E.A.T hosts celebrating National Dabarkads Day (Facebook)

The comedy trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, celebrated their 44th anniversary as television hosts on TV5's noontime program "E.A.T."

Dubbed "National Dabarkads Day," TVJ wore the iconic red shirt with the number 44, highlighting how long they've been as hosts of a noontime show. 

Also Joining the celebration were the "Legit Dabarkads," including Ice Seguerra, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, and Wally Bayola, who all performed a song number during the opening of the program.

"Saan man kami dalhin ng tadhana, ipagdiriwang namin ang araw na naging mag-Dabarkads tayo, Dahil higit sa programa, selebrasyon ng ating pagkakaibigan na pinatibay ng mga pagsubok, pinasarap ng panahon, at pinalalim ng pagmamahalan,” Vic said. 

(Wherever destiny takes us, we will celebrate the day we became Dabarkads, Because more than the program, it's a celebration of our friendship strengthened by trials, made sweeter by time, and deepened by love) 

With the hosts repeating the numbers 14344, this indicates that they have been on the long run since the beginning. During the opening, they also gave their thanks to all the fans audience who showed their support and stayed with them from the start. 

“Saan ka mang panig ng mundo, kasama ka sa National Dabarkads Day celebration,” Joey said. 

(Wherever you are in the world, you are with the National Dabarkads Day celebration) 

Tito also added a message saying that they will create more memories 44 years and beyond. 

“Para ito sa legit na samahan natin for forty-four years and beyond,” Tito said. 

(This is for our legitimate Dabarkads for 44 years and beyond) 

On May 31, TVJ and their Dabarkads left GMA Network following issues with TAPE Inc., producer of the longest-running noontime show "Eat Bulaga."

Replacing TVJ and Dabarkads were Paolo Contis, Alexa Miro, Bayani Agbayani, Buboy Villar, Betong Sumaya, Cassy Legaspi, and Mavy Legaspi. Other hosts were added to the show, including Isko Moreno, who debuted in the program on June 10.