31.08.07
DTI, movie-TV board keep hands off ‘Wowowee’
- Wowowee, Willlie Revillame, Game Shows, Noontime Shows -
By Marinel Cruz
Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines–Government agencies are taking a hands-off stance regarding alleged cheating on the noontime game show “Wowowee,” and ABS-CBN is standing by the program host who maintains that no irregularity transpired in its Aug. 20 episode.
An official of the Department of Trade and Industry told Inquirer Entertainment that the DTI is mandated to protect consumers’ rights, but not to oversee the interest of contestants in TV game shows.
The source added: “Only market promotions, like raffles or contests, are required to be registered with the DTI. Game shows are not.”
