the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has suspended the popular noontime show ‘It’s Showtime,’ leading to a quick and candid reaction from Rendon Labador. Labador had been one of the first to call attention to the controversial “Isip Bata” segment, which featured Vice Ganda and Ion Perez. The segment sparked numerous speculations and even escalated to a heated exchange between Rendon Labador and the couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.
Labador’s vocal stance against the segment drew the ire of not only Vice Ganda and Ion Perez but also veteran columnist Cristy Fermin, who engaged in a war of words with Labador over the issue.
Yesterday, the MTRCB announced its decision to suspend ‘It’s Showtime’ for a duration of 12 days. Labador wasted no time in responding to the news, taking to social media to express his thoughts. He quipped, “Record Breaking Suspension a TV show Ever Received! Congratulations Vice and Ion.”
Labador’s immediate reaction did not go unnoticed, as netizens quickly joined the conversation, sharing their opinions on the suspension and Labador’s statement.
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN, the network that airs ‘It’s Showtime,’ is planning to submit a Motion for Reconsideration to the MTRCB regarding the 12-day suspension. This move suggests that the network is determined to challenge the decision and potentially have the suspension lifted or reduced.
The suspension of ‘It’s Showtime’ serves as a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding the “Isip Bata” segment. It highlights the complexity of issues related to content regulation, freedom of expression, and the responsibilities of media organizations in ensuring that their content complies with established standards. As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the MTRCB, ABS-CBN, and the involved personalities will navigate this challenging situation and whether it will lead to changes in the way television content is produced and reviewed in the Philippines.”
