Manila, Philippines – Natapos na nga ang hearing ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) kasama ang mga representatives and legal counsels from the television noontime program “It’s Showtime,” ABS-CBN Corporation, GMA Network Inc., Zoe Broadcasting Network, Inc., and ALLTV, following a Notice to Appear before the MTRCB’s Hearing and Adjudication Committee.
Lahat ng stakeholders were given the opportunity to be heard regarding issues stemming from It’s Showtime episode aired on 24 July 2026 during its “Memerimar” segment.
As part of due process, nakinig ang Board sa explanations presented and reiterated its mandate under Presidential Decree No. 1986 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to ensure that TV programming remains fully compliant with broadcast standards.
As partners in promoting responsible viewership, the Board remains fully committed and values the public’s feedback.
Grounded in the principle of parens patriae, the MTRCB shares with its stakeholders the responsibility of protecting and guiding young Filipino viewers.
Following the hearing, the Agency’s Hearing and Adjudication Committee—composed of Committee Chair Board Member (BM) Atty. Ricardo “Jojo” M. Salomon Jr., and Committee Members BM Atty. Pedro Cesar Gabriel “Chet” A. Solidum and BM Wilma V. Galvante—issued an Order directing the respondents to file a verified Joint Position Paper within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of the Order, in accordance with the Board’s rules and procedures.
The Committee likewise directed the respondents to submit a Joint Undertaking outlining concrete measures to strengthen compliance with MTRCB standards, particularly in relation to live, improvised, and comedy segments.
In addition, the respondents were instructed to designate an On-Air Compliance Officer who shall be authorized to monitor live broadcasts and immediately intervene, when necessary, to prevent potential violations of MTRCB rules and regulations.
The case remains pending and shall be resolved after the Committee’s evaluation of the parties’ submissions and the evidence on record, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and due process.
As the matter remains under consideration, the Board shall refrain from making any further statement that may prejudge its final disposition. JP Ignacio
