Today, January 6, 2024, media giant GMA Network officially addresses the case brought against them and production company Television And Production Exponents (TAPE), Inc. by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, at Joey de Leon or TVJ.
GMA's official statement came a day after TVJ disclosed the ruling made by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 273 in Marikina City, during the set of noontime show E.A.T..
"Sa madaling-salita, e, nanalo po tayo," declared Vic, summarizing their favorable outcome during his speech.
GMA's RESPONSE
GMA-7 continues to clarify its position in the legal battle, by underscoring itself as a nominal party, citing no damages were clamied by TVJ in their complaint against the Kapuso network.
The full statement reads (published as is): "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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