"Respect local artists" became a trending topic on Twitter as fans of P-pop boy group SB19 defend the "Bazinga" hitmaker after some "It's Showtime" hosts claimed that the group has begun demanding payment for playing their music. During the June 10 program of "It's Showtime," a contestant on the "Isip Bata" segment requested to dance to SB19's "Gento," which he was supposed to perform with host Jhong Hilario. While the pair waited for the music to play, the contestant and the host were told---presumably by a staff member---that they could not play the song. Vice Ganda commented in a rather jocular manner, "Naningil na sila, naningil na." (They're now asking for a fee.) Curti...Keep on reading: ‘Respect local artists’: SB19 song triggers discussion on music royalties