MANILA – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) held a preliminary conference with the production team of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 on December 18, 2025, to address numerous verified public complaints regarding sexist and inappropriate remarks made by some male housemates toward female contestants. The meeting emphasized the show’s significant influence on young viewers, who closely follow housemates’ behavior and interactions.
MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Diorella “Lala” Sotto-Antonio highlighted the responsibility of producers: “Young audiences look up to the housemates—their actions shape how viewers, especially the youth, interpret relationships and social conduct.” Specific concerns included “bro codes” involving green jokes, objectifying comments, and remarks perceived as derogatory (e.g., colorism-related quips like “When you turn black, you can never go back”).
The PBB team—represented by production managers, executives, and ABS-CBN officials—responded that they had already:
- Assisted affected female housemates in processing emotions.
- Guided the male housemates involved.
- Reiterated that disrespect has no place in the Big Brother house.
They committed to modeling respect and turning conflicts into positive lessons.
The conference aligns with MTRCB’s mandate for audience-sensitive programming, especially for shows with minor/teen participants. Groups like Gabriela Women’s Party had earlier urged gender-sensitivity seminars, commending female housemates who spoke up.
No sanctions were announced, but the dialogue underscores ongoing monitoring. PBB continues airing, with producers pledging heightened awareness.
Key Complaints Snapshot:
| Issue | Examples Cited |
|---|---|
| Sexist/Green Jokes | Double-meaning remarks, objectification |
| Bro Codes | Perceived normalization of inappropriate humor |
| Other | Awkward/derogatory comments (e.g., colorism) |