Paul Christian Ocampo

PBB's Iñigo Jose and Lee Victor talk about learnings after their journey as housemates ended

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Former housemates Iñigo Jose and Lee Victor reflected on their experience inside the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2"><strong><em>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0</em></strong></a> house following their eviction from the Kapamilya reality show.</p><p>In an interview on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, the two shared how their stay inside the PBB house allowed them to disconnect from the outside world and build genuine connections with fellow housemates.</p><p>“Bago pumasok, kami po ng tropa ko, we always talk about na we lessen our screentime sa gadget so noong nagkaroon ng opportunity dito sa Bahay ni Kuya, hindi po ako masyado nahirapan na walang technology kasi it was something I really wanted to have. Sobrang ganda rin ng experience kapag walang technology like laging usapan lang and you get to create genuine relationship and connections with people easier,” Inigo said.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSUsdYfiXvj/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A278918.5%2C%22ls%22%3A278505.5%2C%22le%22%3A278903.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1024" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Lee echoed the sentiment, saying: “It’s so peaceful in a way inside the house. It’s very peaceful kasi wala ako iniisip about the outside world. Ang iniisip ko lang po what&#x27;s happening at the moment, what&#x27;s happening inside the house and to me it&#x27;s kind of peaceful without all the cellphones, all the noise from the outside world.”</p><p>The former housemates also addressed the numerous violations committed by their batch.</p><p>“Hindi po maiiwasan namin yung violations kasi parang masyadong perfect kapag wala kang violations pero ayon nga sobrang dami. We were like lost in a moment na parang hindi mo napapansin na gumagawa ka na pala ng violations. Hindi namin gusto gawin pero nangyayari lang,” Lee said, noting how he personally forgot some rules while enjoying his stay inside the house.</p><p>Iñigo added, “Inside the house po, doon po natest yung character namin and how we were brought up. Ayon marami kaming violations but we learned from it and we learned from it in a way na we will apply it… From our mistakes, doon kami natututo na huwag na ulitin.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSUsvANjB_A/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A278926.1%2C%22ls%22%3A278505.5%2C%22le%22%3A278903.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Both also shared the lessons they learned from open forum activities, particularly in becoming more sensitive and respectful toward others.</p><p>“It’s really nice na nangyari sa amin at the very young age kasi as teenagers mabuti po na na-lesson learned kami right away para kapag tumanda ka, [that] we learned already at a very young age. Yung sinasabi ko po na intention versus impact, mas naintindihan ko pa po siya lalo na kahit I have good intentions pero baka yung impact sa ibang tao, nakaka-ekis na,” Lee explained.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSE1ErrAdvQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A278931.2%2C%22ls%22%3A278505.5%2C%22le%22%3A278903.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>“Be more aware of what you say, what you do.. Be aware of your actions and hindi dapat binabalewala lahat ng opinions ng mga housemates because valid po yung mga sinasabi namin.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSEuK6ugTGg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A280524.8%2C%22ls%22%3A278505.5%2C%22le%22%3A278903.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>When asked about the possibility of returning to the house through a wildcard opportunity, Lee said he would only consider it if no current housemate would be replaced.</p><p>“Kung may kailangan na papalitan na housemate, hindi na po ako magwildcard kasi everyone is fighting for one spot kasi its competition after all everyone wants to become a big winner. Magwild card ako kung papayagan pero walang papalitan,” Lee stated.</p><p>Iñigo, meanwhile, said he remains open to the idea, saying: “Ako po depende sa tao po sa suporta po nila. Ako po I’m open to everything. I love competition and who knows.”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSNBdJlAcVv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A280531.9%2C%22ls%22%3A278505.5%2C%22le%22%3A278903.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="511" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong> </strong></div><p>Iñigo and Lee were evicted from PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 last December 13 after receiving official vote tallies of 40.52% and 15.59%, respectively.</p><p>Following his exit, Iñigo expressed gratitude to his supporters, fellow housemates, and family through a social media post.</p><p>“To everyone who supported me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your love, encouragement, and belief in me mean more to me than I can ever put into words,” Iñigo said.</p><p>“To my fellow housemates, I’m rooting for all of you. I wish you nothing but the best as you continue the journey. I’m excited and hopeful to work with you again in the future. This is definitely not goodbye. Lastly, to my mom, my brother, and my sister, thank you for being my constant strength. As much as I wanted to stay inside BNK for Christmas, I am blessed to be spending this time with my family,” he added.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSUaR5XErJC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A280538.5%2C%22ls%22%3A278505.5%2C%22le%22%3A278903.1%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="927" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div><p>Watch <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab-v2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 </strong></em></a>via livestream on the PBB YouTube Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>iWant</strong></a>.</p>