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Mike Enriquez passed away at 71

August 30, 2023

Veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, real name Miguel Castro Enriquez, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 71. He was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after complaining of chest pains.

Enriquez was a household name in the Philippines for his work as a radio and television personality. He hosted numerous radio and TV shows, as well as news program on Manila Broadcasting Company, Freedom Broadcasting Radio Network, Radio Mindanao Network or RMN, GMA Network and even at ABS-CBN. The known for his punchlines, such as “excuse me po,” and “hindi ko kayo tatantanan.”

In 2018, Enriquez took a medical leave to undergo a heart bypass and get treated for kidney disease, then in December 2021 to undergo a kidney transplant, he returned to work in time for the 2022 election coverage.

He was also a recipient of numerous awards, including the Catholic Mass Media Award for Best News Commentary in 2001 and the BizNews Asia for Broadcast Excellence Award in 2014. The most recent award that he received is the Most Trusted Radio Presenter by the Annual Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards 2023.

Enriquez’s death is a huge loss for the Philippine broadcast industry. He was a respected journalist and a beloved figure to many. Enriquez is regarded as one of the most influential journalists in the Philippines and a “pillar” of the Philippine broadcasting industry.

In a statement, GMA Network said that “it is with profound sadness that GMA Network announces the passing of our beloved Kapuso, Mr. Miguel “Mike” C. Enriquez, who peacefully joined our Creator on August 29, 2023.”

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Enriquez is survived by his wife Lizabeth “Baby” Yumping. The couple did not have any children.

His funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

It’s official – Tito, Vic and Joey (TVJ) with Dabarkads are moving to TV5

June 7, 2023

After almost a week, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon (TVJ) and the former hosts of Eat Bulaga signed a new agreement with MediaQuest Group to move to TV5.

This is what MediaQuest CEO Jane Basas said in their official press statement;

I’m honored that these pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry have agreed to work with us. Our partnership strengthens our ability to continue to deliver the best for Filipino viewers here at home and all over the world. I’m happy that Tito, Vic, and Joey will now call TV5 their home.

Dabarkads – Maine Mendoza, Pauleen Luna and Ryan Agoncillo confirmed the new deal by posting on their personal social media account a 20 seconds clip showing the letter “J” of TVJ transforming to the number “5”.

The deal may already be in the works, since Joey Deleon previous said that “We’re not signing off … we are just taking a day off!” at that time the trio announced that they are leaving TAPE and the rest of the staff, crew and hosts also sent their resignation to TAPE the next day.

The new show is scheduled to air on TV5 in July and it’s unclear what will be the title of new show, since rights to the name “EAT BULAGA” is still being being disputed by TVJ and TAPE. Considering the the large following of Tito, Vic and Joey, including the Dabarkads (Eat Bulaga’s mainstays); Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Maine Mendoza, Pauleen Luna and Ryan Agoncillo, they can just name of the show anything they want and people will still watch them in droves.

Netizens reacts to the “new” Eat Bulaga! with their new hosts

June 5, 2023

It’s official… we have a Eat Bulaga hosts namely; Paolo Contis, Buboy Villar, Betong Sumaya, Alexa Miro, Cassy and Mavy Legaspi with a performance from XOXO, and today is their first live show since TVJ and, its hosts, crew and staff left TAPE, from the reaction above, it’s not a good start for our new “Dabarkads,” it may also be a career suicide for the new hosts, since they’ll get a ton of criticism from the loyal viewers who have been watching the noontime show for 44 years.

These online reactions are brutal!





















New Eat Bulaga hosts leaked and pics of new crew posted by TAPE CFO

June 4, 2023

A head of TAPE’s announcement, names of the new Eat Bulaga (EB) host have been leaked by Abante entertainment columnist Jun Lalin. In an article by Jun Lalin published on abante.com.ph, writer Jun Lalin named the new hosts of EB starting this Monday, 5th of June.

The purported hosts are; Paolo Contis; Kapuso Comedian aolo Contis; Alexa Miro – known to be the girlfriend presidential son na si Congressman Sandro Marcos; and former co-hosts of “It’s Showtime” Kuya Kim Atienza – who is reported to be hosting only on Saturdays.

Rehersal videos and photos of the new staff and crew have been posted by TAPE’s CFO Bullet Jalosjos and can be seen circulating on different Social Media Network. The new and rebranded EB can be seen this Monday, June 5th 2023.

It can be remember that Tito, Vic and Joey, as well as the staff and crew left TAPE last May 31, at the same time TAPE themselves release a statement that with “the full support of GMA 7 in making Eat Bulaga bigger, to bring more fun and excitement to every Filipino.”.

Of course we have to take these news with a grain of salt until everything is officially announced but from the reaction that I can see in the comments section, the new hosts, staff and crew needs to prepare themselves from all the bashing they’ll be receiving online.

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Tape Inc. release statement regarding the departure of Tito, Vic and Joey

June 1, 2023

Tape Incorporated has officially release a statement regarding the departure of Tito, Vic and Joey. The statement was signed TAPE, Inc.’s president and CEO Romeo M. Jalosjos Jr., and director of Finance Seth Frederik Jalosjos Jr.

