THE ABS-CBN announced on Friday, Oct. 6, that it will no longer appeal the 12-day suspension order on “It’s Showtime.”
The suspension order came after viewers have lodged complaints before the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) concerning the show’s July 25, 2023 episode where the program’s hosts Vice Ganda and Ion Perez allegedly acted in an indecent manner during one of its segments, “Isip Bata.”
The 12-day suspension will take effect on Saturday, Oct. 14. ABS-CBN promised fans that the noontime show will return “stronger and better than ever” on Oct. 28.
The full statement:
“After careful consideration, ABS-CBN has decided not to appeal to the Office of the President the decision of the MTRCB on “It’s Showtime” and instead serve the 12-day suspension starting Oct. 14.
“We respect the authority of MTRCB, but we humbly maintain that the program did not break any pertinent law.
“Our heartfelt thanks to our viewers for their unwavering love and support for “It’s Showtime,” which will return on Oct. 28 stronger and better than ever.
“Maraming salamat, Madlang People!”
On Sept. 4, the MTRCB announced its decision to suspend the live noontime program “It’s Showtime!” for 12 airing days.
ABS-CBN said: “We will submit a Motion for Reconsideration as we humbly maintain that there was no violation of pertinent law.” The network submitted its plea on Sept. 18.
In a resolution dated Sept. 28, the MTRCB denied the MRs filed by GMA Network, Inc. and ABS-CBN Corporation. “It’s Showtime” is currently being aired on GTV Network, a company owned by the Kapuso Network.
