance to make things work: by finishing the task. Without batting an eyelash, the parents hauled the boxes of notebooks and finished making 1,500 notebooks, meaning the three teens get to have their grad surprise after all. How nice to know that the family will always be there to support us!
Though the teens still have no idea that there were people living right next door, Kuya sends them a hint through their task. He instructed them go to the storage room, where they saw clothes that were partnered by their guardians’ picture. They have to introduce their guardian to the other housemates, wearing the designated clothes, and impersonate them. Little did they know that their guardians were also watching them right that moment. Teary-eyed yet full of smiles, their loved ones listened and watched as the teens spoke of them. The tears were not contained to the guardians, though, as one by one the teens began crying. Beauty, Linda, and Valerie moaned about their selfish actions, and wished to let their moms know they were much appreciated. After stories were exchanged, Rona led them into a prayer session. They ended the emotional moment with a big group hug. Families aren’t just biological, after all.
Nan


and Rona traded arguments back and forth and brought up one fact after the other.
Yesterday the teen housemates failed in their secret notebook sacrifice for Rona, Robi and Jieriel, who were supposed to attend their high school graduation ceremonies today. As a result of this they weren’t able to give the three a graduation party and the notebooks to charity. The three grads thanked the housemates and tried to hide their disappointment. But would Kuya just let an important day like this pass?
Earlier, Kuya instructed the housemates to dress up in their formal clothes and the boys emerged looking clean and the girls simply stunning. Kuya then called the three graduating students into the confession room and gave them their school togas. In the activity area, Rona, Robi and Jieriel were moved to tears upon seeing Kuya's stage set-up and their parents. The three beamed with pride as they walked down the aisle with their beloved guardians, who were still hush-hush about living next door. “Dating Borders ni Kuya” Bianca and Mikee hosted the graduation ceremony with the latter leaving a very memorable life lesson. “Importante kung ano ang tingin mo sa sarili mo and kung ano ang magagawa mo sa ibang tao,” Mikee advised them.
More surprises awaited the three housemates for the principal's of their respective schools were also present at the ceremony. Rona’s principal from the
Robi’s class moderator and Christian Living Education Teacher from Ateneo de Manila High School, Mr. Ronald Capinding and Bro. Jomari Manzano respectively, awarded the True Blue Atenean the Second Honor medal. Robi gave a speech and said that in everything he does, he thinks of what Jesus would do. He ended this by pumping his fist in that air and honored the Ateneans with a joyous, “One Big Fight!”. 



































The housemates still have no idea of the existence of their guardians who are just a door away. Kuya subtly gives them a hint when he presents pictures of their guardians. He asks them to introduce their guardian to the other housemates, complete with a short impersonation.
The housemates broke into groups again before sleeping, and one group in particular held a conversation in the garden. Beauty, Kevin, Valerie, Rona and
In their first night at Kuya’s fully-furnished house (complete with spa!), the seniors debunk the statement that oldies sleep early. All the guardians were wide-awake and chatting about all sorts of things. As they changed into their comfy sleepwear, the golden girls seriously discussed how to keep their lapels safe and dry. Apparently, the guardians took Kuya’s rules seriously, and wanted to make sure they followed it to the letter. They also planned how to cause the least noise, since they weren’t supposed to be heard by the teens – at least, not yet.
As much as the oldies were in this for the teen housemates, the fact that they themselves were housemates did not escape them, and it was evident in the way they composed themselves. What will be asked of them? Will they be able to stick it out, knowing that not being able to deal equals automatic eviction of their teen housemate? This truly is a continuing test of teen issues and family matters. How will the teens handle the parental presence that intrudes their space? How will this mini neighborhood be in the days to come? Watch out as things heat up faster than the summer air. Don’t miss Uber and Primetime to be updated with the PBB neighborhood!





