QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – ABS-CBN has decided not to appeal the 12-day suspension of “It’s Showtime” to the Office of the President. Earlier, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) denied the appeal of the noon-time show to reconsider the suspension decision.”

“It’s Showtime” will go off the air starting October 12 and will return on October 28.

As a response to the ABS-CBN statement, fans of the Vice Ganda-hosted show have decided to stage a 12-day partial hunger strike to show support for and solidarity with their favorite slapstick variety TV show.

The “partial hunger strike” means that fans will skip lunch for the 12-day period of the show’s suspension.

Upon learning of the partial hunger strike, Vice Ganda was so emotional she decided to spend the 12 days of suspension shopping in Singapore with partner Ion Perez. “I will be with you all in spirit,” he said.