A Tribute to PBB Teen Housemate Robi

Last night, the PBB Teen big winner was declared, and it was E-Jay. I was sad, because I hoped Robi would win. In the scarcity of the episodes that I caught on TV, I just noticed that among all the PBB Teen housemates, it was Robi who exemplified integrity and a sense of responsibility the most. He is not perfect but he has given the house a positive influence.

Unlike E-Jay whose major contribution to the show is the kilig factor brought about by his interest in the languid Valerie, E-Jay didn't really have a positive effect on the young people of today.

Given that E-Jay is underprivileged than Robi in terms of finances, I just think that Pinoy Big Brother is not a charitable contest. Although in the past, Ruben's financial capacities or incapacities for that matter, also endeared him to the Filipino audience, Ruben was also humorous, a good son, husband and father, and he did not in any way compromise himself while he was on TV. All these made him the big winner in the last PBB Celebrity Edition.

I cannot exactly pinpoint why E-Jay won. Probably his looks. But really, I am not happy with results. But then again, his winning was voted on by the entire Philippines. And like the way we select our government officials, we hailed the model of our Filipino youth today in E-Jay.

Go figure.

P.S. If by chance you get to read this Robi, I salute you, young man! Keep up the good work. And it is my prayer that you remain level-headed.