The President’s live presscon is not under MTRCB’s jurisdiction

One of Duterte's past midnight press conferences. Photo by Dana Batnag.

One of Duterte’s past midnight press conferences. Photo by Dana Batnag.

Putanginas are staple in incoming president Rodrigo Duterte’s language.

His supporters love it. Mas malutong ang mura, mas malakas ang palakpak. Those were in rallies during the campaign. If parents brought along their children to those events, that was their sole responsibility to expose their children to those kind of gutter language.

In new reports of those rallies, print media don’t spell out the whole words. In TV and radio news reports, where they have time to edit the video, the curses are blipped.

It’s a different situation now that Duterte has won the election. His press conferences, even in the middle of the night or in the wee hours of the morning are aired live with his putanginas heard loud and clear.

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board has been asked if the President is subject to their regulation. MTRCB chair Eugenio Villareal’s answer: “No.”

Of course. In the first place, why would a government agency under his office regulate him? Besides, he was elected by 16 million people aware of his foul mouth. Let him be. The Filipino people, even those who did not vote for him, would just have take him for what he is.

Here’s the statement of the MTRCB:

“In response to queries over media, the MTRCB officially informs the public that under Section 7 of Presidential Decree No. 1986, and its implementing rules and regulations, the agency’s jurisdiction does not cover “newsreels, i.e. straight presentation of events (which depict actualities) or straight news reporting. Examples are live media briefings or conferences, such as the recent evening media conference of the incoming Chief Executive, and on-the-spot news like a running reportage of a hostage crisis.

“In not subjecting straight news to MTRCB jurisdiction, the law clearly intended to give premium to the right to free speech and expression, and freedom of the press as well as the public’s right to information.

“ Latitude is given therefore to our television networks to show, say, the determination of firefighters to enter a burning house, the dispersal of a riot, or the anger and frustration of a public official over the alleged failure of law enforcers to curb the distribution of illegal drugs.

“The public is entitled to know not only what is happening, but also how much public servants care for them.

“As a matter of law and policy, the MTRCB respects and supports the right as well as duty of television networks to self-regulate in regard to straight news. The MTRCB notes that both the Kapisanan ng Mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and individual networks have their own self-regulatory and ethical guidelines for the purpose.

“This came to light, for instance, during the inquiries in the 2010 Rizal Park hostage-taking crisis. Our networks will always have to balance freedom of the press—and many times together with the individual freedom of expression of the subject of the news, on the one hand, with constitutionally accepted limitations such as danger to national security or the right to privacy, on the other.

“The MTRCB is aware of the challenges of ‘as it happens’ reporting, including the need to authentically show events of national importance or to deliver the message of those who form public opinion, even if this will carry strong images or language. Thus, pursuant to its developmental mandate, the MTRCB has regularly endeavored to help networks by lending academic or expert resources for talks and conferences, and increasing public awareness on the matter through the agency’s Matalinong Panonood campaign.

“The MTRCB must clarify though that straight news are different from’ public or current affairs’ programs which analyze the news or express opinions. The latter, which ‘treat of the news’ and present commentaries on it are under MTRCB jurisdiction, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the 2005 case MTRCB vs. ABS-CBN, et al. (G.R No. 155282, 17 January 2005).”

BREAKING: Hackers deface website of MTRCB for airing “malicious” political ad

Pinoy Hackers, on Saturday, took over the official website of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) due to the airing of a “malicious political mud-slinging ad” on one of the country’s news stations.

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Just recently, people expressed their dismay when a paid advertisement aired on ABS-CBN to put presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte under a bad light. In this negative ad, children were used to question citizens if they want someone like him running the country.

It appears that the hackers were referring to this when they said that the MTRCB was supposedly the one to implement fair and unbiased reporting to its viewers but instead, they turned a blind eye and let this one pass.

“Ginawa itong MTRCB para magsilbing taga-implementa ng “FAIR AND UNBIASED’ reporting ng mga TV,print and movie industry pero nagsawalang-kibo (literal, they turned a BLIND EYE) to that malicious political mud-slinging Ad.”

They ended their “memo” by saying that the next president should impose stricter censor laws for all forms of media.

The rest of the statement could be found at MTRCB’s page.

{Via} {MTRCB}

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Antidote to inane and offensive TV shows : Don’t watch

PBB737

PBB737

A number of parents and single adult friends who happened to watch some episodes of Pinoy Big Brother 737 were appalled by the very sexual behavior of housemates, who are all teenagers –the youngest are 12 years old.

Which made me wonder, if the audience have that reaction watching the reality show, how about the parents of those housemates?

PBB 737 is the 12th PBB. Most of the previous shows were in the higher age brackets.

Big Brother is a reality game show franchise created by Dutch John de Mol. A group of people called “housemates” live together for a long period of time (In PBB 737, it’s seven weeks) in a specially constructed large house.

