ABS-CBN ready to face MTRCB over PBB complaints
The show's producer says it has yet to receive formal notice but is open to discussions
ABS-CBN has responded to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) review of “Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0,” saying it is prepared to participate in discussions with the regulatory body despite not having received a formal notice.
In a statement on November 13, ABS-CBN addressed the complaints received by the MTRCB regarding certain scenes and interactions in the reality show.
“ABS-CBN has not received any formal notice from the MTRCB regarding these complaints, but we are ready to participate in discussions with the Board should we be called upon,” the company said.
The show’s producer also maintained that PBB promotes positive values and respect for others, emphasizing that housemates are guided by Kuya to reflect on their actions and learn from their experiences.
“Their welfare and well-being remain our top priority,” ABS-CBN added, reiterating its commitment to responsible self-regulation.
Viewers demand accountability
The statement follows the MTRCB’s announcement on November 12 that it had received more than 100 complaints concerning certain scenes and interactions in the ongoing season.
The issue has also drawn reactions from readers of Radar Entertainment’s previous report on the regulatory body’s review, with several welcoming the intervention and calling for greater accountability from the show’s production team.
“Rules are rules, kahit sikat pa ang show,” one commenter wrote.
Another pointed out the show’s reach among younger viewers, saying, “Dapat nga mas maging conscious ang production sa content nila. Millions of viewers ang naaabot nila.”
Others questioned the show’s handling of certain scenes, with one reader commenting, “PBB should be more careful sa mga pinapalabas nila.”
Meanwhile, some viewers expressed support for the MTRCB’s actions, with one saying, “MTRCB is just doing its job.”
Controversial housemate interactions
The complaints come amid online discussions surrounding the interactions of male housemates Raheel Bhyria, Anthony Constantino and Ethan Benares with fellow housemate Gehlee Dangca, including an exchange involving a “dinosaur” that drew criticism from viewers.
The controversy has fueled discussions about how reality television portrays interactions among housemates, particularly in a program watched by audiences of different ages.
The MTRCB has yet to publicly establish whether the specific scenes circulating online account for all the complaints it received.
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