Tom breaks down as the games take its toll on them!

Earlier today, Kuya gathered the house teams to declare the winner of the second battle. First team to win three out of five will be this week’s winner, and would enjoy the benefits of a full budget. House B was clearly ahead in the first half of the game, but House A caught up in the second half. However, one housemate failed to acknowledge the change of rules for the second half. This caused them the win, as the second part of the game was considered void, awarding the win to House B. Rob, the one at fault, had difficulty accepting the decision, feeling that the instant changing of rules was unfair. The other housemates urged him to let it go and to focus on the following games instead, until Yuri and Marielle pointed out that their neighbors also committed violations of the original rule. That Rob’s violation was punished yet the others overlooked riled everyone, and they discussed how to present their case to Kuya. They would have been okay with the decision, except that they felt the decision showed an unfair bias in favor of their opponent.

The games have increased the competition between the two houses, and inevitably, among their respective housemates. Winning did not equate to teamwork and sportsmanship as much as it did survival. No longer was it simple play; it has become a desperate fight for survival. The latter would require ruthlessness and a no holds barred fight, pushing one to disregard humane aspects such as sensitivity and compassion. This realization moved Tom to tears, and he began to question his actions and self-control. He reacted negatively to the other team, and realized that the competition was pushing him to be violent and abrasive. “I don’t want to be violent, and I know that if I play, I play to win.” As with any game, he explained, one plays for his team, but all in fun. However, with the weekly budget at stake, the games have become a fight for survival, and that would mean doing everything possible to ensure his team does not go hungry. But if it meant being pushed to hurt others, “I won’t be able to forgive myself. If that’s the side that has to come out, I’d rather leave. I don’t want that side to come out.” Just thinking negatively towards the others left him full of guilt. Tom felt scared of what he could do. “I can’t function that way. Kung ganoon ‘yung rules, I don’t want to play; I want to leave.” Patrick, quite emotional himself, tried to comfort Tom. He reassured Tom that he just had to control himself more, and believe that he would not hurt others. Tom felt that he could not contribute anything anymore, which Patrick countered by saying that his presence alone was enough contribution.

The games have gotten fiercer, as both houses are gritting their teeth to be at the top. If the fan dance pushed the limits of their physical reservations, what other beliefs will this week’s games contest? Stay updated as the season’s episodes become less of a game and more of reality. Keep track of the goings—on via Multiply, Twitter, and the official website. Join the Uplate Discussions on the official PBB Double Up fanpage on Facebook, and let your opinions be heard.

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