The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has suspended the ABS-CBN noontime show “It’s Showtime” for 12 days over alleged indecent acts by hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.
The suspension was announced on Monday, September 4, after the MTRCB received multiple complaints from viewers about the show’s July 25 episode. In the episode, Vice Ganda and Perez were seen licking frosting from a cake off their own fingers. Some viewers found this to be indecent and inappropriate.The MTRCB said that it had reviewed the episode and found that the hosts’ actions did indeed violate the board’s guidelines on decency and good taste. The board also said that it had taken into account the fact that the show is aired during the noontime slot, when children are more likely to be watching.ABS-CBN has said that it will appeal the MTRCB’s decision. The company said that it believes that the hosts’ actions were not indecent and that they were simply trying to entertain the audience.The suspension of “It’s Showtime” is a major blow to the show, which is one of the most popular noontime programs in the Philippines. The show has been running for over 10 years and has won numerous awards.The suspension is also likely to have a negative impact on ABS-CBN, which is already struggling financially. The company’s broadcast franchise expired in May 2020 and it has been unable to secure a new one from the government.The MTRCB’s decision to suspend “It’s Showtime” has sparked a debate about censorship in the Philippines. Some people believe that the board is being too strict and that it is infringing on the freedom of expression. Others believe that the board is right to crack down on indecent content.The suspension of “It’s Showtime” is a reminder of the power of the MTRCB to regulate what is shown on television in the Philippines. The board’s decisions can have a significant impact on the entertainment industry and on the freedom of expression.
