ABS-CBN said in a statement that they are exploring all options following the decision of the MTRCB to deny It’s Showtime the motion for reconsideration for the show’s 12-day suspension.
“We have received the decision of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board denying our Motion for Reconsideration regarding It’s Showtime and are currently exploring all our remedies and options,” the network said in a statement.
The Kapamilya network said that the imposed suspension is “not yet final and executory,” and viewers can continue to watch the show on its television channels Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and GTV and even on online platforms.
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“We are truly grateful for the unwavering love and support that we have received from our viewers. We remain committed to bringing joy and inspiration to our beloved Madlang People,” the network said.
MTRCB Chairman Lala Sotto said that the network did not hold dialogue with them upon the filing of the motion.
“We gave them a 15-day period for them to be able to file a motion for reconsideration because we wanted to give them the chance to cooperate with us, to enter into a dialogue at least or to coordinate, but that did not happen, and we also wanted to give them due process,” she said.
The show can now appeal to the Office of the President in the next 15 days.
