Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and the other cast of Eat Bulaga couldn’t hide their happiness after they finally gained the freedom to use the title of the longest-running noontime show after several months of legal battle.

On the December 6 episode of their show, TVJ finally used the Eat Bulaga title and even performed its original theme song.

After the performance, the legendary trio addressed their fans and thanked them for their support.

“Maraming salamat sa Panginoong Diyos dahil nakamit na namin ang aming ipinapanalangin,” said Tito.

They also explained the decision of the Marikina RTC against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network, which forbade them from using the Eat Bulaga title.

“Ibig sabihin din po niyan e nanalo po tayo. Tayo po ay sumunod sa batas at kumapit sa katotohanan,” said Vic. “Isa lang po ang sinasabi ng bata at mga manonood, isa lang ang pwedeng tawaging Eat Bulaga,”

“Isa lang ang pwedeng tawaging Eat Bulaga at ‘yun ay ang Eat Bulaga sa TV5,” he added.

The teary-eyed ‘bossing,’ also thanked all the hosts, staff, and advertisers who supported them.

“Eto ay hindi lamang laban para sa pamagat o title, ito po ay laban sa programang minahal namin at minahal ninyong lahat,” he said.

Vic also added that other programs could still bring happiness to their viewers legally and peacefully.

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Incorporated already removed the Eat Bulaga logo and title on its social media page following the decision from the Marikina RTC.

Netizens noticed the changes when they visited the Facebook page of TAPE, removing Eat Bulaga from their title and replacing it with ‘Tahanang Pinakamasaya.’ which is a line from their new theme song.

It can be recalled that the court ordered TAPE Inc. and GMA Network to stop using the Eat Bulaga title, theme song, and other things associated with the brand.

Eat Bulaga fans couldn’t hide their happiness after TAPE finally decided to stop using the title of the longest-running noontime show for now.

The decision was announced by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon on December 5.

Meanwhile, TAPE Inc. said that they were planning to appeal the decision, saying that they were surprised by the outcome of the complaint filed against them by TVJ.

They’re also being asked to pay millions of pesos for using the title illegally.

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Incorporated criticized the decision released by the Marikina Regional Trial Court on January 5, which forbade them to use the Eat Bulaga title.

In a statement,  TAPE Inc. lawyer, Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque, expressed their disappointment over the decision of the court, calling it ‘surprising.’

“Initial reaction, among others, we were surprised that the court ruled on trademark ownership, trademark infringement and cancellation of trademark when the case pending in court is copyright infringement,” she said.

“Worst these cases for trademark ownership and cancellation of trademark are pending on appeal before the IPO. We will definitely file an appeal to this decision,” she added.

According to the said decision, GMA Network and TAPE Inc. have no right to use the Eat Bulaga title anymore due to the complaint filed by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and Jeny Ferre.

TAPE and GMA were also not allowed to play the Eat Bulaga jingle, and also to air past episodes of the noontime show.

They also ordered TAPE Inc. to pay a total of P3-M.

Meanwhile, TVJ Productions has yet to give a response to the recent legal step made by TAPE Inc.

Paolo Contis became the most popular new host of Eat Bulaga due to the statements being made during the airing of the longest-running noontime show.

The controversial actor was not afraid to give his opinion in public, even on the trademark battle between Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. and Eat Bulaga.

The actor also went viral last month following the decision of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) which removed the trademark ownership of TAPE Inc. over Eat Bulaga.

“Magandang tanghali! Nakaputi ako ngayon, iba ang outfit-an ko ngayon pero simple lang ang gusto kong sabihin para sa ating mga Kapuso. Mga Kapuso, mahaba pa po ang laban. Ibig sabihin, legally, wala pang final. Okay?,” said Paolo.

“Pero ito lang po ang pangako namin, ano man ang mangyari, ang nasimulan po namin na tulong at saya ay itutuloy lang po namin araw-araw. Dahil ‘yun naman po ang dahilan kung bakit kami pumapasok araw-araw. Kayo po ang dahilan kaya nandito kami,” he added.

