‘Eat Bulaga!’ summoned by MTRCB

MANILA, Philippines – The Movies and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) summons the executives of the noontime show “Eat Bulaga!”

This was after their office received complaints about the remark made by Sen. Tito Sotto, which according to the complainants was “insensitive” to women.

In the letter dated July 11, MTRCB Chairman Eugenio Villareal said they want to meet with TAPE Inc. President Antonio Tuviera, Senior Vice President Malou Choa-Fagar, and “Eat Bulaga!” Creative Head Jenny Ferrer.

The incident involved a female winner of the show's "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment who shared how she and her husband got separated. According to her, a male friend took advantage of her after they had some drinks, which she can’t recall.

The senator reacted saying, “Kasalanan ng lahat ng iyan, e, ang pag-inom. Kababae mong tao pa-shot shot ka?”

After knowing that the lady was wearing shorts when she had drinks with her male friend, Sotto added, “Naka-shorts habang nagsa-shot?”

The talk between Villareal and the executives of the show will be on July 21.