This is the aftermath of that whole “Joey De Leon explain before you complain” and Willie Revillame crying brouhaha that happened on national TV. Back in January, the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) absolved the noontime show Wowowee from any irregularity resulting from its Wilyonaryo segment (Check out the video and transcript in that Wilyonaryo link). On the other hand, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) NCR filed an Administrative case against ABS-CBN as per a fact finding panel have recommended. The fact finding panel was composed of the Consumer Welfare Trade Group, Bureau of Trade Regulation Cosumer Protection, representatives from MTRCB, KBP, and a consumer organization Nationwide Association of Consumers.

ABS-CBN, in January has released this statement:

“ABS-CBN is extremely disappointed with the charges filed by the Department of Trade and Industry…ABS-CBN categorically denies any wrongdoing or violation of law. ABS-CBN is reiterates…there was a design flaw in the wheels but there was never any intention to gain any advantage over contestants or control te outcome of the contests. ABS-CBN will answer the charges and is confident that it will be absolved of any liability.”

On Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formally released the results of its investigation and found ABS-CBN guilty of the irregularity in the Wowowee Wilyonaryo segment and ordered ABS-CBN to pay P290,000 in fines and with an execution of written undertaking. This is what in part is the dispositive portion of the 11 page judgment by the DTI:

“A reasonable assessment of the existing game mechanics and procedures implemented at the time of the subject 20 August 2007 Wilyonaryo episode reveals that the game show segment allowed a reasonable likelihood of error and provided the host and organizers significant latitude in controlling the outcome of the contest.”

Yet another celebrity skin scandal. EB Babes member Lian Paz or someone closely resembling Lian Paz has been photographed with no top on in what seemed to be a dressing room or a hotel room. The photo is not really that scandalous, the alleged EB Babe Lian Paz has her arm wrapped around her, just enough to not reveal anymore skin. EB Babe Lian Paz is the former girlfriend of another controversial actor of late, Mark Herras. And not to mention that EB in EB Babes means Eat Bulaga, the most controversial of late.

Diana Zubiri is on the cover of FHM Philippines July 2008 issue. FHM is the market leader and the number one men’s magazine in the Philippines (note: in the US, it’s Maxim). When Diana Zubiri first posed for the sexy men’s mag, it sparked the “flyover” incident, wherein she posed wearing only a red hot bikini in a flyover in Mandaluyong City for her first FHM shoot in 2002. For this, she was slapped with a criminal case of Alarm and Scandal.

Diana Zubiri is also a favorite in the other Asian editions of FHM. To date she has done 4 covers. This year’s Sexiest Woman of the World poll placed her at 5th. To this Diana Zubiri said, “I’m happy kasi [I'm still a top contender] kahit marami nang bagong nagsulputan.” She regularly appears in the GMA Kapuso shows Bubble Gang and Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan.

The July 2008 issue of FHM Philippines also includes the results of the controversial FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2008 poll.

100 Sexiest Women in the World of 2008 by FHM Philippines:

1. Marian Rivera

2. Megan Fox

3. Katrina Halili

4. Angel Locsin

5. Diana Zubiri

6. Ehra Madrigal
7. Iwa Moto
8. Cristine Reyes
9. Anne Curtis
10. Angelica Panganiban

20. Michelle Madrigal; 19. Riza Santos; 18. Iya Villania; 17. Francine Prieto; 16. Bea Alonzo; 15. The EB Babes; 14. Jennylyn Mercado; 13. Bianca King; 12. Alessandra de Rossi; 11. KC Concepcion;

30. Niña Jose; 29. Valerie Concepcion; 28. Shaina Magdayao; 27. Heart Evangelista; 26. Pauleen Luna; 25. Asia Agcaoili; 24. Rhian Ramos; 23. Nancy Jane; 22. Precious Adona; 21. Maja Salvador;

40. Iza Calzado; 39. Joyce Jimenez; 38. Roxanne Guinoo; 37. Bianca Gonzalez; 36. Gwen Garci; 35. Toni Gonzaga; 34. Mariel Rodriguez; 33. Yasmien Kurdi; 32. The Kitty Girls; 31. Hazel Ann Mendoza;

