Prodding Congress to better protect children and older viewers, Senator Robin Padilla is eyeing wide support from administration and opposition lawmakers to fast-track passage of a bill updating the mandate and strengthening the MTRCB . Know more:
PRODDING Congress to better protect children and older viewers, Senator Robin Padilla is eyeing wide support from administration and opposition lawmakers to fast-track passage of a bill updating the mandate and strengthening the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board to closely track “objectionable” movies and audio-visual media, amid concern that the underfunded board with an outdated charter is ill-equipped for the challenges posed by new platforms.
In seeking to update the powers and mandate of the MTRCB, Padilla sought the position of concerned agencies on: the extension of the term of the chairperson, vice chairperson and board members of the agency, and flexibility in spending the agency’s income; expanding the MTRCB’s mandate to include movies and television programs in streaming and online platforms; and, the amendment of quasi-judicial functions and additional powers of the MTRCB, such as hearing of administrative cases.
“The MTRCB was created to assist the motion picture industry in creating a culture of authentic and responsible self-regulation. However, it is currently faced with challenges due to its outdated charter which has remained unchanged since 1985,” Sotto-Antonio said.
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