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ABS-CBN top-rating morning show, “Showtime” has been placed on a 20-day preventive suspension after one of the show’s judges made derogatory remarks against teachers on-air, the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB) ordered on Monday.

In the January 7, 2010 episode of “Showtime,” actress Rosanna Roces, one of the guest judges, encouraged students who joined the talent search to ask questions from their teachers. She also described teachers as mere “repeaters.”

“Huwag kayo makukuntento sa mga itinuturo ng libro at ng teacher. Kung magtatanong kayo, hindi masama iyon. Dahil ang mga teacher, they were just repeaters. Tinuturo lang nila kung ano ang itinuro sa kanila. Hindi na nila itinuturo kung ano ang gusto malaman ng mga bata,” she said on air.

The network removed Roces from the panel of judges the day after the incident as an act of “self-regulation.” However, the MTRCB has been firm about their decision to place the show on a 20-day preventive suspension.

The network, however, is questioning the need for a preventive suspension even after Ms. Roces has been removed from the show.

“A preventive suspension is issued to stop further violations, if there were any committed, or for the interest or welfare of the public. Thus, the network questions the need for said preventive suspension when Rosanna Roces has already been removed from the program,” a statement released by the ABS-CBN Corporate Communications department said.

“Magpasikat,” a new show, will temporarily replace “Showtime.” ABS-CBN will file an appeal in court on Tuesday, while a hearing is scheduled on January 14 to let the show and its producers air their side of the story on the MTRCB decision.

For the first time ever, the Movie and Television Review Classification Board (MTRCB) has awarded a couple of TV shows and TV personalities for the 1st MTRCB TV Awards held at the Gateway Cinema 5 in Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City.

“Through this, we’re hoping to encourage the networks to come up with shows and programs that are not just entertaining but with values as well—that’s very important,” MTRCB Chairman Consoliza Laguardia told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) in an interview.

The awards night was attended by celebrities and famous personalities including Gloria Romero, Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo, Charice Pempengco, Ogie Alcasid to name a few.

The winners for this year’s MTRCB TV Awards are:

Sineskwela (Best Educational Show) – ABS-CBN
I Survived (Best Reality Show) – ABS-CBN
Kahit Isang Saglit (Best Teleserye) – ABS-CBN
I-Witness (Best Public Affairs Show) – GMA
Obra (Best Drama Special) – GMA
Talentadong Pinoy (Best Talent Show) -TV5
Wow Mali (Best Comedy Show) – TV5

Special Awards were given to:
Y Speak
Power to Unite
Born to be Wild
Moments
May Bukas Pa

Michael V. (Best Actor)
Bea Alonzo (Best Actress)
Edu Manzano (Best Male Host)
Jessica Soho (Best Female Host)

Gloria Romero (Lifetime Achievement Award)

Edu Manzano and Jackie Aquino hosted the awards ceremony with performances from Ogie Alcasid and Charice Pempengco.