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This article is about the variety show broadcast on TV5 and CNN Philippines. For its de facto iteration on GMA Network from 2023 to 2024, see Tahanang Pinakamasaya. For its predecessor show on TV5 from 2023 to 2024, see E.A.T. (TV program).

"EB!" and "EB (variety show)" redirect here. For other uses, see EB (disambiguation). Not to be confused with EV or Eevee.

Eat Bulaga!
Also known as	Eat... Bulaga! (1979–2004; stylized in all caps since 2024) EB (2018–23)
Genre	Variety show
Written by	Tyrene Delgado Callie Agustin Michelle Camara Jeyna Azugui
Directed by	Poochie Rivera Pat Plaza Bert de Leon (until 2021) Norman Ilacad (until 2023) Moty Apostol (2023–24, de facto)
Creative directors	Jeny Ferre Renato Aure Jr. (2023–24, de facto)
Presented by	Tito Sotto Vic Sotto Joey de Leon Allan K Jose Manalo Wally Bayola Paolo Ballesteros Ryan Agoncillo Ryzza Mae Dizon Maine Mendoza Carren Eistrup Miles Ocampo Atasha Muhlach
Narrated by	Tom Alvarez (since 1997) "Long Tall" Howard Medina (1979–97) Show Suzuki (2023–24, de facto)
Opening theme	"Eat Bulaga!" (revised lyrics) "Eat Bulaga!" (1982-2023) "It Bulaga" (1979–82) "Tahanang Pinakamasaya, Eat Bulaga!" (2023–24, de facto)
Country of origin	Philippines
Production
Executive producers	Liza Marcelo-Lazatin Rod dela Cruz
Producers	Tito Sotto Vic Sotto Joey de Leon
Production locations	RPN Live Studio 1, Broadcast City, Old Balara, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (1979–1987) Celebrity Sports Plaza, Old Balara, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (1987–1989, 1994–95) Dolphy Theatre, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (1989–1994) Broadway Centrum, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines (1995–2018) APT Studios, Cainta, Rizal, Philippines (2018–2023; 2023–2024, de facto) Studio 4, TV5 Media Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines (since 2024, de jure)
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	150–180 minutes
Production companies	Production Specialists, Inc. (1979–80, original) TAPE Inc. (1981–2023; 2023–2024, de facto) TVJ Productions, Inc. (since 2024, de jure)
Original release
Network	RPN/CNN Philippines (1979–89, since 2024) ABS-CBN (1989–95) GMA Network (1995–2023; 2023–2024, de facto) TV5 (since 2024, de jure)
Release	July 30, 1979 (1979-07-30) – present
Related
E.A.T. Eat Bulaga! Indonesia The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia Eat Bulaga! Myanmar

Eat Bulaga! (transl. Eat Surprise!; stylized as Eat... Bulaga!) is the longest-running noontime variety show on Philippine television currently broadcast by TV5. It also airs on free-to-air, cable and satellite TV via BuKo Channel and CNN Philippines (Saturdays only). Originally hosted by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon; collectively known as the "TVJ", along with Chiqui Hollman and Richie D'Horsie, it premiered on Radio Philippines Network on July 30, 1979. The show is currently produced by TVJ Productions, Inc. and primarily hosted by the Sotto brothers and de Leon (TVJ) together with Allan K., Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Maine Mendoza, Carren Eistrup, Miles Ocampo and Atasha Muhlach, collectively known as the "Legit Dabarkads". TVJ were recognized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines - Bureau of Legal Affairs (IPOPHL-BLA) as the rightful owners and originators of the trademarks, Eat Bulaga! and its abbreviation EB.

History

Radio Philippines Network (1979–89)

The show's original hosts.

Production Specialists, Inc., a company owned by Romy Jalosjos, came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for Radio Philippines Network. Antonio Tuviera pitched that Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, collectively known as TVJ, would be the "perfect" hosts for the show. At a meeting at the InterContinental Manila, Tuviera made an offer to them which was accepted. De Leon coined the term "Eat Bulaga" as the title of the show and owns its copyright.

