The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has responded to the speculations of many in the photos that have been circulating that Chair Lala Sotto is with members of the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI), the same personalities who filed a lawsuit against Vice Ganda, Ion Perez.

It is being made public that before filing the case, the said personalities talked, they actually met, as if it were being made public that there was a conspiracy.

Here is the MTRCB statement:

“The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) would like to clarify the recent photos circulating on social media. These photos were taken during a courtesy call by the Kapisanan ng Social Media Broadcasters ng Pilipinas, Inc. (KSMBPI) at the MTRCB Office on August 24, 2023.

“The purpose of this visit was to express their support for our efforts in monitoring film and TV broadcasts, recognizing that the MTRCB operates as a small agency with limited manpower. Thus, the MTRCB welcomes their expression of support on ensuring responsible and quality content in the entertainment industry in line with our mandates under PD 1986.

“As stated by the KSMBPI, its decision to file a case “was never triggered nor influenced in any way by the MTRCB.”

“We urge everyone not to interpret these photos with any malicious intent.”