THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) held a preliminary conference with the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) production team on Thursday to address numerous verified complaints from the public over recent episodes of the reality television show. MTRCB Chairman Diorella “Lala” Sotto-Antonio said that young audiences closely follow the behavior of housemates, making their actions influential in shaping how viewers understand relationships and social conduct. Sotto-Antonio urged the production to consider drafting a clear Code of Ethics and stronger protective guidelines, stressing that young contestants living away from their families deserve a safe and respectful environment. The board also advised that conflicts and so-called “authentic moments” inside the house should be handled in a way that models respect and positive behavior, turning controversial situations into constructive lessons. In response, the PBB team said that they have assisted female housemates in processing their emotions and guided the boys involved in offensive behavior, reiterating that disrespect has no place in the Big Brother house. Several netizens, however, raised concerns about what they described as inappropriate “bro codes” and green jokes among the male housemates, with one comment saying, “The so-called bro codes of the boys include green jokes that are already below the belt.” Others questioned the show’s consistency in discipline, noting that “Forced evictions used to be common before, so why are some now seemingly exempted,” referring to perceived leniency toward certain violations. Another viral criticism involved an alleged remark heard on the show, quoted by viewers as “When you turn black, you can never go back,” followed by a moment described as awkward when asked about a favorite color and answered with “innocent.” Cleanliness inside the house also became an issue online, with netizens saying, “The sleeping area is filthy, and even the urinals of the violators are clearly visible.” Joining Sotto at the meeting were Board Members Eloisa Matias, lawyers Ricardo Salomon Jr., and Pedro Cesar Gabriel Solidum, along with PBB and ABS-CBN executives who committed to addressing the concerns raised by both regulators and viewers.