GORGY RULA
PENDING pa ang reklamo sa MTRCB kaugnay sa “Memerimar” segment ng It’s Show noong 24 July 2026.
MTRCB STATEMENT
Narito ang statement ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) kaugnay sa 29 July 2026 hearing with It's Showtime:
“The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) convened a hearing today with the 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.
“All parties were given the opportunity to be heard regarding issues stemming from the TV show’s episode aired on 24 July 2026 during its ‘Memerimar’ segment.
“As part of due process, the Board listened to the 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.”
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JERRY OLEA
May mga haka-hakang kesyo fans ni Kim Chiu ang todo reklamo kay Memerimar o Vice Ganda.
Ganti raw iyon sa pagkalimot ng Unkabogable Superstar na banggitin ang pangalan ni Kim sa 1st FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards noong Hulyo 20, 2026, Lunes, sa Manila Hotel.
In fairness, maski ibang fans ni Vice ay na-off sa ginawa at sinabi ni Vice kay Baby Dolls member Johaira.
Nag-sorry rin naman agad si Vice sa mga na-offend.
As expected, nadadawit din sa intriga ang Eat Bulaga!. ang katapat na programa ng It's Showtime.
Malinaw naman na hindi kasama sa Hearing and Adjudication Committee si MTRCB Chair Lala Sotto.
Hangad nating maresolba ang usaping ito sa lalong madaling panahon.
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NOEL FERRER
Pending pa ang kaso. At tama lang yun.
Good yung statement ng MTRCB after the July 29 hearing. Walang trial by publicity.
Pinakinggan lahat — It's Showtime, ABS-CBN, GMA, Zoe, ALLTV.
Ni-reiterate lang ang mandate under PD 1986 at yung parens patriae principle to protect young viewers. Due process.
At importante yung Order: hindi suspension agad.
Pinagpa-file ng verified Joint Position Paper within 7 days, plus Joint Undertaking kung paano mas magiging compliant lalo na sa live, improvised, comedy segments, plus magtalaga ng On-Air Compliance Officer na may power pumigil live pag alanganin na.
That's the template we need — corrective, not destructive.
Naalala natin, humingi na ng tawad ang It's Showtime on-air the next day. That should count for something.
Pero lesson na rin ito — 2026 na, hindi na puwedeng lusot ang jokes na may bahid ng colorism o pang-aapak kahit patawa lang ang intent.
We protect the show, we protect the audience. Kaya nating pagsabayin yun.
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