Eat Bulaga! premiered on July 30, 1979, with its pilot episode filmed in RPN Live Studio 1 in Broadcast City. Chiqui Hollman and Richie D'Horsie also served as the original hosts. The theme song was written by Vincent Dy Buncio and Pancho Oppus, while melody was composed by Vic Sotto and musically arranged by Homer Flores. During the show's first few months, it was in the brink of cancellation due to competition and lacked of advertisers, despite having their advertising rates reduced to ₱750 and the hosts' lack of salary for over a year.

De Leon said that he, Tito Sotto and Vic Sotto didn't sign a contract with the show, when they were offered to become hosts. Vic Sotto said that he accepted the offer and would stop, once he had money to buy a personal vehicle. De Leon also said that the show was supposed to be a short-term employment. After 2 years, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and de Leon decided to stay with the show. The show gained top-rating status in 1980 with the segment "Mr. Macho". Production Specialists went bankrupt and was dissolved sometime in July 1980, the production of the show later handed over to TAPE, Inc. on July 7, 1981. In 1982, Coney Reyes joined the show as the newest host.

During the People Power Revolution, the show went off the air from February 27, 1986, to March 1, 1986, as the transmitter of RPN had been shut down. In 1987, Aiza Seguerra joined the show after Little Miss Philippines. The show left Broadcast City on December 2, 1987, and transferred to Celebrity Sports Plaza on December 3, 1987. The network was also beset by periodical change of management, leading to Tony Tuviera's decision to conduct negotiations with then-fledgling network ABS-CBN to eventually transfer the show.

ABS-CBN (1989–95)

In 1989, Eat... Bulaga! moved to ABS-CBN under a co-production agreement due to problems brought about by the sequestration of RPN. On February 18, 1989, the show premiered on ABS-CBN and was staged at Araneta Coliseum, with a TV special titled Eat... Bulaga!: Moving On. After its transfer to ABS-CBN, the show started airing from ABS-CBN Studio 1 at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center. During the show's special occasions, they were allowed usage of the network's Studio 2 as a venue. The show's tenth anniversary was held on September 23, 1989, at Araneta Coliseum. In 1991, Ruby Rodriguez and Rio Diaz became regular co-hosts. In 1994, ABS-CBN attempted to buy the airing rights of the show from TAPE Inc. Antonio Tuviera and Malou Choa-Fagar rejected the offer, leading to the network giving an ultimatum to the show to leave the network in January 1995.

GMA Network (1995–2024)

In 1994, the show moved out of ABS-CBN Studio 1 and returned to Celebrity Sports Plaza in preparation for the show's transfer to GMA Network. A contract signing between TAPE, Inc., and GMA officials was held at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila on January 19, 1995. The show premiered on GMA Network on January 28, 1995, with a TV special titled Eat... Bulaga!: The Moving!.

Toni Rose Gayda, Allan K., Samantha Lopez, and Francis Magalona became hosts in 1995, and Anjo Yllana in 1998. In 2000, Eat Bulaga! became the first to give away millions on Philippine television. The show introduced "Laban o Bawi" to its audience and it became an instant hit. In May 2001, Magalona was removed from the show following his arrest due to drug possession. Janno Gibbs served as his replacement. After his acquittal from the drug charges and subsequent rehabilitation, Magalona returned in 2002. In April 2002, the ratings of Eat Bulaga! surged following the popularity of the SexBomb Dancers and the segment Sige, Ano Kaya Mo? Sakmo!. The 25th year celebration of the show was aired on November 19, 2004, from Expo Pilipino. It won the Best Entertainment (One-Off/Annual) Special at the Asian Television Award in Singapore on December 1, 2005. The presentation, titled Eat Bulaga! Silver Special, was broadcast on November 27 and 29, 2004.

In 2006, the SexBomb Girls left the show due to a dispute with the show's producers. They were replaced by EB Babes in August. In March 2007, the SexBomb Girls returned to the show and left for good in 2011, while the EB Babes remained regular performers on the show until 2019. In September 2007, de Leon started an on-screen feud with Willie Revillame, which led to the Hello Pappy scandal.

