MANILA, Philippines – Maya, the country's leading digital bank, has teamed up anew with Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) as the official voting partner for the Celebrity Collab edition.
"Maya is back as the Official Voting App of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition," PBB announced in a Facebook post on Sunday, March 9.
For their 20th anniversary, ABS-CBN and GMA forged another partnership to mount a new season with celebrity housemates from Star Magic and Sparkle management.
Kuya revealed the mechanics of the season: the housemates will be competing in pairs. The pair, composed of one Kapuso and Kapamilya artist, will be facing the weekly tasks, nominations, and evictions together.
“Sila ay magsasanib-pwersa dahil ang kapalaran ng isa ay kapalaran din ng kanyang kasama,” Big Brother said.
It was later announced that duos can still change until the final duos are determined at the designated time. "Maaari pang magpalit ang duos hanggang magkaroon ng final duos sa takdang panahon."
As of March 13, here are the Kapamilya and Kapuso duos aiming to win “PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition:”
- Charlie Fleming (Sparkle) and AC Bonifacio (Star Magic)
- Mika Salamanca (Sparkle) and Ralph de Leon (Star Magic)
- Will Ashley (Sparkle) and River Joseph (Star Magic)
- Dustin Yu (Sparkle) and Klarisse de Guzman (Star Magic)
- Josh Ford (Sparkle) and Kira Balinger (Star Magic)
- Michael Sager (Sparkle) and Brent Manalo (Star Magic)
- Ashley Ortega (Sparkle) and Ivana Alawi (Star Magic)
- AZ Martinez (Sparkle) and Esnyr Ranollo (Star Magic)
SEE ALSO: LIST: PBB Celebrity Collab Edition official housemates
The complete mechanics and details of voting are expected to be announced during the first Nomination Night, which will happen 1-2 weeks from the start of airing.
Typically, PBB sets two types of vote system at the start of the season - power to save or evict.
Save - vote a nominated Housemate to stay in the show
Evict - vote a nominated Housemate to leave the show
During the past season, PBB Gen 11, the reality show decided to remove the "Vote to Evict" on the Maya app after the seventh eviction round due to the potential misuse and the negative impact on the housemates.
Here's how to vote via Maya for PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2025 (for update once announced):
1. Download the Maya app via App Store or Google Play.
2. Once registered, tap PBB icon on the homepage.
3. Choose your favorite housemates duo to vote to save or evict.
4. Select the number of votes to purchase and complete the vote before the voting window closes.
You will receive a notification on the app once voting is successful. You can also see your voting history by checking your Transactions list on the Wallet tab.
NOTE: Make sure you have enough funds in your Maya Wallet before voting!
The maximum number of votes depends on each PBB season. You can check how many chances to vote you have left each day on the PBB home screen.
Stay tuned on the update whether unli voting for PBB Collab is possible.
How much is it to vote PBB Collab?
Each time you vote, you can buy a minimum pack of 10 votes for ₱10. Here are the available voting packs and their equivalent costs:
- 10 votes = ₱10
- 50 votes = ₱50
- 100 votes = ₱100
When can I start voting on the PBB voting platform?
The voting period will begin following the live announcement during the show, so make sure to stay tuned each night! Please note that the voting period and mechanics may change at the discretion of ABS-CBN and GMA.
When does voting end?
The voting period will end following the live announcement during the show, so be sure to stay tuned every night! Please note that the voting period and mechanics may be adjusted at the discretion of the show's producers.
Can I still vote in PBB Collab even if I'm based outside of the Philippines?
Yes, as long as you are a resident of the Philippines and have a mobile number issued in the Philippines to register with on Maya.
Maya’s involvement in the Big Brother house introduces a practical lesson in money management for the housemates. Through the Save or Spend Weekly Task by Maya, the housemates manage their weekly budget, adding a new layer of excitement to the show.
As “Ang Bangko ng Housemates ni Kuya,” Maya is set to make the PBB experience even more engaging.
PBB Celebrity Collab Edition officially kicked off on March 9, 2025 with 15 housemates entered the house, including houseguests Ivana Alawi and host Mavy Legaspi.
Watch Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Celebrity Collab Edition on weeknights at 10 p.m. and on weekends at 6:15 p.m.
Viewers can also catch the show via livestream on the Pinoy Big Brother YouTube page, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWantTFC.
— The Summit Express