After TVJ gained another major victory on January 5, netizens couldn’t stop themselves from swarming Paolo’s social media page.

Netizens were waiting for Paolo would make another public statement on the Saturday episode of their show.

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Incorporated was ordered by the Marikina City Regional Trial Court to pay a hefty amount of money for using the Eat Bulaga trademark illegally.

According to the decision of the court on the copyright infringement charges filed by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and Jeny Ferre against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network, the former production company handled the ‘Dabarkads’ should pay a total of P3,000,000 to the plaintiffs; P2,000,000 for the temperate damages, P500,000 for exemplary damages, and an Attorney’s Fee of P500,000.

They’re also not allowed to use Eat Bulaga title, jingle, or even air playback of the past episodes of the longest-running noontime show.

It can be recalled that TVJ filed several complaints against TAPE after the company insisted that they were the rightful owner of Eat Bulaga despite the popular belief that Joey was the one who coined it.

In a separate decision published by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), TAPE failed to prove that they invented Eat Bulaga, resulting in them losing the trademark ownership of the title.

As of writing, TAPE Inc. and GMA Network have yet to release a statement following the release of the decision against them.

Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon announced another major victory amid their legal battle against their former production company Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc., and former network GMA.

In their Facebook post, Tito read the judgment made by Marikina Court where they filed the copyright infringement case against TAPE and GMA for their continuous usage of the Eat Bulaga title.

The court ordered TAPE and GMA:

1. to avoid using trademarks Eat Bulaga, EB, including all the logos associated with subject parts and its shows, programs, projects, or promotions.
2. Usage of Eat Bulaga single/song or any part of it on projects, shows, and promotions.
3. Airing and broadcasting of playback or any recorded episodes of Eat Bulaga shows before 31st May 2023.

It can be recalled that the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) removed the trademark rights of TAPE Inc.

E.A.T staff and hosts couldn’t hide their happiness after hearing the decision of the court, which gave them the right to use the Eat Bulaga title again.

“Tayo po ang may-ari ng Eat Bulaga,” said Tito.

On May 31, 2023, TVJ, hosts, and staff of Eat Bulaga left the show due to internal issues happened involving its executives.

TAPE Inc. didn’t give up the Eat Bulaga title and kept using it.

Before ending the live, TVJ and the staff of Eat Bulaga sang their original song as a symbol as they’re now legally allowed to use it again.

Ai-Ai delas Alas explained why he stopped helping the former child actor Jiro Manio after taking care of him for several months.

In an interview with Pep, Ai-Ai went viral in 2015 after she announced that she would help rehabilitate Jiro, who was reportedly hooked on different vices during that time.

However, after several years, Ai-Ai decided to end her charitable acts to Jiro.

In 2020, the comedian said that she already lost all hope in helping Jiro after she learned that the former actor was still continuing his vices despite being in rehabilitation.

“Parang pakiramdam ko, yung lahat ng binuhos kong effort, lahat ng binuhos ko na tulong, pangaral, suporta sa pamilya, parang natapon na lang nang ganoon,” she said.

“So ako, wala na. Nawalan na ako ng pag-asa. ‘Wala na, hindi na magbabago si Jiro. Tutal, nung ipina-rehab ko siya, 23 years old siya… 24, 25, 26… matanda na siya. Hindi naman siya 17 o menor de edad. So, sabi ko, ‘Siguro, tama na yung nagawa ko para sa kanya,” she added.

Fortunately, Jiro decided to continue his rehabilitation and in an interview last 2023, the actor showed improvement in his journey to change himself for the better.

Ai-Ai watched the interview conducted by Julius Babao, saying that she was happy that she was wrong in her conclusion.

“Doon naman sa interview nakita ko naman na okay siya and I hope Jiro na ipagpatuloy mo ‘yan maging okay ka forever and sana bumalik doon sa dati na and I hope maging tuloy tuloy na ang pagaling mo,” she said.