On March 6, 2009, Vic Sotto announced the death of Francis Magalona, who succumbed to leukemia, during the program. A tribute episode for Magalona was held the following day. Ryan Agoncillo joined the show later in 2009 and the show's 30th anniversary special Tatlong Dekads ng Dabarkads aired. In 2014, Lenten drama specials returned and an annual awards ceremony, the Dabarkads Awards, was first held.

The love team AlDub, consisting of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza

Alden Richards

Maine Mendoza

In July 2015, the love team AlDub, consisting of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, started along with the segment Kalyeserye. The show tripled its Mega Manila and nationwide television ratings and became a daily trending topic on the social media network Twitter worldwide. The show held 10 out of 10 highest-rated episodes in 2015. The show held a benefit concert at the Philippine Arena on October 24, 2015. Dubbed as Tamang Panahon, its hashtag #ALDubEBTamangPanahon reached 41 million tweets, becoming the most used hashtag within 24 hours on Twitter. The segment Kalyeserye concluded on December 17, 2016, with a total of 400 episodes.

On December 8, 2018, the show moved its live studio location to APT Studios in Cainta, Rizal. In March 2020, the admission of a live audience in the studio and production were suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on June 8, 2020. In August 2020, Anjo Yllana was permanently laid off from the show, followed by Ruby Rodriguez in May 2021. On October 2, 2021, Maja Salvador joined the show to host the new segment "DC 2021", followed by Miles Ocampo, who was introduced as the newest cast member on March 30, 2022. On February 21, 2023, Carren Eistrup joined the show after winning the reality competition segment Bida Next.

Conflict between TVJ and Jalosjos-led TAPE Inc.

See also: Tahanang Pinakamasaya and E.A.T. (TV program)

The new management of TAPE Inc. has decided to suspend its production on May 31 until June 3, 2023, after the original hosts—Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon—announced that they would part ways with them. Fellow hosts of the show — Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Wally Bayola, Ryan Agoncillo and Allan K. — and production members filed their resignation on the same day. Host Carren Eistrup, also confirmed her resignation on June 8. On June 7, 2023, TVJ announced their partnership with TV5 for a new noontime program, which would premiere on July 1, 2023 as E.A.T.

The conflict coincided over a number of matters, including the forced retirement of Tony Tuviera as top executive of TAPE, the planned rebranding of Eat Bulaga!, the replacement of longtime mainstay hosts and top-rated segments, and the salary reduction of the entire production team. Romeo "Jon-jon" Jalosjos Jr., former representative of the 1st district of Zamboanga del Norte, took over as TAPE's CEO and President following the retirement of Tuviera alongside his sister Soraya Jalosjos, who serves as the Vice President of Administration, while the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is their half-brother, Seth Frederick "Bullet" Jalosjos, who is the current mayor of Dapitan City.

From June 5, 2023, to January 5, 2024, TAPE Inc. and GMA Network continued to use Eat Bulaga! as the title of their noontime show alongside new hosts and segments, pending the decision of the IPOPHL regarding a petition from Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon to cancel TAPE Inc.'s Eat Bulaga trademark. Temporarily, the show was hosted by Alexa Miro, Arra San Agustin, Betong Sumaya, Buboy Villar, Cassy Legaspi, Chariz Solomon, Dasuri Choi, Glaiza de Castro, Isko Moreno, Kimpoy Feliciano, Kokoy de Santos, Mavy Legaspi, Michael Sager, Paolo Contis, Winwyn Marquez, and Yasser Marta, with the participation of Music Hero Band and BPop Idols.

In a decision dated December 22, 2023, announced on January 5, 2024, the Marikina City Regional Trial Court Branch 273 ordered both TAPE Inc. and GMA Network to immediately cease the usage of the trademarks such as "EB", "Eat Bulaga," and the Eat Bulaga! theme song, for its current programming, as the petition of De Leon, Tito Sotto, and Vic Sotto regarding its copyright case for the trademark "Eat Bulaga" was granted.

