MTRCB reviews PBB Collab 3.0 after receiving over 100 viewer complaints

ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
November 13, 2026

Photo courtesy: Pinoy Big Brother ABS-CBN

MANILA, Philippines — The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) is reviewing recent episodes of Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0 after receiving more than 100 complaints from viewers over scenes and interactions involving housemates.

The agency confirmed the review on November 12, saying it would examine the concerns raised by viewers and discuss them with the reality show’s production team.

The MTRCB also reminded the show’s management to exercise greater care in ensuring that its episodes comply with the guidelines for its assigned age rating.

The review comes amid growing online discussions about the treatment of certain housemates inside the PBB house.

One widely circulated clip shows housemate Primo Alterado expressing his feelings to fellow participant Robbie Jaworski about how other housemates had treated him.

In the conversation, Primo recalled being called a “little dookie” by fellow housemate Anthony Constantino. He also shared his reaction after another housemate, Raheel Bhyria, reportedly laughed when he asked what the expression meant.

The exchange prompted mixed reactions online, with some viewers raising concerns about possible bullying and others suggesting that the remark may have been misunderstood.

However, the MTRCB has not identified the specific scenes or incidents behind the complaints, and it has not confirmed whether the circulating clip is part of its review.

The agency’s statement focuses on examining the reported interactions and ensuring that the program follows television content standards.

PBB Collab 3.0 premiered on October 24, bringing together 16 housemates, including celebrities, social media personalities and members of the public. The reality show airs on GMA Network.

The review has placed renewed attention on how interactions between reality television participants are presented to audiences, particularly when scenes raise concerns about appropriate conduct and treatment of fellow housemates.

The MTRCB has not announced any sanctions against the program or disclosed when its review will be completed.

Photo courtesy: Movie and Television Review and Classification Board