WOMEN'S RIGHTS: MTRCB summons Pinoy Big Brother over nude challenge.The MTRCB invoked its 2012 Memorandum of Understanding with ABS-CBN and other networks for the positive and non-derogatory portrayal of women in television in support of the Magna Carta of Women of 2009.

MTRCB summons Pinoy Big Brother over nude challenge | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com: "The MTRCB has invited resource persons for the proceedings, including representatives from the Philippine Commission on Women.

Binay, Cayetano slam PBB

Meanwhile, Senators Nancy Binay and Pia Cayetano yesterday slammed the producers of “PBB: All In” for disrespecting the rights of women when they challenged female contestants to pose nude for a painting.

Binay said she intends to file a resolution within the week for a possible inquiry into the issue.

She urged the MTRCB to look into the possible ethical breach committed by the show.

“This may be a reality show but its contestants, especially the female housemates, should be accorded due respect without compromising their dignity and rights as women,” Binay said.

“I believe this is the second time PBB went overboard. How far can reality TV go for high ratings? Will we allow the network to exploit women and children for ratings sake?” she added.

Binay recalled that in 2009, PBB had been entangled in a morality issue over its “Naked Fan Dance” challenge, where the housemates were made to wear flimsy underwear."



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