TV5 (since 2024)

On January 6, 2024, the show returned with its original hosts, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, this time under TVJ Productions, Inc. and TV5. It succeeded E.A.T. on the same network, which premiered on July 1, 2023, with the rest of its final hosts also being part of the show, including Atasha Muhlach, daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, who was introduced on September 23, 2023.

On the same day, it began its Saturday broadcast on CNN Philippines, marking its return to its original network formerly known as Radio Philippines Network.

Current hosts

Tito Sotto

Vic Sotto

Joey de Leon

• Tito Sotto (since 1979)
• Vic Sotto (since 1979)
• Joey de Leon (since 1979)
• Jose Manalo (since 1994)
• Allan K. (since 1995)
• Wally Bayola (since 2000)
• Paolo Ballesteros (since 2001)
• Ryan Agoncillo (since 2009)
• Ryzza Mae Dizon (since 2012)
• Maine Mendoza (since 2015)
• Miles Ocampo (since 2022)
• Carren Eistrup (since 2023)
• Atasha Muhlach (since 2023)

Featuring

• TVJ Singing Queens (since 2023; also known as Sing-Eat Girls)
• Pedro Busita Jr. and the Hollow Blacks Band (since 2023; also known as Pedro Band)

Former cast

• Aicelle Santos (2016–17)
• Aiko Melendez (1989–95)
• Ai-Ai delas Alas (1995–2000)
• Alden Richards (2015–23)
• Alexa Miro (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Alfie Lorenzo
• Ali Sotto (1993–94)
• Alicia Mayer (2004–06)
• Amy Perez (1988–95)
• Anjo Yllana (1998–2020)
• Ariana Barouk (2008)
• Arra San Agustin (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• BJ Forbes (2005–08)
• Baste Granfon (2015–21)
• Betong Sumaya (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Bianca Umali (2022–23)
• Boom Boom Pow Boys (2009-13)
• BPop Idols (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Buboy Villar (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Carmina Villaroel (1989–98)
• Cassy Legaspi (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Ces Quesada (1989)
• Charo Santos-Concio (1986–87)
• Chariz Solomon (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Chiqui Hollman (1979–82)
• Christine Jacob (1991–98)
• Ciara Sotto (2005–07)
• Cindy Kurleto (2005–07)
• Coney Reyes (1982–91)
• Cumbacheros (1982)
• Daiana Menezes (2007–12)
• Dasuri Choi (최다슬) (2014–16; 2020–21; 2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Dawn Zulueta
• Derek Ramsay (2001–04)
• Dencio Padilla (1983)
• Diana Zubiri (2003–05)
• Dingdong Avanzado (1987–88)
• Donita Rose (1996–97; 2002–03)
• Donna Cruz (1995–98)
• EB Babes (2006-19)
• Echo Calingal (2018–20)
• Edgar Allan Guzman (2006–07)
• Eric Quizon (1992–93; 1996–98)
• Francis Magalona (1995–2009)
• Gladys Guevarra (1999–2007)
• Glaiza de Castro (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Gretchen Barretto (1993)
• Helen Gamboa (1985–86)
• Helen Vela (1982–91)
• Herbert Bautista (1989–92)
• Ice Seguerra (1987–97; 2023, during E.A.T.)
• Isabelle Daza (2011–14)
• Isko Moreno (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Iza Calzado (2005; 2011–12)
• Janice de Belen (early 1990s)
• Janno Gibbs (2001–07)
• Jaya (1997–99)
• Jenny Syquia (1997)
• Jericho Rosales (1996–97)
• Jimmy Santos (1983–2022)
• Joey Albert
• Jomari Yllana (2000)
• John Prats
• Joyce Jimenez (1997)
• Joyce Pring (2014, Trip na Trip)
• Julia Clarete (2005–16)
• K Brosas (2001–03)
• Jervi "KaladKaren" Li (2023, during E.A.T.)
• Keempee de Leon (2004–16)
• Kimpoy Feliciano (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Kitty Girls (2009)
• Kokoy de Santos (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Kris Aquino (1988–89)
• Lady Lee (1991–97)
• Lana Jalosjos (2004–06)
• Lance Serrano (2013)
• Lani Mercado (1989–90)
• Larry Silva (1994)
• Leonard Obal (mid-1990s)
• Lougee Basabas (2007–09)
• Luane Dy (2017–19)
• Maja Salvador (2021–23)
• Malaya Macaraeg (2018–19)
• Manilyn Reynes (1985–90)
• Marian Rivera (2014–15)
• Maricel Soriano (1985–87; 1995–96)
• Maureen Wroblewitz (2018–19)
• Mavy Legaspi (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Michael Sager (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Michael V. (2003–16)
• Michelle van Eimeren (1994)
• Mickey Ferriols (1998–2000)
• Mitoy Yonting (1997; 2006–09)
• MJ Lastimosa (2023 during E.A.T.)
• Music Hero Band (2016–19; 2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Niño Muhlach (early 1990s)
• Nova Villa (1989–95)
• Ogie Alcasid (1988–89)
• Onemig Bondoc (1996–97)
• Paolo Contis (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Patricia Fernandez (2010, official photographer, Bulagaan)
• Patricia Tumulak (2015–17)
• Pauleen Luna (2005–23)
• Pepe Pimentel (1980s)
• Phoemela Baranda (2001–02)
• Pia Guanio (2003–21)
• Pops Fernandez (1987–88)
• Rachel Ann Wolfe
• Randy Santiago (1995)
• Raqi Terra (2018–19)
• Richard Hwan (2014–15)
• Richie D'Horsie (1979–85; 1994; 2009, Bababoom)
• Rio Diaz (1990–96)
• Robert Ortega
• Rosanna Roces (1998)
• Ruby Rodriguez (1991–2021)
• Ruffa Gutierrez (1995–98)
• Ruru Madrid (2022–23)
• Sam Y.G. (2009–16)
• Samantha "Gracia" Lopez (1994–97)
• Sarah Lahbati (2018)
• SexBomb Girls (1999–2011)
• Sharon Cuneta (1983–84)
• Sherilyn Reyes-Tan (2000–01)
• Sheryl Cruz (1985–89)
• Shine Kuk (국선영) (2014–15)
• Solenn Heussaff (2012)
• Sugar Mercado (2001–02; 2004–07)
• Sunshine Cruz (1995–96)
• Taki Saito (2016–17)
• Tanya Garcia (2005)
• Tetchie Agbayani (1980s)
• That's My Bae (2015–19)
• Toni Gonzaga (2002–05)
• Toni Rose Gayda (1996–2014)
• Tugue Zombie (2023, during E.A.T.)
• Universal Motion Dancers (1990s)
• Val Sotto (1994)
• Valerie Weigmann (2013–14)
• Vina Morales
• Winwyn Marquez (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Yasser Marta (2023-24, de facto during TAPE-led Eat Bulaga!)
• Yoyong Martirez (1994)
• Zoren Legaspi (1989–95)

