TAPE Inc.

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Television and Production Exponents Inc.
TAPE Inc.
Company type Private
Industry Entertainment
PredecessorProduction Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980) [1]
FoundedLoyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines; July 7, 1981;44 years ago (1981-07-07)
Founder
Headquarters
Quezon City
,
Philippines
Key people
Products Television program

Television and Production Exponents, Incorporated (also known as TAPE, Inc. or simply TAPE) is a Philippine television production company. It was founded in 1981 by Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and Antonio "Tony" Tuviera. [3] [4]

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After the last episode of Tahanang Pinakamasaya , the company laid off 130 of their employees. [5] In line with a corporate restructuring, the company later announced plans for a return to TV and online production. [6] [7]

Shows produced by TAPE Inc.

ShowsTelevision networkDateNote
Eat Bulaga! RPN
ABS-CBN
GMA Network 		July 7, 1981 [1] – January 5, 2024The 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, 1987The 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, 1997The first action teledrama
Kadenang Kristal GMA Network July 31, 1995 – August 9, 1996The 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, 2001The first morning teledrama
Korek na Korek ka Dyan2001first evening game show
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol March 12, 2001 – January 25, 2002The 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, 2005The 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 – 2008TAPE, 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, 2014TAPE, 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, 2017Youth oriented teledrama
The Lolas' Beautiful Show September 25, 2017 – February 2, 2018
Tahanang Pinakamasaya January 6 – March 2, 2024The shortest-running noontime variety show produced by TAPE, Inc.

Co-productions

ShowsDateProduction companyTelevision networkNote
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, 2010formerly 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

Controversy

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]

Lawsuit by GMA Network

On May 22, 2025, GMA Network filed a complaint against the executives of TAPE Inc. for alleged misappropriation of funds. [14] [15] 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. [16]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo (April 26, 2023). "'Ituloy natin kahit 'di kami sumusweldo': Tito Sotto recalls 'Eat Bulaga' history with Romeo Jalosjos". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star . Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ "TV executive Malou Choa Fagar returns as TAPE Inc.'s new head". Manila Standard. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  3. ↑ Rodrigo, Raul (2006). Kapitan: Geny Lopez and the Making of ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN Pub. p. 262. ISBN   978-971-816-111-1 . Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  4. ↑ Bong Godinez (March 16, 2023). "Tony Tuviera: Driving force behind Eat Bulaga!". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ "130 employees lose job after Tahanang Pinakamasaya closure" . Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ Showbiz, Manila Standard (September 5, 2024). "TAPE Inc. announces return after corporate restructuring". Manila Standard. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  7. ↑ Lopez, Herty B. (September 5, 2024). "TAPE Inc. announces return to TV, online production". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Ayeng, Raffy (December 5, 2023). "IPOPHL sides with TVJ, but cancellation of 'Eat Bulaga' TAPE trademark 'appealable'". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  9. ↑ Nice (July 12, 2023). "TVJ, naghain ng reklamo sa Regional Trial Court ng Marikina vs. GMA Network at Tape Inc". Radyo Pilipinas. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ Calanog, Dale (July 12, 2023). "TVJ files copyright, unfair competition suits vs TAPE, GMA over 'Eat Bulaga,' seeks close to P21M in damages". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ Cariaso, Bella. "Court orders TAPE, GMA to stop using 'Eat Bulaga'". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ De Castro Jr., Isagani (January 6, 2024). "TAPE stops using Eat Bulaga! as Tito, Vic, Joey start using it for noon show". RAPPLER. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  13. ↑ Purnell, Kristofer. "Court of Appeals affirms TVJ ownership of 'Eat Bulaga' trademark". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  14. ↑ Integrated News, GMA (May 22, 2025). "GMA Network statement on estafa complaint against officers of TAPE, Inc". GMA News Online. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  15. ↑ De Castro Jr., Isagani (May 22, 2025). "GMA Network files P38-M estafa complaint vs Jalosjos-led TAPE". Rappler . Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  16. ↑ "GMA rejects TAPE's settlement offer in estafa complaint". INQUIRER.net. June 12, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
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