The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a preventive suspension order against two programs of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), effective starting December 18. One of the affected programs is “Laban Kasama ang Bayan,” which was suspended due to an unverified report regarding the alleged P1.8 billion travel funds of House Speaker … Read more
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
It can be recalled that EAT became controversial last Saturday following Joey De Leon’s “Lubid Joke” in a segment called “Gimme 5.” The said joke became controversial as it was connected to suicide since it used a rope as something to hang around the neck, which led to it trending and calls for action from … Read more
The agency has been embroiled in controversy following its 12-day suspension of the noontime show “It’s Showtime” for one of its segments, involving Ion Perez and Vice Ganda. However, despite this, MTRCB continues to fulfill its role, such as the “Responsible Panonood Campaign,” aimed at guiding parents in teaching their children proper television and movie … 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
After the 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime,” criticism of the MTRCB, especially MTRCB Chair Lala Sotto, continues unabated, stemming from the incident involving popular hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez. Yesterday, the Department of Broadcast and Communication at U.P. Diliman called for MTRCB Chair Lala Sotto’s resignation. Although the MTRCB has released a statement regarding … Read more
Inka Magnaye Reveals The Voice Behind The Iconic MTRCB Announcement MTRCB ANNOUNCEMENT – In the Philippines, each and every show begins with an announcement from the MTRCB, but who exactly is the voice behind it? One of the most curious things we never thought about knowing was the voices behind these iconic spiels. If somebody … Read more