TAPE Inc.
Defunct Philippine television production company
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Television and Production Exponents, Incorporated (also known as TAPE, Inc. or simply TAPE) was a Philippine television production company. It was founded in 1981 by Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and Antonio "Tony" Tuviera.[2][3]
Logo used from 1981 to 2025 | |
| TAPE Inc. | |
| Company type | Private |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Predecessor | Production Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980)[1] |
| Founded | Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines; July 7, 1981 |
| Founder | |
| Defunct | November 24, 2025 |
| Fate | Dissolved; most of the former assets and operations were acquired by and absorbed into APT Entertainment, with the pre-May 31, 2023 Eat Bulaga! libraries were acquired by TVJ Productions, and their contract with GMA replaced by that of the said network with ABS-CBN Studios' It's Showtime on April 6, 2024 in which later expanded, extended and merged into the content deals with AMBS' ALLTV2 on June 17, 2024 |
| Headquarters | , Philippines |
Key people |
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| Products | Television program |
After the last episode of Tahanang Pinakamasaya, the company laid off 130 of their employees.[4] In line with a corporate restructuring, the company later announced plans for a return to TV and online production.[5][6]
On November 24, 2025, it was reported to have permanently ceased its operations,[7] with most of the former assets and operations were acquired by and folded into APT Entertainment, a company which also run by Tuviera, whereas the pre-May 31, 2023 Eat Bulaga! libraries were acquired by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon's new company, TVJ Productions (a joint venture with MediaQuest).
Shows produced by TAPE Inc.
| Shows | Television network | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Bulaga! | RPN ABS-CBN GMA Network | July 7, 1981[1] – January 5, 2024 | The longest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc.; now produced by TVJ Productions and airing on TV5 (first known as E.A.T.) since July 1, 2023 (and later reverted to Eat Bulaga! since January 6, 2024) |
| Heredero | RPN | July 23, 1984 – September 4, 1987 | The first series produced by TAPE, Inc. |
| Agila | RPN ABS-CBN | September 7, 1987 – February 7, 1992 | |
| Valiente | ABS-CBN GMA Network | February 10, 1992 – September 12, 1997 | The first action teledrama |
| Kadenang Kristal | GMA Network | July 31, 1995 – August 9, 1996 | The first evening teledrama |
| Mia Gracia | August 12, 1996 – August 15, 1997 | ||
| Del Tierro | September 15, 1997 – May 14, 1999 | ||
| Rio Del Mar | February 15, 1999 – March 9, 2001 | ||
| Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? | August 16, 1999 – November 2, 2001 | The first morning teledrama | |
| Korek na Korek ka Dyan | 2001 | first evening game show | |
| Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol | March 12, 2001 – January 25, 2002 | The first comedy teledrama | |
| Hawak Ko ang Langit | July 14 – November 7, 2003 | ||
| Walang Hanggan | November 10, 2003 – February 27, 2004 | ||
| Ikaw sa Puso Ko | March 1 – October 15, 2004 | ||
| Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa | October 18, 2004 – January 28, 2005 | The first fantasy teledrama | |
| Saang Sulok ng Langit | January 31 – August 12, 2005 | ||
| Let's Get Aww!!! | QTV (now GTV) | November 12, 2005 – 2006 | |
| Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako | GMA Network | August 15, 2005 – February 17, 2006 | |
| Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat | February 20 – August 11, 2006 | ||
| Pinakamamahal | August 14 – November 3, 2006 | ||
| Makita Ka Lang Muli | November 6, 2006 – February 16, 2007 | ||
| Eat Na Ta! | GMA Cebu | November 12, 2007 – 2008 | TAPE, Inc.'s regional variety show |
| Diz Iz It! | GMA Network | February 8 – July 24, 2010 | |
| Valiente | TV5 | February 13 – June 29, 2012 | |
| Eat Bulaga! Indonesia | SCTV | July 16, 2012 – April 3, 2014 | TAPE, Inc.'s first overseas variety show |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | GMA Network | April 8, 2013 – September 18, 2015 | |
| The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia | ANTV | November 17, 2014 – August 8, 2016 January 30 – February 17, 2023 | TAPE, Inc.'s second overseas variety show |
| Kalyeserye | GMA Network | July 16, 2015 – December 17, 2016 | |
| Princess in the Palace | September 21, 2015 – June 10, 2016 | ||
| Calle Siete | June 13 – October 21, 2016 | ||
| Trops | October 24, 2016 – September 22, 2017 | Youth oriented teledrama | |
| The Lolas' Beautiful Show | September 25, 2017 – February 2, 2018 | ||
| Tahanang Pinakamasaya | January 6 – March 2, 2024 | The shortest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc. |
Co-productions
| Shows | Date | Production company | Television network | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Reyes on Camera | May 19, 1984 – December 26, 1998 | CAN Television | RPN ABS-CBN | |
| 1 for 3 | April 10, 1997 – July 5, 2001 | M-Zet Productions | GMA Network | |
| Daddy Di Do Du | July 12, 2001 – July 29, 2007 | M-Zet Productions | GMA Network | |
| Daisy Siete | September 1, 2003 – July 2, 2010 | formerly co-produced with FOCUS E Inc. | GMA Network | only in Season 1 |
| Ful Haus | August 5, 2007 – August 16, 2009 | M-Zet Productions | GMA Network | |
| Del Monte Kitchenomics | 1989 – 2015 | Del Monte Foods | ABS-CBN GMA Network GMA News TV | |
TV specials
- Eat Bulaga 10th Anniversary Special (1989)
- Eat Bulaga 15th Anniversary Special (1994)
- Eat Bulaga 20th Anniversary Special (1999)
- Eat Bulaga! Silver Special (2004)
- Eat Bulaga 30th Anniversary Special (2009)
- A Party for Every Juan: The Jose and Wally Concert (2012)
- Jose and Wally Concert: A Party For Juan and All (2013)
- Eat Bulaga 35th Anniversary Special (2014)
- Sa Tamang Panahon (2015)
- Imagine You and Me: The Journey (2016)
- Miss Millennial Philippines Grand Coronation Day Special at the MOA Arena (2017)
- Love Is... (2017)
- Pamana (2018)
- Eat Bulaga 40th Anniversary Special (2019)
Controversies
TAPE vs TVJ
On May 31, 2023, several hosts of Eat Bulaga!, namely Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and other core EB hosts filed their resignations due to disputes about the show's production and creative. On June 2, 2023, TVJ filed a petition for the cancellation of the trademark renewal filed by TAPE, Inc. on the Eat Bulaga!'s trademarks and anything connected to it. The renewal was cancelled on December 5, 2023, upon the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) decision,[8] forcing TAPE, Inc. to stop using Eat Bulaga!'s trademarks and anything connected to it.
On June 30, 2023, TVJ through their legal representatives, filed a copyright infringement and unfair competition charges against TAPE, Inc. for using Joey de Leon's intellectual property (which is Eat Bulaga! and all connected to the name) in Marikina Regional Trial Court.[9][10] The case went on to the TVJ's favor on January 6, 2024, ordering the cease and desist order on both TAPE, Inc. and GMA Network to stop airing anything that is connected to the Eat Bulaga! trademark.[11][12] The case was put into Court of Appeals, but eventually rejected.[13][14]
Lawsuit by GMA Network
On May 22, 2025, GMA Network filed a complaint against the executives of TAPE Inc. for alleged misappropriation of funds.[15][16] The case was because of the diversion of supposedly payments to GMA to "improve" their product. Several attempts at mediation failed, and the case goes on.[17]