# TAPE Inc. > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/TAPE_Inc. > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/TAPE_Inc..md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAPE_Inc. > Source revision: 1352619918 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Defunct Philippine television production company}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2024}} {{Use Philippine English|date=August 2024}} {{Infobox company | name = Television and Production Exponents Inc. | logo = TAPE Inc. title card.jpg | logo_size = | logo_caption = Logo used from 1981 to 2025 | trade_name = TAPE Inc. | type = [Private](/source/Privately_held_company) | predecessor = Production Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980){{cite web |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/04/26/2261792/ituloy-natin-kahit-di-kami-sumusweldo-tito-sotto-recalls-eat-bulaga-history-romeo-jalosjos |title='Ituloy natin kahit 'di kami sumusweldo': Tito Sotto recalls 'Eat Bulaga' history with Romeo Jalosjos |author=Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo |date=April 26, 2023 |website=Philstar.com |publisher=[The Philippine Star](/source/The_Philippine_Star) |access-date=June 10, 2023}} | key_people = {{Plainlist| *Romeo “Nonong” G. Jalosjos Sr.
([Chairman](/source/Chairman)) *[Romeo “Jon-Jon” M. Jalosjos Jr.](/source/Jon-jon_Jalosjos)
([President](/source/President_(corporate_title)) & [CEO](/source/Chief_Executive_Officer)) *[Antonio “Tony” P. Tuviera](/source/Antonio_Tuviera)
([Consultant](/source/Consultant)) *[Seth Frederick “Bullet” P. Jalosjos](/source/Bullet_Jalosjos)
([Treasurer](/source/Treasurer) & [Spokesperson](/source/Spokesperson)) *Soraya Jalosjos
(EVP for Talent Management & Administration) *Zenaida Buenavista
([Financial Adviser](/source/Financial_adviser)) *Atty. Maggie Abraham-Garduque
([Legal Counsel](/source/Legal_counsel)) }} | industry = [Entertainment](/source/Entertainment) | products = [Television program](/source/Television_program) | foundation = Loyola Heights, [Quezon City](/source/Quezon_City), [Philippines](/source/Philippines); {{Start date and age|1981|07|07}} | defunct = {{End date and age|2025|11|24}} | fate = Dissolved; most of the former assets and operations were acquired by and absorbed into [APT Entertainment](/source/APT_Entertainment), with the pre-May 31, 2023 ''[Eat Bulaga!](/source/Eat_Bulaga!)'' libraries were acquired by [TVJ Productions](/source/TVJ_Productions), and their contract with GMA replaced by that of the said network with [ABS-CBN Studios](/source/ABS-CBN_Studios)' ''[It's Showtime](/source/It's_Showtime_(Philippine_TV_program))'' on April 6, 2024 in which later expanded, extended and merged into the content deals with [AMBS](/source/Advanced_Media_Broadcasting_System)' [ALLTV2](/source/All_TV) on June 17, 2024; Some ''[Agila](/source/Agila_(TV_series))'' content sold to [ABS-CBN Studios](/source/ABS-CBN_Studios) | founder = {{Ubl|[Romeo “Nonong” G. Jalosjos Sr.](/source/Romeo_Jalosjos_Sr.)|[Antonio “Tony” P. Tuviera](/source/Antonio_Tuviera)}} | location_city = [Quezon City](/source/Quezon_City) | location_country = Philippines }} '''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.](/source/Romeo_Jalosjos_Sr.) and [Antonio "Tony" Tuviera](/source/Antonio_Tuviera).{{cite book |last1=Rodrigo |first1=Raul |title=Kapitan: Geny Lopez and the Making of ABS-CBN |date=2006 |publisher=ABS-CBN Pub. |isbn=978-971-816-111-1 |page=262 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SrQVAQAAMAAJ |access-date=May 20, 2021 |language=en}}{{cite web |url=https://www.pep.ph/peptionary/172027/tony-tuviera-a755-20230316-lfrm |title=Tony Tuviera: Driving force behind Eat Bulaga! |author=Bong Godinez |date=March 16, 2023 |website=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |access-date=June 16, 2023}} After the last episode of ''[Tahanang Pinakamasaya](/source/Tahanang_Pinakamasaya)'', the company laid off 130 of their employees.{{cite web |url = https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/179295/tahanang-pinakamasaya-employees-a734-20240303?s=hoa6u62k7jsin30qjql79mrt03 |title=130 employees lose job after Tahanang Pinakamasaya closure |access-date=November 15, 2024}} In line with a corporate restructuring, the company later announced plans for a return to TV and online production.