Filipino fans relive noontime TV memories as Eat Bulaga takes the stage at Fiesta Kultura

Thousands of Filipinos gathered at the Fairfield Showground on Sunday to celebrate the 35th Grand Fiesta Kultura, as the Philippines’ longest-running noontime show, Eat Bulaga, brought a wave of nostalgia, laughter, and Pinoy pride to Australia.

Eat Bulaga hosts—including Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Allan K, Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, Ian Red, Wally Bayola, Maine Mendoza, Pauline Luna, Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, and Miles Ocampo—expressed heartfelt appreciation to generations of viewers, both in the Philippines and abroad.

Key Points

• Fans of all ages flocked to the festival, many traveling from across New South Wales and neighboring states, eager to see the iconic hosts perform live on stage.
• Pioneer host Vic Sotto expressed gratitude to the Filipino community for their warm welcome and support.
• According to organisers, proceeds from the event will be donated to support victims of the recent earthquake in Cebu and other charitable organisations backed by the Philippine Australian Sports and Culture Inc.,
• Project engineer and education advocate Ella Evangelista was crowned Miss Philippines Australia 2025, while ACT youth leader Rachel Bernabe was named 2025 Charity Queen Australia.

Image Credit: Renan Legaspi

Image Credit: Renan Legaspi

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