The discussion about the ownership of the “Eat Bulaga” name heated up when Tito, Vic, and Joey parted ways with Tape Inc., owned by the Halosjos family, who produced the show. TVJ disapproved of Tape’s management, leading to a historic announcement where they revealed on Facebook Live that they were no longer part of Eat Bulaga, accompanied by the departure of their co-hosts.
After a few weeks, Tito, Vic, and Joey returned to the airwaves with a new show on TV5, titled “E.A.T,” as Tape Inc. continued using the name Eat Bulaga, still airing on GMA Network with new hosts.
For most of us, when we hear “Eat Bulaga,” we immediately associate it with Tito, Vic, and Joey, knowing that they are the faces behind the show. Despite this, Tape Inc. insisted that they owned the name, claiming that TVJ was paid for it. However, Tito, Vic, and Joey contested this in court, and Marikina RTC Branch 273 sided with them, dismissing the appeals of Tape Inc. and GMA Network Inc. to overturn the decision favoring TVJ as the rightful owners of the Eat Bulaga name.
Yesterday January 5, 2024, Tito, Vic, and Joey emotionally announced on Facebook the court’s decision, declaring them as the true owners of the name. This heartfelt and joyous announcement marks their triumph in the legal battle.
Now, the anticipation grows for the new name of the Noontime Show under Tape Inc. on GMA 7, as TVJ emerges victorious in securing the rights to the iconic “Eat Bulaga” name.