A Mandaluyong court has permanently barred comedian and former television host Anjo Yllana from reposting statements it found defamatory against Eat Bulaga and its hosts, ruling that his social media attacks went beyond the bounds of protected free speech and damaged the program's reputation.

In a decision dated  29 June, the Regional Trial Court of Mandaluyong City, Branch 279, granted the civil complaint filed by TVJ Productions Inc., ordering Yllana to pay a total of P3.5 million in damages and litigation costs.

The court also issued a permanent injunction prohibiting Yllana, his representatives, and anyone acting on his behalf from posting, sharing, rebroadcasting, or re-uploading the disputed statements on TikTok or any other online platform.

Aseries of social media posts and livestreams in late 2025 in which Yllana made allegations against Eat Bulaga, its management, and several of its longtime hosts, including members of TVJ.

The remarks sparked widespread attention online and prompted TVJ Productions to pursue legal action, arguing that the statements harmed the goodwill of the country's longest-running noontime television program.

In its ruling, the court said constitutional guarantees on freedom of expression do not shield defamatory statements that unlawfully damage the reputation of individuals and businesses.

"While the Constitution protects freedom of expression, such freedom is not absolute. It cannot be used to injure the rights of others or to exploit, for personal gain, the hard-earned goodwill and reputation of an enterprise, its brand, and the individuals associated with it," the decision read.

The court said the monetary award was intended not only to compensate TVJ Productions for the damage caused by Yllana's posts but also to emphasize that social media cannot be used irresponsibly to attack the rights and reputation of others.

According to the decision, the damages will also earn six percent annual legal interest from the time the judgment becomes final until full payment.

In a statement issued after the ruling, TVJ Productions described the decision as a vindication of the credibility that Eat Bulaga has built over decades.

"This victory is a defense of the integrity of Eat Bulaga, its hosts, and the trust that generations of viewers have placed in the program," the company said, adding that the ruling serves as a warning against the reckless use of social media to destroy reputations.

Last year, the Court of Appeals affirmed earlier rulings recognizing TVJ as the owners of the program's copyrighted audiovisual materials and upheld awards of damages against TAPE.

As of press time, Yllana had yet to issue a public statement on the court's decision. His camp also has not indicated whether it intends to appeal the ruling.