Show segments

Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid!

Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! is a public service segment primarily hosted by Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros, collectively known as the "JoWaPao," while Miles Ocampo, Ryan Agoncillo, and Maine Mendoza serve as substitute hosts. The segment's concept is derived from the popular EB segment "Juan for All, All for Juan: Sugod-Bahay sa Barangay," where hosts provide assistance and prizes to locals.

Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo

Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo is a game segment that challenges the knowledge and logical thinking of each pair of contestants, who are tested under time pressure. The segment has a combined concept from the American game show Family Feud and EB's popular segment, Pinoy Henyo.

The segment features Ellen, a Hollywood AI character, serves as co-host, providing contestants with detailed explanations of each round's mechanics along with her AI family members Papa Ethan Allen, Mommy Jowzee, Lola Belen, Lolo Ethan Allan, Nanny Nina, her AI boyfriend Brad and his friends Tim, Vin and Joe. Each AI-generated character has a comical resemblance with the hosts.

Atasha Muhlach portrayed Ellen's sister Tash and their other sister, Len Len. Wally Bayola, played as Lola Belen, based on his role as Lola Nidora in Kalyeserye. and later as Papa Ethan Allen, with Jimmy Santos as his personal driver. Jose Manalo was introduced as Mommy Jowzee. Allan K. and Paolo Ballesteros were revealed as Lolo Ethan Allan and Nanny Nina/Brad while Maine Mendoza unexpectedly portrayed Ellen. Ryzza Mae Dizon also joined as Ellen and Tash's cousin named Samantha.

