IN PHOTOS: EB Dabarkads witness contract signing event of 'Eat Bulaga' and GMA-7

T.A.P.E. Inc., the management behind the longest-running noontime show in the country, Eat Bulaga renewed its contract with GMA-7 today, February 1.

Attending the contract signing were (seated from left) GMA Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Felipe S. Yalong, TAPE Inc. President and CEO Antonio P. Tuviera, GMA Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon, TAPE Inc.'s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ms. Malou Choa-Fagar, and First Vice President of Program Management Joey Abacan. EB Dabarkads--led by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (standing)--witnessed the contract signing.

'Eat Bulaga' ladies Pauleen Luna, Pia Guanio, Ruby Rodriguez, and Maureen Wroblewitz posed for a photo.

GMA Executive Joey Abacan excited to see the talented 'Eat Bulaga' child stars Ryzza Mae Dizon and Baeby Baste.

Atty. Gozon believes that 'Eat Bulaga' will stand the test of time. He said during the interview, “And we are very comfortable with them at ako ay talagang hangang-hanga dito sa grupo ng Eat Bulaga na walang kupas talaga kaya matagal pa yan. Ang tandem nila Tito, Vic at Joey tsaka 'yung mga susunod palagay ko mahaba pa yan.”

T.A.P.E. big boss Antonio Tuviera, Senate President Tito Sotto, Bossing Vic Sotto, and Henyo Master Joey de Leon interviewed by Nelson Canlas after the contract signing.

40 years and is still going strong for Team Eat Bulaga

Phenomenal star Maine Mendoza. Aside from her hosting job in Eat Bulaga, she is also the lead star in the high-rating comedy show 'Daddy's Gurl.'

Maine gamely answered some questions from the GMA-7 press

Talented comedian-host Jose Manalo.

The king of make up transformation Paolo Ballesteros looks dashing in his gray suit.

Allan K is a certified loyal dabarkad!

Also spotted during the contract signing were Senior Vice President for Creatives and Operations of TAPE, Inc. Jenny Ferre and Director Poochie Rivera.