Jiro went viral again on social media after he sold his Gawan Urian Best Actor Trophy for only P75,000.

Janno Gibbs couldn’t hide his disappointment to the netizens who called him out after he went to Japan for a vacation, several weeks after the unfortunate passing of his father, Ronaldo Valdez.

In his Instagram post on December 31, Janno shared some of the photos taken during their family vacation at Universal Studios Japan.

“Happy New Year from The Gibbs and our extended fam,” he wrote.

 

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Janno’s group was visibly happy during the trip, but it was ruined by the comments made by some netizens who questioned why he was having fun despite what happened to his father.

It can be recalled that Ronaldo reportedly ended his own life.

“Your father just passed away,” one netizen said.

“I know. And?” Janno responded.

The netizen then clarified that he didn’t judge Janno, but he noticed that they’re not showing any sadness for what happened.

“Sadness does not seem to exist… not judging maybe behind each post you’re all still crying inside,” he said.

“You are judging me. Shame on you,” he responded.

Later on, the netizen apologized and realized that every person had a different way to grieve.

Internet celebrity and self-proclaimed philanthropist Francis Leo Marcos revealed that he was finally allowed to regain his freedom after almost four years behind bars.

In his Facebook Live, Francis was seen being accompanied by his counsel outside MMDJ.

“Ang agila na inirehas ikinadena at isinelda sa wakas NAKALAYA na!!!” he said.

In another post, Francis thanked the people who supported him and even dedicated an emotional speech to his followers.

According to him, he had already forgiven the people who put him behind bars.

“Wala na pong pait sa puso ko, nilinis ng Diyos ang puso ko, masyadong malinis. Ang sabi nila ‘hindi ka ba gaganti?’ ang sabi ko, ‘hindi na,” he said.

After regaining his freedom, Francis started interacting with his fans again via Facebook Live and even claimed he would give his followers sacks of rice again.

Francis became popular on social media due to his philanthropic activities, portraying himself as a very rich individual who chose to help the needy.

He also launched the ‘Mayaman Challenge’ to urge other rich people like him to help other people.

It can be recalled that in 2020, Francis was put under the custody of the authorities after they found that he was allegedly involved in several illegal activities and even using fake identification.

The authorities even claimed that the properties shown by Francis in his Facebook Live were not his.

Jiro Manio captured the attention of the netizens after he sold one of the most prized possessions he got during his career as a child actor.

In the episode of Pinoy Pawnstars, Jiro offered his Gawad Urian Best Actor trophy to Jayson “Boss Toyo” Luzadas for P500,000 but sold it for only P75,000 after a short negotiation.

It’s not yet known why Jiro sold the trophy he won due to his exemplary performance in the 2004 movie Magnifico.

Jiro only said that he sold the trophy because he trusted Jayson that he would only display it in his planned museum, but netizens believed there were other reasons why the former child actor sold it for a low price.

Due to the speculations that Jiro badly needed money, netizens asked FPJ’s Batang Quiapo star Coco Martin to help the award-winning actor.

“Sana Kunin ka ni Mr.Coco Martin mabigyan ka uli ng break ulit . Napaka galing mo actor alam nmen na kaya mo uli bumalik sa pag artista . Malaki na nabago sa sarili mo ngaun tuloy tuloy mo lang idol at lagi ka mag dasal . God less boss Toyo,” a netizen said.

“Paging Mr. Coco Martin baka puwede naman maisama si Jiro sa Batang Quiapo?” another netizen commented.

However, when asked if he was planning to return to showbiz, Jiro said that he preferred to continue his job as a volunteer in the rehabilitation center where he was treated.

“Ang maganda kay Jiro, alam niya sa sarili niya na hindi niya pa kaya, kumbaga nagre-rehab siya pero may nakikita pa siyang kahinaan sa sarili niya, kaya hindi niya iniiwan ang rehab,” said Jiro’s doctor, Joel de Leon in a past interview.