For months, the legal war surrounding Eat Bulaga has been loud, messy, and deeply public. TAPE Inc. and the legendary trio TVJ (Tito, Vic, and Joey) have been battling for the show’s name, legacy, and the billions tied to it. But while the courtroom fight rages on, a second, far more personal conflict has erupted—one that cuts deeper than any legal document ever could.
This time, the center of the storm is Anjo Yllana, once considered a brother to the Eat Bulaga family. In a shocking turn of events, Anjo launched a wave of personal accusations against the group’s patriarch, Tito Sotto. His weapon?
A mysterious “kahon,” something he dramatically labelled a “box reveal.”
According to him, the box contained secrets—dark, damaging, career-ending secrets. For weeks it was just a threat. But a viral online report now claims the “evidence” has finally been released. And at the heart of it?
An alleged “third party” linked to Tito Sotto—a rumor that has haunted the family for decades.
But the real twist came not from the accusation itself.
It came from the headline that followed:
“VICO NAGALIT.”
This single detail changed everything.
The Unexpected Name in a Chaotic Story
Mayor Vico Sotto, widely respected for his calm, level-headed leadership, has never been involved in the loud, dramatic world of showbiz. He is the Sotto known for integrity, logic, and quiet service—far removed from the glitz and politics that often surround their clan.
That is why his reported anger shook the narrative.
Vico rarely reacts to drama.
But this time, he reportedly did.
Why This Cuts Deep for the Sotto Family
To understand the weight of Vico’s reaction, we must revisit the issue Anjo is digging up.
The alleged past infidelity of Tito Sotto is not a new rumor. It’s an old wound—long confronted, long apologized for, long forgiven within the family. Weeks earlier, Ciara Sotto bravely acknowledged this in public. She admitted that yes, their family went through a painful chapter. Yes, it hurt their mother, Helen Gamboa. But most importantly:
“Matagal na ‘yang tapos.”
Ciara’s emotional honesty was meant to close the door on the rumor.
To take the sting out of Anjo’s threats.
To protect their family from more pain.
But the “box reveal” was Anjo’s way of ripping that door open once again.
A Battle Anjo Chose to Continue
By allegedly releasing his so-called evidence, Anjo made one thing clear: he does not care if the family already healed. He wants the public to see everything. What once looked like a personal grievance now appears as a vendetta—one that crosses moral lines.
Many now see him not as a whistleblower, but as someone determined to dig up a grave just to show the bones inside.
Why Vico’s Anger Matters
For Vico, this wasn’t just an attack on a public figure.
It wasn’t just about his Tito.
It was about family.
The “reveal” wasn’t aimed at the senator—it hit Tita Helen, a woman who endured the pain decades ago. It hit Ciara and the siblings who already made peace with their father. It forced the Sotto family to relive something they had long laid to rest.
Vico’s anger—if the reports are accurate—is not about the scandal
but about the disrespect.
It was the anger of a family member watching someone hurt the people he loves all over again.
A boundary crossed.
A wound reopened for no reason other than publicity and spite.
A Friendship Reduced to Ashes
Whatever remained of the 40-year relationship between Anjo and TVJ seems beyond repair now. TVJ’s legal battle is one thing—but this personal attack, this weaponized past, is another war entirely. A war Anjo started alone.
And for many viewers, this personal clash has already become more gripping than the original courtroom drama.
What Happens Next?
Ciara’s admission was meant to close the book.
Vico’s supposed anger shows the family is deeply hurt.
And yet, Anjo continues.
Will the Sottos take legal action?
Will they issue a stronger statement?
Or will they let the storm pass and trust the public to judge the intention behind this “reveal”?
One thing is clear:
The “box reveal” may have given Anjo a momentary spotlight,
but it cost him the respect of an entire industry—and of a generation that sees Vico Sotto as a symbol of integrity.
This is no longer a simple showbiz rivalry.
It has become a tragedy of broken friendships, old wounds dug up, and a family fighting to protect its dignity.
The “evidence” may be out,
but the real issue is not the past—
it is the reason it was resurrected now.