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ABS-CBN releases official statement on MTRCB ruling on ‘It’s Showtime’

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Stephanie Rose Manhit

ABS-CBN released an official statement on the evening of September 4, 2023 regarding the recent decision by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board or MTRCB, the governing body which monitors television and film in the country, on the fate of noontime show It’s Showtime.  “We have received the ruling from the MTRCB, indicating that ‘It’s Showtime’ will be suspended for a duration of 12 days from finality of the decision,” acknowledged the show’s home network. The review board attested that several viewers filed complaints, thus prompting them to issue a Notice to Appear and Testify to the producers of the show. ABS-CBN reiterated their support for the ‘It’s Showtime’ family and stood by their belief that no laws were broken by the said show. While they did confirm their plan to file for reconsideration, ABS-CBN also affirmed their willingness to work with the regulatory board and maintained their respect for MTRCB. “We will submit a Motion for Reconsideration as we humbly maintain that there was no violation of pertinent law,” the statement continued. “We are also committed to working with the MTRCB to ensure that ‘It’s Showtime’ can continue to bring joy and entertainment to our noontime viewers.”<div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/ABS-CBN-releases-official-statement-on-MTRCB-ruling-on-Its-Showtime.jpg" style="width:800px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div>Despite the challenge, an outpouring of support came from the many fans of the show, as well as artists who have been part of it. To all the show’s supporters, ABS-CBN also extended their gratitude for the words of support sent their way. “We are truly grateful to the Madlang people for their unwavering love and support for ‘It’s Showtime,’” they ended. This has not been the first storm to hit the show these past months. From a a noontime slot on TV5, It’s Showtime made a surprising move to GTV last July. <div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/6/20/abs-cbn-declines-tv5-s-offer-to-move-it-s-showtime-to-afternoon-slot-to-air-on-gma-s-gtv-instead-1141">READ: ABS-CBN declines TV5’s offer to move ‘It’s Showtime’ to afternoon slot; to air on GMA’s GTV instead </a></div>Through all the ups and downs, the It’s Showtime family remained steadfast in their support for each other and their unwavering commitment to the Madlang People. In the words of Kim Chiu, one of the show’s mainstay hosts: “Saan man tayo dalhin, ano man ang mangyari basta’t magkakasama tayo. Together as One!”

ABS-CBN has expressed its official position regarding the MTRCB ruling on the fate of ‘It’s Showtime’.

ABS-CBN has expressed its official position regarding the MTRCB ruling on the fate of ‘It’s Showtime’.

ABS-CBN releases official statement on MTRCB ruling on ‘It’s Showtime’

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ABS-CBN releases official statement on MTRCB ruling on ‘It’s Showtime’

Ann Manhit

Published September 05, 2023 09:39 AM PHT

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