The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) strikes anew!
On June 4, the government agency responsible for the classification and review of television programs, movies and home videos, summoned ABS-CBN executives particularly the business unit handling the toprating daily primetime soap "Pangako Sa 'Yo" for a mandatory conference in relation to the show's alleged use of foul/vulgar language not suited for minors.
During the scene, aired on May 29, Eduardo Buenavista (Ian Veneracion) shows protesting his scheduled wedding with Claudia (Angelica Panginiban) as he is in a relationship with Amor (Jodi Sta. Maria). His mom, Dona Benita (Pilar Pilapil) told her son: “Kung pampalipas-libog lang iyan, that’s okay. Go ahead.”
In a letter signed by MTRCB Chairman Atty. Toto Villareal, the strong language insinuates that “it is okay to use a woman for the mere purpose of satisfying one’s fleshly desires even if he is already engaged to marry another woman, are obviously meant for a mature audience. The scene, if left unexplained, also cuts into the dignity of the woman and the integrity of an impending marriage - which is a protected institution.”
As agreed during the conference held on June 9 between Kapamilya executives TV Production Entertainment head Laurenti Dyogi, Business Unit Head Malou Santos and director Dado Lumibao and Rory Quintos and MTRCB officials, the program will submit on June 17 a resolution detailing concrete steps to avoid a repeat of the incident including three months period of close collaboration and monitoring, exercise of self-regulation; and consult with MTRCB, if needed.
The Kapamilya network through head of ABS-CBN Intergrated Corporate Communications Kane Errol Choa, released a public apology for its lapse in the PG-rated airing of the scene in question, and assured its cooperation with the regulatory agency.
ABS-CBN apologizes for the strong language used in the May 29 episode of 'Pangako Sa 'Yo. We recognize our responsibility to our viewers and we will work closely with the MTRCB to prevent it from happening again."
"Pangako Sa 'Yo" starring Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Ian Veneracion, Angelica Panganiban, and Jodi Sta. Maria airs weeknights after "Nathaniel on ABS-CBN.
By JED || Full Story @ Showbiznest