MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) appeal seeking to reverse the appellate court's earlier decision to set aside a 20-day preventive suspension order it issued against “Showtime.”

In dismissing the MTRCB's motion for reconsideration, the CA pointed out that the agency failed to present new arguments that would justify a reversal of its April 28 resolution.

“With the arguments raised in the instant motion being reiteration of issues that have already been previously passed upon, we [see] no cogent reason for the reversal of our decision... the motion for reconsideration is denied,” the resolution stated.

Associate Justice Rosmari Carandang penned the 2-page resolution. Associate Justices Ramon Garcia and Manuel Barrios concurred with the ruling.

The case stemmed from the controversial statements made by then guest judge Rosanna Roces on the ABS-CBN noontime show last January 7.

In the said episode, Roces uttered remarks that allegedly targeted teachers. Her remarks, which drew criticisms, prompted the network to remove her as a judge of the show.

The MTRCB then slapped “Showtime” with a 20-day preventive suspension, prompting the network to bring the case to the court.

ABS-CBN questioned the need for the MTRCB order, given its prompt action to remove Roces from the program.