50. Joyce So; 49. Keeley Hazell; 48. Maxene Magalona; 47. Maureen Larrazabal; 46. Gaby dela Merced; 45. Sarah Geronimo; 44. Jacq Yu; 43. Kim Chiu; 42. Beyoncé; 41. Jeniffer Lee;

60. Sheena Halili; 59. Luningning; 58. Ryza Cenon; 57. Raine Larrazabal; 56. Jaymee Joaquin; 55. Valerie Garcia; 54. Cherry Ann Kubota; 53. Bubbles Paraiso; 52. Wendy Valdez; 51. Ariani Nogueira;

70. Cristina Garcia; 69. Krista Ranillo; 68. Pops Fernandez; 67. Nikki Gil; 66. Jackie Rice; 65. Scarlett Johansson; 64. Rufa Mae Quinto; 63. Gail Nicolas; 62. Ornussa Cadness; 61. Angelina Jolie;

80. Amanda Griffin; 79. Jeri Lee; 78. Paloma; 77. Renee Summer; 76. Kris Bernal; 75. Arra Castro; 74. Michaela Espinosa; 73. Jewel Mische; 72. Jenny Miller; 71. Kat Alano;

90. Aliya Parcs; 89. LJ Reyes; 88. Alyssa Alano; 87. Ana Scott; 86. Ana Leah Javier; 85 Ella V.; 84. Jamilla Obispo; 83. Myles Hernandez; 82. Precious Lara Quigaman; 81. Kristine Jaca;

100. Victoria London; 99. Aina Gonzales; 98. Kristine Hermosa; 97. Bianca Valerio; 96. Nicole Hernandez; 95. Sachie Sanders; 94. Rich Asuncion; 93. Belinda Bright; 92. Sofie; 91. Lindsay Lohan;

Eat Bulaga held another show in Dubai last week after their successful Dubai show last year. The 6,000-seater Dubai Tennis Stadium was filled to the rafters as Pinoys gathered to watch hosts Tito, Vic and Joey, and co-hosts Pia Guanio, Pauleen Luna, Allan K, Julia Clarete, Francis Magalona, and the wacky duo, Jose and Wally provided several hours of fun and entertainment. Eat Bulaga in Dubai airs this Saturday, May 24, on GMA.

Talentadings, composed of stand-up comics/sing-along masters Joel, Al & Kim of Allan’s Zirkoh and Klownz comedy bars, served as front act to the Eat Bulaga show that gave delight to the audience. See video below of Talentadings in Eat Bulaga Dubai.

Pia, Pauleen and Julia with the EB Babes opened up “Eat Bulaga in Dubai” with a take on the popular OPM song, “Taralets,” followed by Allan, Jose and Wally’s version of Sean Kingston’s signature hit, “Beautiful Girls.”

Master Rapper Francis M. did a solo rap number amidst a shrieking jampacked stadium that went even wilder as soon as main stars Tito, Vic & Joey appeared on stage to sing and dance to the infectious “Kagat Labi” tune. By then, everyone was on their toes, swaying and dancing to Joey’s upbeat original composition.

But the “Eat Bulaga” gang fittingly capped the three-hour extravaganza with a rendition of The Dawn” “Salamat” and TVJ alternately commending our overseas workers” tireless efforts at seeking better lives for their families in the Philippines.

This is not really a scandal of a “sexual” nature,” this is more like a scandal which slipped something, but that something is not a nip or any body part. What actually slipped out is one of the EB Babes padding, yes, padding! The padding was positioned at the butt portion to make it look curvaceous and plumpy. This is really funny. I don’t know who of the EB Babes is it though who had a padding scandal, as i am not familiar of them individually.

Meanwhile, The EB Babes are still in Eat Bulaga! and they had a cover spread in FHM Philippines last year:

EB Babes Lian, 19, On EB Babes being “the next best thing on TV”
“Marami pa kaming dapat patunayan but we’re getting there. We’re too young pa naman in the business and we’re taking things one step at a time. We’ve done a lot of TV guestings and now, finally, FHM na! I’m sure paglabas nito maraming susunod kaya we’re very excited about this shoot.”

Lol, may sumunod bang covershoot after FHM Philippines, July 2007 pa sila na-feature….