Former Sen. Ping Lacson expressed his support to his former colleague former Senate President Tito Sotto after the departure of the latter to Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc.
In his tweet, Sotto shared his message sent by Lacson to him, saying that the aftermath of Eat Bulaga issue was TAPE Inc’s loss.
Lacson’s message also hinted that the original Dabarkads were set to transfer network.
“Thank you Partner. Good luck to EB. Enjoy your new home. You didn’t lose them; they lost you. – Sen Ping Lacson,” said Sotto.
Thank you Partner. Good luck to EB. Enjoy your new home. You didn’t lose them; they lost you.
– Sen Ping Lacson— Tito Sotto (@sotto_tito) June 1, 2023
On May 31, 2023, Sotto, together with his brother Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon announced their resignation from TAPE which produces Eat Bulaga and was owned by controversial politician Romeo Jalosjos Sr.
“Pumasok po kaming lahat ngayong araw para magtrabaho pero hindi po kami pinayagan ng new management na umere ng live,” Sotto stated.
TAPE Inc. then responded to the resignation of the legendary trio and even took a swipe against them, saying that Eat Bulaga would continue without them.
“Abangan niyo ang mga bagong magpapasaya at magpapatibok ng ating mga puso. Aasahan ninyo ang mas masaya, mas nakakaaliw at HIGIT PA SA ISANG LIBO’T ISANG TUWA na Eat Bulaga. patuloy ang Dabarkads na maglilingkot para sa inyo,” the statement reads.
“Ang pag-alis ng mga hosts ay hindi dahilan para tumigil ang pag-ikot ng mundo,” they added.