Moira

sa Tape Inc. simula ngayong araw, May 31, 2023.

(Because of what happened, we are also bidding our farewell to Tape Inc. starting today, May 31, 2023.)

Among those who signed the letter were Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Wally Bayola, Ryan Agoncillo, and Allan K. As of posting time, TVJ and the rest of the staff did not give further statements with regard to their future. However, there were numerous reports from showbiz insiders that TVJ will open a new noontime show produced by Brightlight Productions of Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez in TV5. Brightlight is known as a blocktimer and producer of “Rated Korina,” and nowdefunct noontime show “Tropang LOL” also in TV5.

Jalosjos takeover

The internal conflict within Tape Inc. has apparently been going on for quite some time but the looming changes in “Eat Bulaga” were made public early March when reports circulated that former Zamboanga del Norte congressman Romeo Jalosjos – owner of Tape Inc. – is forcing former Tape Inc. President Antonio “Tony “Tuviera out of the show by buying out his shares in Tape Inc.

Jalosjos also wanted to retain comedians Wally Bayola, Jose Manalo, and Allan K as new main hosts, however, the three were said to be not interested with the offer.

It will be remembered that Tuviera has been producing the noontime show since its inception in 1979 and was the one who pitched TVJ to Jalosjos who came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for then RPN channel.

Meanwhile, back in April, Tito