During a press conference discussing the recent victory in securing the title rights for both ‘Eat Bulaga’ and ‘EB,’ Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon conveyed a mix of emotions.
Respect was the prevailing theme during the press conference, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the decision regarding the rightful ownership of the show’s title.
“Respeto. Katulad ng respeto, kanselado. ‘Wag matigas ang ulo!” exclaimed Joey de Leon, injecting a bit of humor into his statement.
Amid laughter from the audience, it was clear that Joey’s remarks were delivered in a lighthearted manner, making light of the situation. “Pero hindi. Hindi ba kayo natutuwa? Part ng history tayo ngayon.Hindi niyo ba napapansin? Na may nangyayari sa kasaysayan. Ngayon lang nangyari, na naglalaban ang parehong show, sa telebisyon. Dalawang ‘Eat Bulaga’ naglalaban. Ang ‘It’s Showtime’ hindi niyo napansin, may ‘Eat’ din `yon. Nakikisali pa. Hahahaha! Hindi, hindi. Mas mahal namin ‘yon. Hi Vice (Ganda). Love namin `yon. Basta ABS-CBN mahal namin `yon,” Joey stated with a smile.
Joey went on to share an amusing story, describing the moment he felt like there was an earthquake upon learning about the IPO results. He also provided a playful explanation for the acronym ICON, stating that it stands for ‘I Created Our Name.’
“Pero ‘yun lang, noong lumilindol ko lang nalaman. Nakita ko lang si Atty. Buko sa TV, doon ko lang nalaman, naging malinaw sa akin lahat,” Joey added.
Vic Sotto, who was unable to attend the press conference due to a sitcom taping for GMA Network, shared his experience of receiving congratulatory messages. “Ang daming nagti-text, nagku-congratulate. Sabi ko nga, hindi naman ako grumaduate, ah! Puro congratulations kasi, eh. Tapos, pinadala sa akin ng kapatid kong si Maru ‘yung statement nga. Doon ko lang nalaman. Pero hindi agad nag-sink in sa akin. Sabi ko, ano ba to? Kasi mga legal terms, hindi ako masyadong maalam. Mga legalities, mga legal rights. Ang alam ko lang at nararamdaman ko ay ang moral rights. Then noong gabi, medyo naguluhan ang isip ko, kasi ang mag-ina ko, nakasakay sa ferris wheel sa Tagaytay. Akala nila luma na ang ferris wheel. At mabait naman ang tadhana sa amin,” Vic explained.
While discussing legalities, the ‘E.A.T.’ team stressed the significance of moral rights. Vic humorously shared a family anecdote, highlighting a misunderstanding about a ferris wheel in Tagaytay.
In conclusion, the ‘E.A.T.’ team expressed a desire for respect from the other camp, TAPE, Inc., now that the results are out. They are prepared for potential appeals, with Atty. Buko handling legal matters.
The press conference provided insights into the multifaceted aspects of the situation, shedding light on the complexities and potential courses of action in the days ahead.
