Our call time was 1:30 p.m., but as early as 11:30 a.m., majority of the staff were already near the GMA-7 compound.

We arrived at the Studio 6, where the segment was taped, at around 1:10 p.m.

And what did we do to kill time? Take pictures of ourselves!

The idea of appearing on Bubble Gang came from PEP's general manager Marilyn See (second from left), and was made possible with the help of GMA-7's Unis Loleng (third from left).

This is what we call the pre-"salang" photo.

Did we look nervous?

Not at all. We were more excited to watch the battle of pick-up lines live.

There wasn't any briefing.

But we assumed that the only requirement from us was to have fun.

Rodfil, a.k.a. Bagoong, of Moymoy Palaboy (left, partly hidden) chatted with us prior to the actual taping.

(L-R) Karen Pagsolingan (managing editor), Jocelyn Dimaculangan (section editor), Elli Alipio (staff writer), Monching Jaramillo (section editor), and Yas Salanga (section editor)

And the battle began...

Michael V, a.k.a. M.C. Bits, did a sound check.

"Malakas ba kayong sumigaw?"

And we cheered at the top our lungs.

Also in the frame:(from right) Jackie Rice, Gwen Zamora, James Obeso, and Rodfill.

The contenders that day were Boy Dahon (left) and Betong Sumaya (right).

With Boy Pick Up was Boy Back-up (second from left), of course!

Who won? Watch Bubble Gang this Friday, February 24.

The team didn't dare miss this photo op with one of the country's most popular TV personalities.

In the frame: Beside Rodfil were Noel Orsal (photographer) and Erwin Santiago (associate editor).

And just before leaving, another photo op.

Neneng B returned just for this shot. "Dito na lang ako sa floor," she said.

In the frame:

(Seated, L-R) Noel Orsal, Boy Pick Up, M.C. Bits, Rommel Llanes (associate editor), Neneng B.

(First row, L-R) Nerisa Almo (senior staff writer), Kathleen Benavidez (editorial assistant), Erwin Santiago, Rodfill, Karen Pagsolingan, Jocelyn Dimaculangan, Elli Alipio, Monching Jaramillo, Yas Salanga, Nicca Soto (marketing associate), Joyce Jimenez (staff writer)

(Second row, L-R) Boy Back-up, JC Villanueva (junior account manager), and Demai Granali (senior staffwriter)

"Congrats," said Boy Pick Up before proceeding to his dressing room.

We unanimously thanked him. Because without Ogie Alcasid and the rest of the stars in showbiz, PEP would not have survived the five years.

Cheers to all of us who love sbowbiz!