MIC DROPPED! COURT OF APPEALS ORDERS GMA AND TAPE INC. TO RESPECT THE "GIFTED ARTISTS" BEHIND "EAT BULAGA"

According to a news article posted by Bilyonaryo, TVJ or Tito, Vic, and Joey, together with their creative genius Jenny Ferre, scored another massive win in their high-profile legal battle against GMA Network Inc. of Mr.Felipe Gozon, and TAPE Inc of the Jalosjos family. 

The Court of Appeals Ninth Division recently upheld a Regional Trial Court (RTC) ruling that permanently enjoined GMA Network Inc. and TAPE Inc. from using the "Eat Bulaga" and "EB" trademarks without the consent of its rightful owners, TVJ and Ferre.

The Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed that the Marikina RTC Branch 273 “did not err” in any of it's rulings favoring TVJ and Ferre in their case against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network.

The key rulings upheld by the CA includes:

* Holding TAPE Inc. liable for unfair competition and copyright infringement.

* Enjoining TAPE and GMA from using the “Eat Bulaga” and “EB” trademarks, including all associated logos, jingles, songs, and recorded episodes, segments, or portions of “Eat Bulaga” prior to May 31, 2023, the date when TVJ, their creative team, and talents departed from TAPE and GMA.

* Directing the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to cancel TAPE’s trademark registrations for “Eat Bulaga,” “EB,” and their corresponding logos.

“The exclusive right of scientists, inventors, as well as artists and gifted citizens – like respondents Tito, Vic, and Joey and Jeny here – over their intellectual property and creations, must be protected and secured,” the CA said.

“Awareness of, and compliance with, intellectual property laws is certainly the obligation of all persons, natural or juridical. To attain the advantages provided by society’s scientists, inventors, artists, and other gifted citizens, there must be respect for and enforcement of their rights and one way to carry this through is to guard against unauthorized trespass,” the CA added.

MMFF STAR STUDDED PREMIERE NIGHT | THE KINGDOM AT THE BREADWINNER NANGUNA SA UNANG ARAW NG TICKET PRE-SALES

Star-studded ang Red Carpet premiere ng ilan sa mga pelikulang kalahok sa 50th Metro Manila Film Festival ngayong gabi. Ilan sa mga pelikulang nagdaos ng red carpet premiere ay ang The Kingdom, The Breadwinner is..., My Future You, Hold Me Close, Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital at Isang Himala.

Full Force and buong cast ng The Kingdom sa Red Carpet Premiere.

Ito ay ginanap sa iba't ibang sinehan sa mga sikat na malls tulad ng Gateway Cineplex, SM Megamall, at SM North Edsa, kung saan nagtipon-tipon ang pinakamalalaking pangalan sa industriya ng pelikula, kasama ang mga direktor, producer, mga bituin na nagbigay ningning sa gabi pati na rin mga Pinoy moviegoers at mga fans.

Naging highlight ng kaganapan ang pagparada ng mga artista sa red carpet na binida ang kanilang eleganteng outfits. Mula sa klasikong istilo hanggang sa makabagong design, bawat hitsura ay nagsilbing simbolo ng pagiging maalab at makulay ng kulturang Pilipino. Pinagkaguluhan din sila ng mga fans na naghintay upang makita ang kanilang mga iniidolo.

Pinaka inabangan ko syempre ang The Kingdom kung saan kumpleto ang cast, sina Bossing Vic Sotto at Papa P Piolo Pascual at mga Dabarkads at sa kauna unahang pagkakaton ay manonood sa premiere night si TV5 Chairman Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan ng isang 'Bossing' film at damang dama ko ang 110% na suporta nya sa 'The Kingdom'

Kagaya ng inaasahan, dinagsa ang pila ng The Kingdom at sa unang araw ng ticket pre-sales ay tumabo na agad sa almost 1 Million pesos ang nabentang ticket para sa pelikula, pangalawa sa 'The Breadwinner is..." na tumabo naman ngayon ng mahigit 2.4 Million pesos. Ito ay ayon sa data na inilabas ng Lionheart TV. Maaari pa itong magbago habang nalalapit na ang Showing Day ng bawat pelikula sa araw ng Kapaskuhan, December 25, 2024.

Huwag palampasin ang pagkakataong suportahan ang mga pelikulang Pilipino ngayong Pasko. Manood at maging bahagi ng kasaysayan ng MMFF.

ALDEN RICHARDS, DUMALO SA KASAL NI JOSE MANALO

Spotted ang Kapuso heartthrob at Pambansang Bae na si Alden Richards sa intimate at espesyal na kasalan ng komedyante at Eat Bulaga! host na si Jose Manalo. Dumalo si Alden bilang suporta sa kanyang matagal nang kaibigan at kasama sa industriya.

Sa ilang mga litrato at videos na kumalat online, makikitang eleganteng-elegante si Alden sa kanyang formal attire habang abala sa pakikipagkulitan at pagbibigay-pugay sa bagong kasal. Ang pagdalo ni Alden ay patunay ng kanilang matibay na pagkakaibigan sa loob at labas ng kamera.

Nagbigay rin ng mensahe si Alden para kay Jose, "Masayang-masaya ako para kay Kuya Jose. Isa siyang inspirasyon, at deserve niya ang lahat ng kaligayahan sa buhay na ito."

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Maraming netizens ang natuwa sa presensya ni Alden at iba pang celebrity friends na nakiisa sa espesyal na araw ni Jose Manalo.

Nagumpisa si Alden maging host ng Eat Bulaga noong 2015 at itinuturing ni Alden ang programa bilang kanyang pangalawang pamilya dahil bukod sa malaki ang naitulong nito sa kanyang career lalo na noong kasikatan ng 'Kalyeserye' kasama si Maine Mendoza (Aldub), kakaibang ring saya ang kanyang nararamdaman kapag kasamang kabonding nya sa mga Dabarkads lalo na ang TVJ at Jowapao.

JOSE MANALO TIES THE KNOT WITH FORMER EB BABE MERGENE MARANAN

Renowned comedian and "Eat Bulaga!" mainstay Jose Manalo has officially tied the knot with Mergene Maranan, a former member of the iconic EB Babes dance group.

The intimate wedding ceremony was held in a private and romantic setting in Boracay, attended by close friends, family, and a few colleagues from the entertainment industry.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Jose Manalo

The Entire Eat Bulaga Dabarkads are present in this memorable event -- and yes including Pambansan Bae Alden Richards is also surprisingly invited.

Jose, known for his humor and long-standing career as one of Eat Bulaga!'s key hosts, found love anew after the loss of his former partner. Mergene, a beloved dancer who gained prominence as part of the EB Babes during the mid-2000s, had been by Jose's side for years, sparking admiration among fans for their enduring relationship.

The couple’s wedding was a testament to their deep bond and shared journey, with Jose reportedly surprising Mergene with heartfelt vows that drew both tears and laughter. Guests described the event as simple yet elegant, reflecting the personalities of the couple.

Jose, a father of five, has always been vocal about the importance of love and family, and his marriage to Mergene marks a beautiful new chapter in his life. Fans and friends alike showered the couple with well-wishes, praising their love story as inspiring and heartwarming.

The love story of Jose Manalo and Mergene Maranan is a beautiful reminder that true love can bloom at any stage in life, bringing joy and fresh beginnings.