Alvin Patrimonio, PBB's Biggel become trending topics
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Posted at 11/19/2011 6:42 PM | Updated as of 11/20/2011 4:48 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine basketball legend Alvin Patrimonio and "Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited" housemate Joseph Biggel became trending topics in the social networking site Twitter on Friday night.
Following the PBB Unlinight episode aired on Friday, wherein Patrimonio made a special appearance, several netizens actively tweeted about it, making “Alvin Patrimonio” and “Biggel” among the top Twitter trending topics in the Philippines.
“Alvin Patrimonio” landed on 4th place, while “Biggel” made it as far as 9th.
Several netizens were thrilled to see Patrimonio, an icon who reminded them of their younger days.
Twitter user @TheNurseOnline said, “OMG! Alvin Patrimonio is trending. I remember my childhood crush and long time basketball hero. #Purefoods forever. <3”
Some, on the other hand, were disappointed for missing the special PBB episode.
“Why did I not watch last nyt na-miss ko tuloy all the talk with my PBA idol forever Alvin Patrimonio #PBBunlinyt”, @Angelsdg tweeted.
Meanwhile, since Biggel and his daughter Tin are considered a "couple-in-the-making" inside the PBB house, Patrimonio’s visit raised interest among some netizens.Several PBB fans were moved with how Patrimonio got along well with his daughter’s “suitor.”
Twitter user @alberthegreat05 tweeted, “Alvin Patrimonio nice athlete, nice dad, i think he doesnt judge biggel by his status in life.”
Netizen @darrahsweet, on the other hand, commented, “Naks. Swerte naman ni Biggel :) so bait ni Alvin patrimonio sa #pbbunlinight.”
