Last Sunday, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) conveyed that their decision to temporarily suspend the noontime show “It’s Showtime” is not connected to issues regarding the salary of their workers that could result from their order. This comes after Senator Bong Revilla expressed concern for the “no work, no pay” employees … Read more
Manila, Philippines – In a recent announcement, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) shed light on the suspension of the popular television show ‘It’s Showtime’ and how it underscores the prevailing issue of contractualization within the entertainment industry. The decision has sparked discussions not only about the fate of the show but … Read more
A recent heartwarming incident behind the scenes of the beloved Filipino noontime show, “It’s Showtime,” recently went viral. Despite heavy rain, the program’s hosts joyfully continued to dance outside the studio. Amid the challenges faced by the country and the show, the Showtime hosts never forget to bring joy and inspiration to their viewers. Even … Read more
The Christian Coalition Movement sent an official letter through their Chief Executive Officer, Bishop Vincent Vicencio, expressing their support for the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) in imposing a 12-day suspension on the program “It’s Showtime.” It can be recalled that the issue with the said noontime show stemmed from a controversial … Read more
The University of the Philippines Diliman Department of Broadcast Communication has issued a statement calling for the resignation of Lala Sotto, the Chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). The call for her resignation is based on allegations that she compromised her position and objectivity as a public official in the … Read more
On September 4th, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) announced the temporary suspension of the noontime show “It’s Showtime” following allegations of violations of the agency’s rules concerning a segment titled “Isip Bata”. This is related to the actions of the hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez in that segment of the … Read more
One of the ABS-CBN executives, Charo Santos Concio, did not overlook the decision of the MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board) to suspend the noontime show “It’s Showtime” for 12 days. María Rosario Navarro Santos-Concio, known as Charo Santos, is a veteran actress whose career began in the 1980s. As a seasoned artist, … Read more