{{Cite web |last=Showbiz |first=Manila Standard |date=2024-09-05 |title=TAPE Inc. announces return after corporate restructuring |url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/314493401/tape-inc-announces-return-after-corporate-restructuring.html |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Herty B. |date=2024-09-05 |title=TAPE Inc. announces return to TV, online production |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/tape-inc-announces-return-to-tv-online-production |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en}} On November 24, 2025, it was reported to have permanently ceased its operations,{{cite web |language=tl |website=Facebook |author=Infinitri Creatives |access-date=January 5, 2026 |date=November 24, 2025 |title=MEDIA WATCH SPOTTED AND EXCLUSIVE: Opisina ng Television and Production Exponents Incorporated (TAPE Inc.) sa Loyola Heights, niyeruhan na. |url-status=live |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjdfskT5t}} with most of the former assets and operations were acquired by and folded into [APT Entertainment](/source/APT_Entertainment), a company which also run by Tuviera, whereas the pre-May 31, 2023 ''[Eat Bulaga!](/source/Eat_Bulaga!)'' libraries were acquired by [Tito Sotto](/source/Tito_Sotto), [Vic Sotto](/source/Vic_Sotto) and [Joey de Leon](/source/Joey_de_Leon)'s new company, [TVJ Productions](/source/TVJ_Productions) (a joint venture with [MediaQuest](/source/MediaQuest_Holdings)). ''[Agila](/source/Agila_(TV_series))'' content was then sold to [ABS-CBN Studios](/source/ABS-CBN_Studios). ==Shows produced by TAPE Inc.== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Shows !! Television network !! Date !! Note |- | ''[Eat Bulaga!](/source/Eat_Bulaga!)'' || [RPN](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network)
[ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN)
[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || July 7, 1981 – January 5, 2024 || The longest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc.; now produced by [TVJ Productions](/source/TVJ_Productions) and airing on [TV5](/source/TV5_(Philippine_TV_network)) (first known as ''E.A.T.'') since July 1, 2023 (and later reverted to ''Eat Bulaga!'' since January 6, 2024) |- | ''[Heredero](/source/Heredero)'' || [RPN](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network) || July 23, 1984 – September 4, 1987 || The first series produced by TAPE, Inc. |- | ''[Agila](/source/Agila_(TV_series))'' || [RPN](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network)
[ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN) || September 7, 1987 – February 7, 1992 || |- | ''[Valiente](/source/Valiente_(1992_TV_series))'' || [ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN)
[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || February 10, 1992 – September 12, 1997 || The first action teledrama |- | ''[Kadenang Kristal](/source/Kadenang_Kristal)'' || rowspan="12"| [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || July 31, 1995 – August 9, 1996 || The first evening teledrama |- | ''[Mia Gracia](/source/Mia_Gracia)'' || August 12, 1996 – August 15, 1997 || |- | ''[Del Tierro](/source/Del_Tierro)'' || September 15, 1997 – May 14, 1999 || |- | ''[Rio Del Mar](/source/Rio_Del_Mar_(TV_series))'' || February 15, 1999 – March 9, 2001 || |- | ''[Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?](/source/Kirara%2C_Ano_ang_Kulay_ng_Pag-ibig%3F)'' || August 16, 1999 – November 2, 2001 || The first morning teledrama |- | ''Korek na Korek ka Dyan'' || 2001 || first evening game show |- | ''[Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol](/source/Biglang_Sibol%2C_Bayang_Impasibol)'' || March 12, 2001 – January 25, 2002 || The first comedy teledrama |- | ''[Hawak Ko ang Langit](/source/Hawak_Ko_ang_Langit)'' || July 14 – November 7, 2003 || |- | ''[Walang Hanggan](/source/Walang_Hanggan_(2003_TV_series))'' || November 10, 2003 – February 27, 2004 || |- | ''[Ikaw sa Puso Ko](/source/Ikaw_sa_Puso_Ko)'' || March 1 – October 15, 2004 || |- | ''[Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa](/source/Leya%2C_ang_Pinakamagandang_Babae_sa_Ilalim_ng_Lupa)'' || October 18, 2004 – January 28, 2005|| The first fantasy teledrama |- | ''[Saang Sulok ng Langit](/source/Saang_Sulok_ng_Langit)'' || January 31 – August 12, 2005 || |- | ''Let's Get Aww!!!'' || [QTV](/source/Q_(TV_network)) (now [GTV](/source/GTV_(Philippine_TV_network))) || November 12, 2005 – 2006 || |- | ''[Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako](/source/Kung_Mamahalin_Mo_Lang_Ako)'' || rowspan="4"|[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || August 15, 2005 – February 17, 2006 || |- | ''[Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat](/source/Agawin_Mo_Man_ang_Lahat)'' || February 20 – August 11, 2006 || |- | ''[Pinakamamahal](/source/Pinakamamahal)'' || August 14 – November 3, 2006 || |- | ''[Makita Ka Lang Muli](/source/Makita_Ka_Lang_Muli)'' || November 6, 2006 – February 16, 2007 || |- | ''[Eat Na Ta!](/source/Eat_Na_Ta!)'' || [GMA Cebu](/source/GMA_Cebu) || November 12, 2007 – 2008 || TAPE, Inc.'s regional variety show |- | ''[Diz Iz It!](/source/Diz_Iz_It!)'' || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || February 8 – July 24, 2010 || |- | ''[Valiente](/source/Valiente_(2012_TV_series))'' || [TV5](/source/TV5_(Philippine_TV_network)) || February 13 – June 29, 2012 || |- | ''[Eat Bulaga! Indonesia](/source/Eat_Bulaga!