For months, viewers watched her grow, from moments of doubt to quiet determination, and when the votes were counted, Krystal Mejes emerged as one of the season’s most followed personalities, finishing as the Kapamilya Second Big Placer with 22.26 percent of the public vote.

But outside the house, reality had yet to sink in.

“Coming out of the PBB house, everything still feels so surreal. My brain is honestly still catching up to my heart.”

Her journey was defined by resilience. Inside the house, she said she leaned on the encouragement she felt from people beyond its walls, supporters who became her motivation.

“To everyone who supported me during my PBB journey, to those who voted for me, who stood by me, who believed in me even when I doubted myself, thank you. Thank you.”

She described that support as the reason she endured difficult days and emotional challenges.

“Your love was my strength in that house. Kayo yung lakas ko when I felt weak. Because of you, I never gave up. Because of you, I kept fighting.

To Kuya, maraming salamat po sa aral na babaunin ko pang habang buhay.” (“To Kuya, thank you very much for the lessons I will carry with me for life.”)

Life inside the house also reshaped her relationships. What began as a competition became a circle she now considers family.

“To all the housemates, thank you for making my family bigger and my heart fuller. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the stories we shared inside our home for 4 months.”

She also acknowledged the people who opened the opportunity for her to join the show.

“To my bosses, maraming salamat po for giving me this opportunity.

Taos-puso po akong nagpapasalamat, and I will carry your love with me forever.

Tala, now signing off as your wishful waray ng Samar.”

For Krystal, the title may say “Second Big Placer,” but she described her experience as the beginning of a new chapter built on gratitude and growth.