Neil Arce amused by PBB slang, says “ilayag” is his favorite term

• Neil Arce shared new *Pinoy Big Brother* terms he learned while watching the show
• He cited “ship,” “ilayag,” and “lubog,” noting “ilayag” as his favorite
• Fans found his post relatable as PBB lingo spreads online
• Arce and wife Angel Locsin continue to be active and vocal online, engaging pop-culture conversations

Producer and content creator Neil Arce amused fans after revealing the slang he has picked up from watching "Pinoy Big Brother" and scrolling through comments about the show.

Joining the wave of viewers embracing reality-TV fandom language, Arce shared that he has been learning the terms commonly used to describe housemate pairings and fan reactions.

“So far these are the words I learned from watching PBB and reading comments about it... Ship, ilayag, lubog,” he wrote. He then added a playful note of preference: “Personally, gusto kong word yung ilayag.”

In "PBB" culture, “ship” is used when fans support a potential love team, “ilayag” means to push or “sail” the pairing forward, and “lubog” refers to a pairing losing favor or momentum.

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Many followers chuckled at Arce’s post, saying they, too, eventually absorbed the fandom language after watching the show and spending time in its lively comment sections.

Arce, who has been known to share humorous observations and straightforward opinions online, once again showed his light-hearted side with the relatable post.

His wife, actress and humanitarian Angel Locsin, also frequently trends online for her candid nature, advocacy work, and public engagement.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2021, have remained one of the most followed and talked-about pairs on social media, often earning praise for their down-to-earth personalities.

Arce’s simple note about fandom vocabulary further endeared him to netizens, showing that even well-known personalities get swept up in the fun of Filipino reality-show culture.

Neil Arce is a famous film producer, director, writer, and social media influencer. He is more popularly known as Angel Locsin's husband. He and Angel tied the knot recently in a civil wedding attended only by close friends and family.

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Previously, Neil Arce shared an emotional message on social media as his son, Joaquin Arce, prepares to join the upcoming Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0. The film producer expressed pride and support as Joaquin embarks on his journey in the entertainment industry

As previously reported by KAMI, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce marked their fourth wedding anniversary on July 26. On Instagram Stories, the film producer admitted that he and his wife forgot their anniversary. He then thanked those who reminded them about their special day. He reassured fans that this was no big deal between them, sharing their early agreement to treat every day as special instead of focusing on specific dates.

In another report, Neil Arce highlighted Vice Ganda’s punchline at the Sept. 21 rally: “p***ngina ninyo,” Vice Ganda’s fiery remark drew cheers and symbolized public anger over corruption. The #TrillionPesoMarch gathered thousands in Mendiola to mark Martial Law anniversary and demand reforms. Celebrities including Angel Locsin and Barbie Forteza also showed solidarity with the protest.

Source: KAMI.com.gh