GMA releases statement on case filed by TVJ against TAPE and GMA

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GMA STATEMENT ON THE CASE FILED BY TVJ AGAINST TAPE AND GMA

For accuracy and clarity of the public, the Regional Trial Court clearly found that GMA did not commit any act of copyright infringement or unfair competition against the plaintiffs as it was merely complying with its contractual commitments under its airtime agreement with co-defendant TAPE. In fact, the Court found that GMA was a mere nominal party to TVJ's suit. And the latter never claimed any damages in their complaint as against GMA.

We will comply with the directive of the Court on the airing of Eat Bulaga episodes in our platforms.

Nevertheless, GMA Network will refer the matter to our external counsel to avail of the proper remedies before the appellate courts. 

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Justin De Dios of SB19 joins cast of 'Senior High'

Justin De Dios of the Pinoy pop group SB19 is joining the cast of ABS-CBN's youth-oriented show, Senior High.

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Justin immediately trended on social media as soon as his face was shown during the credits of last night's episode of Senior High. It was a teaser for the next episode which will be on Monday.

It was said to be Justin's first-ever acting project. Sadly, though, Senior High is on its last two weeks.

But just the same, seeing him act is already a treat to his fans, and, of course, the start if something new. 

SB19 sang Bazinga, the OST of the show. 

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Gary Valenciano to hold farewell concert

Gary Valenciano will hold a concert this April to celebrate his fortieth years in the music industry.

Titled Pure Energy, the concert will be held in Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on April 26 and 27.

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This will be Gary V's farewell show.

Gary became popular in the early 80s with hits like Growing Up, Reaching Out, Pasko Na Sinta Ko, 'Di Na Natuto, Sana Maulit Muli, and Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos, among others.

He also appeared in several movies and TV shows.

He is currently seen on ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show, ASAP. 

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TVJ wins 'Eat Bulaga' copyright case

The court sided with Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon (TVJ) in the Eat Bulaga copyright case against Television and Productuon Exponents Inc.(TAPE) and GMA Network.

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According to reports, the Marikina Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 273 granted the petition of TVJ on its copyright case.

In the decision dated December 22, 2023, the RTC ordered TAPE and GMA to stop using the trademarks “EB,” “Eat Bulaga” and the Eat Bulaga jingle in its shows. 

Further reports say that TAPE and GMA were also restricted from using playbacks of any recorded episodes of the show prior to May 31, 2023.

TVJ resigned from TAPE in May 2023. Along with some other regular hosts of the show, they eventually signed with Mediaquest Group, transferring to TV5. 

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