Television and Production Exponents Inc. (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.[2][3]

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc.
TAPE Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
PredecessorProduction Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980)[1]
FoundedLoyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines; July 7, 1981; 42 years ago (1981-07-07)
Headquarters,
Philippines
Key people
ProductsTelevision program

Shows produced by TAPE Inc.

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ShowsTelevision networkDateNote
Eat Bulaga!RPN
ABS-CBN
GMA Network
July 7, 1981[1] – January 5, 2024The first 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 renamed as Eat Bulaga! since January 6, 2024)
HerederoRPNJuly 23, 1984 – September 4, 1987The first series produced by TAPE, Inc.; the first afternoon teledrama in Philippine television
AgilaRPN
ABS-CBN
September 7, 1987 – February 7, 1992
ValienteABS-CBN
GMA Network
February 10, 1992 – September 12, 1997
Kadenang KristalGMA NetworkJuly 31, 1995 – August 9, 1996The first evening teledrama
Mia GraciaAugust 12, 1996 – August 15, 1997
Del TierroSeptember 15, 1997 – May 14, 1999
Rio Del MarFebruary 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 ImpasibolMarch 12, 2001 – January 25, 2002first comedy teledrama
Hawak Ko ang LangitJuly 14 – November 7, 2003
Walang HangganNovember 10, 2003 – February 27, 2004
Ikaw sa Puso KoMarch 1 – October 15, 2004
Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng LupaOctober 18, 2004 – January 28, 2005The first fantasy teledrama
Saang Sulok ng LangitJanuary 31 – August 12, 2005
Let's Get Aww!!!QTV (now GTV)November 12, 2005 – 2006
Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang AkoGMA NetworkAugust 15, 2005 – February 17, 2006
Agawin Mo Man ang LahatFebruary 20 – August 11, 2006
PinakamamahalAugust 14 – November 3, 2006
Makita Ka Lang MuliNovember 6, 2006 – February 16, 2007
Eat Na Ta!GMA CebuNovember 12, 2007 – 2008first regional variety show
Diz Iz It!GMA NetworkFebruary 8 – July 24, 2010
Little StarOctober 25, 2010 – February 4, 2011
ValienteTV5February 13 – June 29, 2012
Eat Bulaga! IndonesiaSCTVJuly 16, 2012 – April 3, 2014TAPE, Inc.'s first overseas variety show
The Ryzza Mae ShowGMA NetworkApril 8, 2013 – September 18, 2015
The New Eat Bulaga! IndonesiaANTVNovember 17, 2014 – August 8, 2016
January 30 – February 17, 2023
KalyeseryeGMA NetworkJuly 16, 2015 – December 17, 2016
Princess in the PalaceSeptember 21, 2015 – June 10, 2016
Calle SieteJune 13 – October 21, 2016
TropsOctober 24, 2016 – September 22, 2017TAPE, Inc.'s first youth oriented teledrama
The Lolas' Beautiful ShowSeptember 25, 2017 – February 2, 2018
Tahanang PinakamasayaJanuary 6 – March 2, 2024

Co-productions

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ShowsDateProduction companyTelevision networkNote
Coney Reyes on CameraMay 19, 1984 – December 26, 1998CAN TelevisionRPN
ABS-CBN
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!November 26, 1987 – April 3, 1997M-Zet ProductionsIBC
ABS-CBN
GMA Network
1 for 3April 10, 1997 – July 5, 2001M-Zet ProductionsGMA Network
Daddy Di Do DuJuly 12, 2001 – July 29, 2007M-Zet ProductionsGMA Network
Daisy SieteSeptember 1, 2003 – July 2, 2010formerly co-produced with FOCUS E Inc.GMA Networkonly in Season 1
Ful HausAugust 5, 2007 – August 16, 2009M-Zet ProductionsGMA Network
Del Monte Kitchenomics1989 – 2015Del Monte FoodsABS-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. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Bong Godinez (March 16, 2023). "Tony Tuviera: Driving force behind Eat Bulaga!". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved June 16, 2023.