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MANILA, Philippines: Former president Rodrigo Duterte slammed the suspension of his program by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) earlier this week, saying the agency violated his constitutional rights.
Those critical of SMNI and its red-tagging habits feel vindicated by the company's suspension. But this sanction doesn't address red-tagging.
(UPDATE) FORMER president Rodrigo Duterte said the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) violated his constitutional rights when it suspended his program aired on the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).
Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?
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Politically neutering Duterte makes for good spectacle, a sideshow that could either end the Davao dynasty or strengthen it. The stakes are high, but the higher the risk, the bigger the gain.