ABS-CBN issues statement after MTRCB denies 'It's Showtime's' motion for reconsideration

ABS-CBN has issued a statement after the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) announced its decision to deny its motion for reconsideration about the suspension of "It's Showtime."

According to a report on "24 Oras," Thursday, ABS-CBN is now exploring its remedies and options after MTRCB affirmed its 12-day suspension ruling on the noontime show.

"We have received the decision of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board on our Motion for Reconsideration regarding 'It's Showtime' and are currently exploring all our remedies and options," ABS-CBN Corporation wrote in a statement.

"In the meantime, since the imposed suspension is not yet final and executory, we would like to reassure our audiences that 'It's Showtime' will continue to be seen on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and GTV. It is also available on Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, and TFC," it added.

Earlier this month, MTRCB announced the noontime show's suspension after several viewers lodged multiple complaints about its July 25 episode, where hosts allegedly acted in an indecent manner in the "Isip Bata" segment.

Following this, ABS-CBN filed a motion for reconsideration with the MTRCB.

"It's Showtime" debuted on GMA Network's GTV on July 1.

—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News