MTRCB officials understand John Arcilla's unexpected cursing during his guesting with Martin del Rosario on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda last February 5, 2025.
Kuya Boy Abunda immediately apologized when he heard John cursing "Punyt* while showing his anger at the answer of Boy.
John admitted that he was surprised because he had forgotten that they were live.
According to the MTRCB people we talked to, they said they don't consider this incident an issue.
According to MTRCB Chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio, a member of the showbiz family, they understand the incident.
MTRCB, IS IT MORE STRICT NOW?
But is the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board stricter on programs today?
According to what we heard, some episodes of FPJ's Batang Quiapo and Incognito has been Xed due to excessively violent scenes.
While I was watching Incognito on Netflix, I noticed that there are some really gory scenes that might not make it to free TV.
I don't know if scenes like this make it to television.
I also remember summoning Black Rider because of its dialogues, as well as an afternoon drama with scenes that showed the use of drugs.
There are other programs that received the memo from the MTRCB, so they are more careful in choosing what to air.
According to MTRCB's Facebook account, the last movies they reviewed had G and PG ratings for children's movies, but also R-18.