_Indonesia)'' || [SCTV](/source/SCTV_(Indonesia)) || July 16, 2012 – April 3, 2014 || TAPE, Inc.'s first overseas variety show |- | ''[The Ryzza Mae Show](/source/The_Ryzza_Mae_Show)'' || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || April 8, 2013 – September 18, 2015 || |- | ''[The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia](/source/The_New_Eat_Bulaga!_Indonesia)'' || [ANTV](/source/ANTV) || November 17, 2014 – August 8, 2016
January 30 – February 17, 2023 || TAPE, Inc.'s second overseas variety show |- | ''[Kalyeserye](/source/Kalyeserye)'' || rowspan="6" |[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || July 16, 2015 – December 17, 2016 || |- | ''[Princess in the Palace](/source/Princess_in_the_Palace)'' || September 21, 2015 – June 10, 2016 || |- | ''[Calle Siete](/source/Calle_Siete)'' || June 13 – October 21, 2016 || |- | ''[Trops](/source/Trops)'' || October 24, 2016 – September 22, 2017 || Youth oriented teledrama |- | ''[The Lolas' Beautiful Show](/source/The_Lolas'_Beautiful_Show)'' || September 25, 2017 – February 2, 2018 || |- | ''[Tahanang Pinakamasaya](/source/Tahanang_Pinakamasaya)'' || January 6 – March 2, 2024 || The shortest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc. |} ==Co-productions== {| class="wikitable" |- !Shows || Date || Production company || Television network || Note |- |''[Coney Reyes on Camera](/source/Coney_Reyes_on_Camera)'' || May 19, 1984 – December 26, 1998 || [CAN Television](/source/Coney_Reyes) || [RPN](/source/Radio_Philippines_Network)
[ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN) || |- |''[1 for 3](/source/1_for_3)'' || April 10, 1997 – July 5, 2001 || [M-Zet Productions](/source/M-Zet_Productions) || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || |- |''[Daddy Di Do Du](/source/Daddy_Di_Do_Du)'' || July 12, 2001 – July 29, 2007 || [M-Zet Productions](/source/M-Zet_Productions) || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || |- |''[Daisy Siete](/source/Daisy_Siete)'' || September 1, 2003 – July 2, 2010 || formerly co-produced with FOCUS E Inc. || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || only in Season 1 |- |''[Ful Haus](/source/Ful_Haus)'' || August 5, 2007 – August 16, 2009 || [M-Zet Productions](/source/M-Zet_Productions) || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || |- |''[Del Monte Kitchenomics](/source/Del_Monte_Kitchenomics)'' || 1989 – 2015 || [Del Monte Foods](/source/Del_Monte_Foods) || [ABS-CBN](/source/ABS-CBN)
[GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network)
[GMA News TV](/source/GMA_News_TV) || |- |''[Little Star](/source/Little_Star_(TV_series))'' || October 25, 2010 – February 11, 2011 || [GMA Entertainment Group](/source/GMA_Entertainment_Group) || [GMA Network](/source/GMA_Network) || |- |} ==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](/source/Tamang_Panahon)'' (2015) * ''[Imagine You and Me: The Journey](/source/Imagine_You_and_Me)'' (2016) * ''Miss Millennial Philippines Grand Coronation Day Special at the [MOA Arena](/source/SM_Mall_of_Asia_Arena)'' (2017) * ''[Love Is...](/source/Love_Is..._(film))'' (2017) * ''Pamana'' (2018) * ''Eat Bulaga 40th Anniversary Special'' (2019) ==Controversies== ===TAPE vs TVJ=== On May 31, 2023, several hosts of ''[Eat Bulaga!](/source/Eat_Bulaga!)'', namely [Tito Sotto](/source/Tito_Sotto), [Vic Sotto](/source/Vic_Sotto), [Joey de Leon](/source/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](/source/Intellectual_Property_Office_of_the_Philippines) (IPOPHL) decision,{{Cite web |last=Ayeng |first=Raffy |date=2023-12-05 |title=IPOPHL sides with TVJ, but cancellation of ‘Eat Bulaga’ TAPE trademark ‘appealable’ |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2023/12/05/ipophl-sides-with-tvj-but-cancellation-of-eat-bulaga-tape-trademark-appealable |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}} 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](/source/Regional_Trial_Court).{{Cite web |last=Nice |date=2023-07-12 |title=TVJ, naghain ng reklamo sa Regional Trial Court ng Marikina vs. GMA Network at Tape Inc. |url=https://radyopilipinas.ph/2023/07/tvj-naghain-ng-reklamo-sa-regional-trial-court-ng-marikina-vs-gma-network-at-tape-inc/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Radyo Pilipinas |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Calanog |first=Dale |date=2023-07-12 |title=TVJ files copyright, unfair competition suits vs TAPE, GMA over ‘Eat Bulaga,’ seeks close to P21M in damages |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/508880/tvj-files-complaint-against-tape-gma-over-copyright-infringement-unfair-competition |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} 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](/source/GMA_Network) to stop airing anything that is connected to the ''Eat Bulaga!'' trademark.