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The 'Eat Bulaga' Conundrum
Sen. Tito Sotto and Mayor Bullet Jalosjos. Screengrab from GMA Network
Is “Eat Bulaga” really waning in popularity?
Speculations about "Eat Bulaga" rebranding, recasting, and restructuring have been making rounds on social media, which has caused concern among fans of the popular noontime show.
To address these rumors, Dapitan City Mayor Seth Frederick “Bullet” Jalosjos clarified in an interview with Boy Abunda that the show's recent changes are due to the appointment of new Board Members. Jalosjos, who is one of the new Board Members, revealed that their family has owned 70% of the company that runs TAPE, the production company behind "Eat Bulaga," for quite some time.
However, they have not been actively participating until now. The retirement of some members of the old board, including Tony Tuviera, prompted their entry into the organization. Contrary to some rumors, Jalosjos clarified that there was no takeover of the company. He said that Tuviera had already expressed his desire to retire before their family became more involved. Jalosjos also added that his father is an active chair, meaning he is involved in the production, designs, and musical aspects of the show.
Jalosjos acknowledged that some people may be concerned about their new involvement, but he assured the public that they have a lot at stake and are not completely new to the entertainment industry. He also emphasized that they want to ensure the longevity of the business and continue to make the audience happy in new and exciting ways.
Tito Sotto, former Senate President and host of the longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga, has responded to allegations of missing revenue from political ads and debts owed by TAPE Inc., the producer of the show. In a recent interview with GMA 7’s Nelson Canlas, Sotto expressed his disappointment at the current state of the program and clarified several issues that have been circulating in the media.
Sotto revealed that he was taken aback by recent statements made by a member of the board of TAPE Inc., which he found not only controversial but also inaccurate. According to Sotto, the board member's remarks forced the production of the company and the program to change. However, Sotto argued that the program was doing well, and there was no need for significant changes. He also pointed out that the show's audience, not the board member, was the ultimate judge of the program's content.
Sotto also denied claims that Eat Bulaga was losing money, saying that documents from the SEC showed that TAPE Inc. had a net profit of 213 million pesos in 2021. Sotto clarified that the issue of funding was a problem for TAPE Inc. and not Eat Bulaga. He also raised concerns about the disappearance of over 400 million pesos of political ad revenue that were placed in Eat Bulaga, which he argued had vanished without any explanation.
Furthermore, Sotto addressed the issue of debts owed by TAPE Inc. to Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon. He denied claims that there were no outstanding debts and alleged that TAPE Inc. owed the two hosts over 30 million pesos.
Sotto also clarified that Eat Bulaga and TAPE Inc. were separate entities, with TAPE Inc. acting as the producer of the show. He stated that the copyright to the program was owned by Joey de Leon and the three hosts. He also confirmed that the original concept of the program came from Tony Tuviera, the show's original producer, and expressed his disappointment with recent changes made to the program by the board.
In response to a question about the future of Eat Bulaga and the hosts, Sotto expressed his frustration and stated that it was unwelcome to hear that they were being retained as if they were expendable. He reiterated that they were the show and, therefore, the decision to continue was theirs.
The recent interview with Sotto has shed light on several issues related to Eat Bulaga and TAPE Inc. and has generated much interest in the media. It remains to be seen how the current controversy will affect the future of the show and its production company.
Speculations about "Eat Bulaga" rebranding, recasting, and restructuring have been making rounds on social media, which has caused concern among fans of the popular noontime show.
To address these rumors, Dapitan City Mayor Seth Frederick “Bullet” Jalosjos clarified in an interview with Boy Abunda that the show's recent changes are due to the appointment of new Board Members. Jalosjos, who is one of the new Board Members, revealed that their family has owned 70% of the company that runs TAPE, the production company behind "Eat Bulaga," for quite some time.
However, they have not been actively participating until now. The retirement of some members of the old board, including Tony Tuviera, prompted their entry into the organization. Contrary to some rumors, Jalosjos clarified that there was no takeover of the company. He said that Tuviera had already expressed his desire to retire before their family became more involved. Jalosjos also added that his father is an active chair, meaning he is involved in the production, designs, and musical aspects of the show.
Jalosjos acknowledged that some people may be concerned about their new involvement, but he assured the public that they have a lot at stake and are not completely new to the entertainment industry. He also emphasized that they want to ensure the longevity of the business and continue to make the audience happy in new and exciting ways.
Tito Sotto, former Senate President and host of the longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga, has responded to allegations of missing revenue from political ads and debts owed by TAPE Inc., the producer of the show. In a recent interview with GMA 7’s Nelson Canlas, Sotto expressed his disappointment at the current state of the program and clarified several issues that have been circulating in the media.
Sotto revealed that he was taken aback by recent statements made by a member of the board of TAPE Inc., which he found not only controversial but also inaccurate. According to Sotto, the board member's remarks forced the production of the company and the program to change. However, Sotto argued that the program was doing well, and there was no need for significant changes. He also pointed out that the show's audience, not the board member, was the ultimate judge of the program's content.
Sotto also denied claims that Eat Bulaga was losing money, saying that documents from the SEC showed that TAPE Inc. had a net profit of 213 million pesos in 2021. Sotto clarified that the issue of funding was a problem for TAPE Inc. and not Eat Bulaga. He also raised concerns about the disappearance of over 400 million pesos of political ad revenue that were placed in Eat Bulaga, which he argued had vanished without any explanation.
Furthermore, Sotto addressed the issue of debts owed by TAPE Inc. to Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon. He denied claims that there were no outstanding debts and alleged that TAPE Inc. owed the two hosts over 30 million pesos.
Sotto also clarified that Eat Bulaga and TAPE Inc. were separate entities, with TAPE Inc. acting as the producer of the show. He stated that the copyright to the program was owned by Joey de Leon and the three hosts. He also confirmed that the original concept of the program came from Tony Tuviera, the show's original producer, and expressed his disappointment with recent changes made to the program by the board.
In response to a question about the future of Eat Bulaga and the hosts, Sotto expressed his frustration and stated that it was unwelcome to hear that they were being retained as if they were expendable. He reiterated that they were the show and, therefore, the decision to continue was theirs.
The recent interview with Sotto has shed light on several issues related to Eat Bulaga and TAPE Inc. and has generated much interest in the media. It remains to be seen how the current controversy will affect the future of the show and its production company.
Apr 26, 2023
