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A segment aired on the Philippine noontime program “It’s Showtime” in In late July 2026 featured the noontime program ‘It’s Showtime’ aired a joke segment that was widely condemned as colorist and racist. The host, Host Vice Ganda, issued a public apology Ganda apologized on the following day, acknowledging the criticism broadcast and pledging greater care in future content. In response to the public outcry, later took a brief week‑long leave from the show. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) held convened a hearing at on 29 July, after receiving public complaints about the end of July. July 24 episode’s “Memerimar” skit. The board ordered the show's producers and the involved broadcasters to submit four broadcast partners—ABS‑CBN, GMA Network, Zoe Broadcasting and ALLTV—to file a verified joint position paper and a concrete compliance plan within seven days, and days. It also mandated the appointment of an on‑air compliance officer to monitor live broadcasts. segments and intervene when necessary. The complaint remains under review. pending while the board reviews the submissions and evidence. No formal suspension has been issued, but the case continues to attract social‑media scrutiny and regulatory attention.