MTRCB debunks rumor about summoning celebrity for fast-food commercial

MTRCB debunks rumor about summoning celebrity for fast-food commercial

- The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) denied summoning of a celebrity who appeared in a fast-food chain television commercial

- The MTRCB statement did not name names but netizens assumed that the celebrity in question was Vice Ganda, who appeared in a McDonald's commercial

- According to the rumor, the MTRCB supposedly summoned Vice for the way he ate his piece of fried chicken in the commercial

-The MTRCB firmly asserts that these claims are entirely baseless and misleading

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In response to online rumors, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a statement on October 29, 2023, categorically denying any summoning of a celebrity who appeared in a fast-food chain television commercial.

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The online speculation led many to assume that the celebrity in question was Vice Ganda, who appeared in a McDonald's commercial. According to the baseless rumor, the MTRCB supposedly summoned Vice for the way he ate his piece of fried chicken in the commercial.

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The MTRCB firmly asserts that these claims are entirely baseless and misleading. Such false information can lead to unwarranted speculation and confusion among the public. The board encourages netizens to exercise caution and verify the credibility of sources before sharing any information.

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The MTRCB also aligns itself with President Marcos Jr.'s administration and the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in their ongoing efforts to combat disinformation and misinformation. The board emphasizes the significance of ending the prevalence of fake news and promoting the truth.

Here is the full statement:

“The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) debunks social media posts claiming that the Board has summoned a certain celebrity who appeared in a recent Television ( TV ) Commercial of a Fast-food chain. Such claims are malicious and false.

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“In this digital age, it is crucial to verify the news and be mindful of sources of information before sharing. This incident underscores the importance of Media literacy and Critical thinking.
“The MTRCB supports President Marcos Jr.’s administration and the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) in their campaign to combat disinformation and misinformation. We believe that we must put an end to the era of fake news and let truth prevail.”

Vice Ganda is a famous comedian, actor, endorser, and host in the Philippines. He is best known for hosting “It’s Showtime” and for his commercially successful movies in the MMFF. The superstar is currently in a relationship with Ion Perez. He and Ion got their Certificate of Commitment in a special ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 19, 2021.

In a previous report, Vice Ganda, 47, expressed his frustrations over a local airline on Tuesday, October 24. Just recently, on the social media site X, Vice released a series of rants against the airline. There, Vice questioned the airlines' alleged decision to overbook, saying, "May damdamin pa ba kayo ng malasakit para sa pasahero?" At one point, the 'Unkabogable Star' even revealed he shed tears while running to catch his plane with Ion Perez.

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Earlier, Vice Ganda and Ion Perez flew to Thailand for a lovely vacation. Ion took to social media and shared photos giving glimpses of their trip. Among the photos he shared are snaps of him and Vice with an elephant. The famous comedian also commented, "Strength. Loyalty. Longevity," in one of Ion's posts. It is noteworthy that they had a lovely vacation amid It's Showtime's 12-day suspension mandated by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

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