Atin Ito First Filipino Community Newspaper in Ontario
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) as led by Chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio issued a memorandum recently addressing “certain live television programs whose talents suffered wardrobe malfunctions while performing on stage.”
The board didn’t mention any names but it should be noted that the only wardrobe malfunction that happened on TV recently is that of Regine Tolentino’s, which occurred while she was performing on “It’s Showtime.”
The memo, directed towards “all Television (TV) Networks, Blocktimers, Program Producers, and Distributors,” reminded them to “ensure that the garments worn by talents are secure and suitable for their performances.”
While the MTRCB acknowledged that the whole thing could be considered an “accident,” Sotto-Antonio emphasized that “any more similar occurrences in the future shall be dealt with more severely.”
The memo also include details of Section 8, Chapter V of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Presidential Decree No. 1986, which provides that in the case of live television programs such as noontime variety shows and talk shows, the phrase Parental
Guidance (PG) shall be superimposed on screen throughout the airing of the program.
The superimposition, it said, serves as a reminder not only to parents to be vigilant but also to TV stakeholders to be always cautious and attentive to content for the protection mainly of our children.
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