{{Cite web |last=Cariaso |first=Bella |title=Court orders TAPE, GMA to stop using ‘Eat Bulaga’ |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/06/2323820/court-orders-tape-gma-stop-using-eat-bulaga |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |last=De Castro Jr. |first=Isagani |date=2024-01-06 |title=TAPE stops using Eat Bulaga! as Tito, Vic, Joey start using it for noon show |url=https://www.rappler.com/business/tape-drops-eat-bulaga-tito-vic-joey-start-using-noon-show/ |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} The case was put into [Court of Appeals](/source/Court_of_Appeals_of_the_Philippines), but eventually rejected.{{Cite web |last=Purnell |first=Kristofer |title=Court of Appeals affirms TVJ ownership of 'Eat Bulaga' trademark |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2025/01/01/2411156/court-appeals-affirms-tvj-ownership-eat-bulaga-trademark |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=Philstar.com}}{{Cite web |date=2025-09-28 |title=CA denies TAPE motion for reconsideration in 'Eat Bulaga' copyright case vs TVJ |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/28/ca-denies-tape-motion-for-reconsideration-in-eat-bulaga-copyright-case-vs-tvj-1049 |website=ABS-CBN |access-date=2025-09-28}} ===Lawsuit by GMA Network=== On May 22, 2025, GMA Network filed a complaint against the executives of TAPE Inc. for alleged misappropriation of funds.{{Cite web |last=Integrated News |first=GMA |date=2025-05-22 |title=GMA Network statement on estafa complaint against officers of TAPE, Inc. |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/946975/gma-network-statement-on-estafa-complaint-against-officers-of-tape-inc/story/ |access-date=2025-05-22 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=De Castro Jr. |first1=Isagani |title=GMA Network files P38-M estafa complaint vs Jalosjos-led TAPE |url=https://www.rappler.com/business/gma-network-files-estafa-complaint-romeo-jalosjos-tape-eat-bulaga/ |access-date=May 22, 2025 |work=[Rappler](/source/Rappler) |date=May 22, 2025}} The case was because of the diversion of supposedly payments to GMA to "improve" their product. Several attempts at mediation failed resulting in the case subsequently proceeding,{{Cite web |date=2025-06-12 |title=GMA rejects TAPE’s settlement offer in estafa complaint |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/614490/gma-rejects-tapes-settlement-offer-in-estafa-complaint |access-date=2025-07-08 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} but was later dismissed by the Quezon City's Office of the City Prosecutor on October 20th.{{Cite web |last=Casilao |first=Joahna Lei |date=2025-10-20 |title=QC prosecutors junk GMA's estafa complaint vs. TAPE officers |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/963056/gma-network-tape-estafa/story/ |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} ==See also== * [List of programs previously broadcast by Radio Philippines Network](/source/List_of_programs_previously_broadcast_by_Radio_Philippines_Network) * [List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN](/source/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_ABS-CBN) * [List of ABS-CBN original drama series](/source/List_of_ABS-CBN_original_drama_series) * [List of GMA Network original programming](/source/List_of_GMA_Network_original_programming) * [List of GMA Network original drama series](/source/List_of_GMA_Network_original_drama_series) ==References== {{Reflist}} {{TAPE Inc.}} {{Philippine television production companies and film studios}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Tape Inc.}} Category:Television series by TAPE Inc. Category:Television in Metro Manila Category:Television production companies of the Philippines Category:Companies based in Quezon City Category:TAPE Inc. Category:1981 establishments in the Philippines Category:2025 disestablishments in the Philippines Category:Mass media companies established in 1981 Category:Mass media companies disestablished in 2025 Category:Philippine companies established in 1981 Category:Philippine companies disestablished in 2025 Category:Privately held companies of the Philippines --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [TAPE Inc.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAPE_Inc.) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAPE_Inc.?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.