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(UPDATE 2) MTRCB suspends ‘Showtime’ for 1 month
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 03/26/2010 3:49 PM
ABS-CBN to appeal ruling; show still on
MANILA, Philippines – The Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB) has ordered a 1-month suspension of ABS-CBN’s hit talent show “Showtime.”
In its ruling, the MTRCB said the uncalled for utterances of actress Rosanna Roces in the episodes aired on January 4 and 7, 2010 violated its rules and regulations.
The suspension also applies to “Magpasikat, the show that temporarily replaces “Showtime” when it’s not on air, and any other similar shows.
The MTRCB also directed the filing of criminal charges against Florida Tan, ABS-CBN vice-president for programming, and other officers “responsible for the violation.”
In an official statement sent to abs-cbnNEWS.com, Bong R. Osorio, head of ABS-CBN’s Corporate Communications said the MTRCB’s decision is not yet final. He said the network will appeal the decision before the Office of the President.
He said the penalty cannot be enforced yet, despite the fact that the decision states it is “effective immediately.”
“The decision was not totally unexpected. The MTRCB committee hearing the case could not have contradicted the Chairman, who had earlier issued a preventive suspension order of Showtime,” Osorio said.
“ABS-CBN questioned the validity of the preventive suspension order and filed a complaint with the Ombudsman against the MTRCB chairman for violation of the anti-graft and corrupt practices act.”
“The MTRCB decision is not final and executory. ABS-CBN disagrees with the decision and will appeal such to the Office of the President. Meantime, SHOWTIME goes on!,” Osorio said.
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