The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) debunked social media posts claiming that the Board had summoned a particular celebrity who appeared in a recent television commercial for a fast-food chain. 

In this digital age, verifying the news and being mindful of sources of information is crucial before sharing, the MTRCB said in a statement. "This incident underscores the importance of media literacy and critical thinking."

It added that the claims were malicious and false.

The MTRCB said it fully supports President Marcos Jr.’s administration and the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in its campaign to combat disinformation and misinformation. "We believe we must end the era of fake news and let truth prevail."

The MTRCB did not identify the celebrity, but netizens believe the government agency was referring to Vice Ganda, who recently launched her latest endorsement for McDonald's Philippines.

Vice Ganda's campaign ad for the popular fast-food chain trended on social media recently.