The MTRCB has pushed back against proposals to ban movies and television programs with violent themes, saying stronger parental guidance and responsible content regulation are more effective than outright prohibition. In a statement released Aug. 5, the Movie and Television Review and...
Vice Ganda remains absent from "It 's Showtime" days after the show 's producers met with the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) over complaints stemming from a controversial segment on the program. The comedian has not appeared on the noontime show since July...
Former television producer Romeo "Nonong" Garcia Jalosjos, one of the key figures behind the success of the long-running noontime program "Eat Bulaga!," has died. He was 85. His son, Seth Frederick "Bullet" Jalosjos, announced the news in a statement posted on social media on Sunday, Aug. 2. "It is...
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has ordered the producers of "It 's Showtime" to submit a joint position paper and a compliance plan after a hearing over the noontime show 's controversial "Memerimar" segment aired on July 24. In a statement released...
Richard Gutierrez has addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged use of artificial intelligence or AI in the hit action-drama "Blood vs. Duty." We spoke with the actor recently and he confirmed that the production does make use of AI, but stressed that it is limited to post-production work...
The online furor over the alleged use of artificial intelligence in local series "Sigabo" and "Blood Vs. Duty" has so far centered on one question: Does it look convincing? Many viewers have dismissed the supposed AI-generated scenes as "cringe," while others have welcomed the technology as a fresh...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is seeking a comprehensive review of the National Council for Children’s Television's (NCCT) mandate in promoting high-quality, educational television content tailored for Filipino children. The senator said this even as NCCT recently unveiled new child-friendly...
Nominees have been announced for the 29th Asian Television Awards, which will be held on Nov. 29 and 30 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Eligible programs were those “broadcast, cablecast, webcast or posted online for the first time in the Asia Pacific region during the period from July 1, 2023...
Through the Maritime Silk Road, China was able to connect with different nations from Southeast Asia to the Arabian Peninsula. Its commercial peak happened during The Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, and during that time, the country wasn't just able to trade products but also share...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Whether in the majority or minority, if you’re a lawmaker in the House of Representatives, your performance in plenary sessions and committee hearings will dictate your screen time on...
Organizers have released the list of nominees for the 28th Asian Television Awards, which will be held on Jan. 12 and 13 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The 28th Asian Television Awards will be held on Jan. 12 and 13 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (ATA) Programs eligible for the 28th...
Over 10 kilometers away from the city of Quanzhou in the Fujian province of China is the small fishing village of Xunpu. There, people thrive thanks to the gifts of the Jinjiang and Louyan Rivers. But apart from its oyster produce, what makes the coastal village known to many is the way its women...
