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‘The Secrets of Hotel 88’ Cast Shares Their Valentine’s Day Plans

‘The Secrets of Hotel 88’ Cast Share Their Valentine’s Day Plans

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<p>Following the massive success of <strong><em>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</em></strong> last year, the groundbreaking season continues to make waves, not only for producing some of this generation’s brightest breakout stars but also for sparking love team pairings that quickly captured the hearts of fans.</p><p>The historic edition marked the first time <strong>Kapamilya</strong> and <strong>Kapuso</strong> artists lived under one roof, thrilling fans as <strong>ABS-CBN </strong>and <strong>GMA</strong> stars crossed network lines in a way viewers had never seen before.</p><div style="text-align:center"> </div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUZ1OD3koF5/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A601155%2C%22ls%22%3A590079.0000000001%2C%22le%22%3A601150%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Beyond the iconic moments inside the house, the season delivered something even more enduring: <em>kilig</em> that lived on long after the Big Night.</p><p>From <strong>BreKa</strong> (<strong></strong>Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanc<strong>a</strong>) and <strong>WillCa</strong> (<strong></strong>Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera<strong></strong>) to <strong>DusBia</strong> (<strong></strong>Dustin Yu and Bianca<strong></strong>), <strong>AZRalph</strong> (<strong></strong>AZ Martinez and Ralph De Leon<strong></strong>), and <strong>KiSh</strong> (<strong></strong>Kira Balinger and Josh Ford<strong></strong>), the <em>PBB</em> house became the birthplace of pairings that fans quickly embraced.</p><p>And as Valentine’s Day approaches, <strong>Metro.Style </strong>caught up with the beloved collab stars to ask how they plan to celebrate the season of hearts.</p><p>For Will Ashley, romance takes a backseat to family. Although he has yet to finalize his plans, one thing is certain—his mom is his priority date. “Of course, with my mom. <em>Gusto ko rin makabawi, dahil nga ang tagal din ng</em> time <em>na hindi kami nakalabas e, lagi kasi may</em> work, so family <em>talaga</em>,” he shared.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUc24J2EgAm/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A714386%2C%22ls%22%3A590079.0000000001%2C%22le%22%3A601150%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p><strong>Brent Manalo</strong> echoed the same heartfelt sentiment. Despite having work commitments on Valentine’s Day, he’s determined to squeeze in quality time with his mother. “Every time <em>kasi na</em> Valentine’s Day, I make sure <em>na nade</em>-date <em>ko rin &#x27;yung </em>mom <em>ko</em>. So, I don’t know <em>po kung paano gagawin, baka papuntahin ko na lang </em>after<em> </em>work <em>para </em>at least <em>makapag</em>-dinner <em>kami</em>,” he revealed.</p><p><strong>Dustin Yu </strong>is on the same page. Known for being close to his family, he also plans to take his mom out on a date despite his busy schedule, proving that for these stars, Valentine’s Day is just as much about family love as it is about romance.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770790380232sparklegmaartistcenter_1770359808_3826377849721481941_341570467.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca | Photo from @sparklegmaartistcenter<br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770790437671sparklegmaartistcenter_1770359808_3826377849822148256_341570467.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Dustin Yu, Bianca de Vera, and Will Ashley | Photo from @sparklegmaartistcenter</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, besties<strong> AZ Martinez</strong> and <strong>Kira Balinger </strong>might just be each other’s Valentine this year. For their first Valentine’s celebration as best friends, the two are considering spending it together. “<em>Siguro,</em> I’ll have a dinner or a shopping date. Maybe with Kira,” AZ said sweetly.</p><p>Kira was quick to respond with playful enthusiasm: “Yes, please. Girl, don’t leave me hanging.” She then jokingly added that if their date doesn’t push through, she has a backup plan. “At home, I am so single, oh my God, no. I might take my mom out. Date <em>ko</em> mommy <em>ko</em>.”</p><p>As for the rest of the cast, Valentine’s Day will be anything but typical. With their much-anticipated series <strong><em>The Secrets of Hotel 88</em></strong> nearing its premiere, filming officially kicks into high gear this week, with another lock-in taping ahead.</p><p><strong>Mika Salamanca</strong> and <strong>River Joseph</strong> revealed they’ll be spending the love-filled holiday inside their taping bubble, just like the rest of the cast. “Actually. So <em>magkakasama-sama pa rin kami</em>,” <strong>Bianca De Vera</strong> said with a laugh.</p><p><strong>Josh Ford </strong>even shared that he, together with his fellow Almazan siblings, will mark the occasion at their on-screen home. They’ll be spending Valentine’s at the “Almazan House.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770790486255sparklegmaartistcenter_1770359808_3826377851206287878_341570467.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">Esnyr, Kira Balinger, Bianca de Vera, AZ Martinez, Mika Salamanca, and Xyriel Manabat | Photo from @sparklegmaartistcenter</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>For<strong> Esnyr</strong> and<strong> Xyriel Manabat</strong>,<strong></strong> it’s all about the grind. “<em>Sa</em> work, we love our work,” Esnyr said candidly. Xyriel chimed in with a laugh, “<em>Kumbaga</em> <em>sa</em> Valentines, <em>kikita</em> <em>kami</em>.”</p><p><strong>Ralph De Leon</strong>, meanwhile, has a more practical agenda for February 14—packing. As the cast prepares for what he describes as their longest lock-in cycle yet, Ralph shared that he’ll be getting everything ready before they head back to set. “I have to get all my stuff ready, and this cycle is going to be our longest one,” he explained.</p><p>Speaking about the series, Ralph teased the intensity ahead. “We have to prepare very well, <em>kasi ito na &#x27;yung</em> final stretch <em>namin talaga.</em> So,<em> lahat ng mabibigat na </em>scenes <em>na eksena </em>for the rest of the weeks we have to tape, it’s coming.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770790523813sparklegmaartistcenter_1770359808_3826377849419508291_341570467.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">All the cast of &#x27;The Secrets of Hotel 88&#x27; | Photo from @sparklegmaartistcenter</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><em>Directed by Henry Quitain, The Secrets of Hotel 88 is slated to premiere on March 2 on GMA Prime, with early access streaming available seven days in advance on iWant beginning February 23.</em></strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@sparklegmaartistcenter</strong></p>

<p>Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the stars of "<i>The Secrets of Hotel 88" </i>share how they plan to celebrate the most romantic season of the year.</p>

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the stars of " The Secrets of Hotel 88" share how they plan to celebrate the most romantic season of the year.

‘The Secrets of Hotel 88’ Cast Members Share Their Valentine’s Day Plans

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Lance Joseph Martinez

Published February 13, 2026 10:55 AM PHT

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Updated February 13, 2026 11:12 AM PHT

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Mika Salamanca

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