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TAPE Inc.

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Television and Production Exponents Inc.
TAPE Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
PredecessorProduction Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980)[1]
FoundedLoyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines; July 7, 1981; 43 years ago (1981-07-07)
Founder
Headquarters
Quezon City
,
Philippines
Key people
ProductsTelevision 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]

After the last episode of Tahanang Pinakamasaya, TAPE Inc. laid off its staff and subsequently folded operations on March 7, 2024.[5]

Shows produced by TAPE Inc.

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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

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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

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  • 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)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b 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.
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