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.

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

On November 24, 2025, it was reported to have permanently ceased its operations, 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). Agila content was then sold to ABS-CBN Studios.

Shows produced by TAPE Inc. Shows Television network Date Note Eat Bulaga! RPNABS-CBNGMA Network July 7, 1981 – 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 RPNABS-CBN September 7, 1987 – February 7, 1992 Valiente ABS-CBNGMA 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 NoteConey Reyes on Camera May 19, 1984 – December 26, 1998 CAN Television RPNABS-CBN Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! November 26, 1987 – April 3, 1997 M-Zet Productions IBCABS-CBNGMA Network 1 for 3 April 10, 1997 – July 5, 2001 GMA NetworkDaddy Di Do Du July 12, 2001 – July 29, 2007 Daisy Siete September 1, 2003 – July 2, 2010 formerly co-produced with FOCUS E Inc. only in Season 1 Ful Haus August 5, 2007 – August 16, 2009 M-Zet Productions Del Monte Kitchenomics 1989 – 2015 Del Monte Foods ABS-CBNGMA NetworkGMA News TV Little Star October 25, 2010 – February 11, 2011 GMA Entertainment Group 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 (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, 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. 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. The case was put into Court of Appeals, but eventually rejected.

Lawsuit by GMA Network On May 22, 2025, GMA Network filed a complaint against the executives of TAPE Inc. for alleged misappropriation of funds. 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, but was later dismissed by the Quezon City's Office of the City Prosecutor on October 20th.

See also List of programs previously broadcast by Radio Philippines Network List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN List of ABS-CBN original drama series List of GMA Network original programming List of GMA Network original drama series

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