Mr. Cutie: Boys Got Talent

Mr. Cutie: Boys Got Talent is a talent search for handsome, confident, and talented young men based on EB's original segment Mr. Pogi, which aims to discover the next heartthrob sensation.

Peraphy

Peraphy (stylized as PERAPhY) is a game portion that challenges the studio player's thinking strategy.It involves oversized playing cards faced with fruits that consists of 13 cards per fruit (banana, mango, pineapple, and watermelon) numbered 1–13. The goal is to complete a row of cards by correctly guessing whether the next one is Higher (Pataas) or Lower (Pababa) in value, with the initial prize potentially being doubled or cut in half in the final round. It also features the TVJ Singing Queens (Eunice Janine, Anne Ferrer, Jean Drillon, Sammy Rascal, and Khayzy Bueno), who handles the playing cards. The segment shares similarities with EB's segment Hi-Lo Todo Panalo and is based on the American television game show, Card Sharks.

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the show had its highest rating on October 24, 2015, with a 50.8% rating during the Tamang Panahon special.

Controversies

• On September 2, 2013, a video of host, Wally Bayola, was posted online where he appeared to be having an affair with an EB Babe dancer. It led to Bayola's immediate suspension from the show for five months. He returned to the show on February 8, 2014.
• On September 5, 2013, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) called the show's producers for a mandatory conference over "insensitive and unfriendly" scenes involving hosts Vic Sotto and Ryzza Mae Dizon.
• On July 9, 2016, MTRCB summoned the show's personnel after the remarks of host Tito Sotto's during the Juan for All, All for Juan segment, where a contestant shared her past sexual abuse, leading to accusations of Sotto promoting rape culture and victim shaming.
• In October 2017, host Joey De Leon apologized after his statement in the show, about depression as a "made-up illness". He said his family explained the seriousness of his statements on the mental illness that has claimed thousands of lives.
• On May 31, 2023, the show's original hosts – Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon announced their resignation from TAPE Inc. after they were barred from airing the show live. It was followed by the resignation of the show's other hosts and production members. In August 2023, it led to an investigation by the MTRCB to ensure compliance on broadcasting regulations.
• On June 2, 2023, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, filed a petition for the cancellation of TAPE Inc.'s trademark renewal for the title "Eat Bulaga!". On December 5, 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines' Bureau of Legal Affairs cancelled the trademark renewal and credited Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and de Leon as the owner of the title "Eat Bulaga!".
• On June 30, 2023, original hosts of the show – Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon filed a copyright infringement and unfair competition case against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network for "unauthorized airing" of the show and "misuse" of the title Eat Bulaga!. On January 6, 2024, the Regional Trial Court branch 273 of Marikina ordered TAPE Inc. and GMA Network to cease the usage of the trademarks such as EB, Eat Bulaga and the Eat Bulaga theme song, in its programming, as the petition of De Leon, Tito Sotto and Vic Sotto on its copyright case was granted.
• On September 9, 2023, TAPE Inc. gained access to the YouTube account of the show, while Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon planned to file legal action against TAPE Inc. for its "forced" acquisition of the YouTube account, an action deemed to constitute as cybercrime.

Spin-offs

Internationally, Eat Bulaga! Indonesia premiered on July 16, 2012 on SCTV Indonesia, and later The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia at ANTV on November 17, 2014. Eat Bulaga! Myanmar was announced on July 30, 2019 as second international franchise, marking Eat Bulaga's 40th anniversary. Production was delayed due to internal armed conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, but two years later it premiered on Mizzima TV on May 31, 2021.

See also

• List of accolades received by Eat Bulaga!
• E.A.T.
• TVJ Productions
• Tahanang Pinakamasaya

External links

• Media related to Eat Bulaga! at Wikimedia Commons
• Official website
• Eat Bulaga! at IMDb