'Can the MTRCB review every single content that can be accessed through the internet?' asks Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon.
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Friday, September 4, that he is strongly opposed to theto regulate streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
“I am opposed to it. Instead of regulating Netflix and other streaming platforms, MTRCB should continue to allow them and other media to self-regulate content,” he said.“There are thousands of shows on Netflix alone – how will MTRCB review each one? Can the MTRCB review every single content that can be accessed through the internet? What will they do about virtual private networks that allow users to access content from other countries?” he asked.
Drilon, however, said Netflix’s self-regulation mechanisms may even be more effective than the MTRCB regulation or classification system for TV. “If the platform is able to effectively self-regulate and has installed features through which access, particularly by certain age groups, can be limited, then there is no role left for the MTRCB to play,” Drilon said."It should focus its efforts on being an instrument to improve the quality of content being produced, instead of being a tool for censorship,” Drilon said.
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