Here’s the full text of TAPE’s statement;

TAPE Inc. is saddened bythe turn of events yesterday, May 31 but we respect the decision of the hosts to leave Eat Bulaga and GMA 7 Network, which has been their home for 28 years.

We are grateful to the men and women who worked tirelessly for the past 43 years to make our noontime show number 1. The success of Eat Bulaga is not dependent only on three (3) people but on the collaborative efforts of its talents, crew and loyal viewers.

We are happy for the full support of GMA 7 in making Eat Bulaga bigger, to bring more fun and excitement to every Filipino.

We want to assure the pulic and the supporters of the show through its sefment tha we are committed to provide quality entertainment.

It is unfortunate, but life must go on. As with life, we have to accept changes but we have a duty to every Filipino.

Abangan ninyo ang mga bagong magpapasaya at magpapatibok ng ating mga puso. Aasahan nin ang mas masaya, mas nakakaaliw at HIGIT PA SA ISANG LIBO’T ISANG TUWA na Eat Bulaga. Patuloy ang Dabarkads na maglilingkod para sa inyo, mga Kapuso MULA APPARI HANGGANG JOLO AT SA BUONG MUNDO.

Ang pag-ali ng mga hosts at hindi dahilan para tumigil ang pag-ikot nang mundo.

It appears that they will continue producing the noontime show without the trio and from the latest development, all of its remaining hosts and staff will also leave TAPE inc..

Remaining Eat Bulaga! Host also left TAPE Incorporated

June 1, 2023

A day after Tito, Vic and Joey (TVJ) announced their departure to the noontime show, the remaining hosts, writers, sales, production and camerament also sent their resignation letter to Romeo Jalosjos Jr., President and CEO of TAPE inc.

They wrote;

The resignation letter was shared by Pauleen Luna on her IG account, who is also one of the mainstay and wife of Vic Sotto.

Celebrities and former host react to Tito, Vic and Joey’s departure from Eat Bulaga

June 1, 2023

Tito, Vic and Joey dropped a bombshell yesterday by announcing that they’re leaving the Eat Bulaga after 44 years of hosting the noontime. Now celebrity and former EB host are reacting to the news.



































The general sentiments is that everyone who became part of Eat Bulaga, be it long or short, is that it made a big difference in their personal and professional life.

GMA Network issue statement regarding the departure of Tito, Vic and Joey from Eat Bulaga

May 31, 2023

After Tito, Vic and Joey announced their departure from Eat Bulaga, GMA Network officially release a statement;

We are saddened by today’s unexpected turn of events with regard to Eat Bulaga. GMA has been the home of Eat Bulaga for many years and we still have a block time agreement with TAPE until the end of 2024 for the noontime slot. Together with all the Filipino fans, we pray for a smooth and swift resolution of their issues.

Maraming salamat sa patuloy na suporta, mga Kapuso.

GMA have been the home of Eat Bulaga since 1995 and under contract until 2024. It’s unclear what will happen to the show or if Tape Inc. will still continue producing even without the founding host trio. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

GMA releases the Mega Trailer of Voltes V: Legacy

January 2, 2023

GMA just dropped the mega trailer of the much awaited Voltes V: Legacy. The mega trailer is a 5 mins clip showing the evil alien empire Boazanians invading the world. It also gives us a glimpse of Camp Big Falcon, the Voltes team in their iconic uniform and Voltes V Robot fighting Boazania beast robot.

Chōdenji Machine Voltes V or just Voltes V, follows the story of the Armstrong brothers and their two friends as they defend the world against the evil alien invaders the Boazania lead by Prince Zardoz.

Three brothers Steve (Miguel Tanfelix), Big Bert (Matt Lozano), and Little Jon Armstrong (Raphael Landicho), and their friends Jamie Robinson (Ysabel Ortega) and Mark Gordon (Radson Flores) join forces to defend the Earth from humanoid aliens, known as Boazanians, who plans to invade the planet and launch their beast fighters all over the world.

“Voltes V: Legacy” is directed by Mark Reyes and written by Suzette Doctolero. The series features actors Miguel Tanfelix, Matt Lozano and Raphael Landicho as the Armstrong brothers, Steve, Big Bert and Littke Jon; Radson Flores as Mark Gordon and Ysabel Ortega will play Jamie Robinson, to complete the Voltes Team. Dennis Trillo will play as their missing Boazanian Scientist Father Ned Armstrong and Carla Abellana as Mary Ann, the human mother of the Armstrong siblings.

Martin del Rosario will play Prince Zardoz, leader of the Boazanian force invading world with Liezel Lopez as Zandra, Epi Quizon as Zuhl and Carlo Gonzales will play as Draco. Also in the series are Gabby Eigenmann as Commander Robinson, Albert Martinez, Christian Vasquez, Carlos Siguion Reyna, Jamie Wilson and Max Collins.

Voltes V: Legacy is reportedly consist of 80 episodes and will start airing on GMA Network in the second quarter of 2023.

The original Voltes V anime was first broadcast in the Philippines in 1978, on GMA Network with English dubbing. It was later banned by then-President Ferdinand Marcos on August 27, 1979, citing “harmful effects on children” with four remaining episodes being unaired. After the 1986 People Power Revolution that resulted to Marcos’ removal from office, the anime was reaired on Philippine television in the 1980s to 2010s.