During their time in the house they are isolated from the outside world. Contestants are continuously monitored by in-house television cameras as well as personal audio microphones during their entire stay.

It’s supposed to be a test of character.

Every week, a housemate/ contestant is evicted by votes from the viewers. The last remaining contestant becomes the grand prize winner which includes cash and a house and lot. The TV exposure has helped winners including non-winners carve out careers in show business.

MTRCB stepped into the picture upon getting complaints about the show from parents saying that it failed to protect the welfare and development of minor “housemates” as well as the general viewing public.

MTRCB said the complaints cited scenes offensive to the sensibilities of the viewing public such as but
not limited to the alleged “bromance” – love and affection between two males – between housemates a Karlos Lorerzo “Ker:zo” Gutierrez, 18, and l2-year old Bailey Thomas May.

They also cited the huddling together and engaging in flirtatious talks and actions among male and female housemates; the indecent proposal by housemate Ryan to his co-male housemate if the latter could be his “mistress; the Iack of privacy of a young Muslim woman and interaction with non-Muslim males.

One viewer said he was turned off by the flirtations of a teenage housemate who is a single mother with another housemate.

MTRCB Chair Eugenio Villareal.

MTRCB Chair Eugenio Villareal.

MTRCB called executive of ABS-CBN involved in the controversial show , Dr. Zandro G. Rapadas
of the U.P. College of Mass Communication and Ms. Arlene S. Lacson, who had complained about PBB737; and resource persons, among them, E arl P. Saavedra, of the Commissioner of the National Youth Commission; Georgina Gozo-Oliver of the Philippine Psychiatric Association; Director Jose Javier Reyes; psychologist Fr. Filoteo Mangulabnan, S.J.

The meeting resulted in MTRCB ordering ABS-CBN to institute remedial measures which include “To immediately cease and desist from requiring participants to engage in activities and tasks which may be deemed to be hazardous to their life and safety, or prejudicial to their physical, psychological, emotional, moral, spiritual, and social well-being.”

The show’s rating was changed from Parental Guidance (PG) to Strict Parental Guidance (SPG).
Programs classified as “SPG” may contain more serious topic and theme, which may not be advisable for children to watch except under the very vigilant guidance and presence of a parent or an adult.

Isn’t it ironic that these teen housemates, if they were the TV viewers, should not be watching these shows without the guidance of an adult when inside the Big Brothers house they are on their own, on display to the public.

MTRCB also limited the ABS-CBN’s application for permit to exhibit to seven episodes per application in order to ensure the correct and proper implementation of the committed remedial and self regulatory measures.
Many are asking, “why doesn’t MTRCB just order the scrapping of the show?”

The Philippines is still a democratic country and the Board is conscious of every citizen’s right to freedom of expression. Besides MTRCB, by its name, does classification of movies and TV shows to better guide the public for a more intelligent and worthwhile viewing.

It’s really up to the public. Don’t watch shows that are not worth watching.

Antidote to inane and offensive TV shows : Don’t watch

PBB737

PBB737

A number of parents and single adult friends who happened to watch some episodes of Pinoy Big Brother 737 were appalled by the very sexual behavior of housemates, who are all teenagers –the youngest are 12 years old.

Which made me wonder, if the audience have that reaction watching the reality show, how about the parents of those housemates?

PBB 737 is the 12th PBB. Most of the previous shows were in the higher age brackets.

Big Brother is a reality game show franchise created by Dutch John de Mol. A group of people called “housemates” live together for a long period of time (In PBB 737, it’s seven weeks) in a specially constructed large house.

During their time in the house they are isolated from the outside world. Contestants are continuously monitored by in-house television cameras as well as personal audio microphones during their entire stay.

It’s supposed to be a test of character.

Every week, a housemate/ contestant is evicted by votes from the viewers. The last remaining contestant becomes the grand prize winner which includes cash and a house and lot. The TV exposure has helped winners including non-winners carve out careers in show business.

MTRCB stepped into the picture upon getting complaints about the show from parents saying that it failed to protect the welfare and development of minor “housemates” as well as the general viewing public.

MTRCB said the complaints cited scenes offensive to the sensibilities of the viewing public such as but
not limited to the alleged “bromance” – love and affection between two males – between housemates a Karlos Lorerzo “Ker:zo” Gutierrez, 18, and l2-year old Bailey Thomas May.

They also cited the huddling together and engaging in flirtatious talks and actions among male and female housemates; the indecent proposal by housemate Ryan to his co-male housemate if the latter could be his “mistress; the Iack of privacy of a young Muslim woman and interaction with non-Muslim males.

One viewer said he was turned off by the flirtations of a teenage housemate who is a single mother with another housemate.

MTRCB Chair Eugenio Villareal.

MTRCB Chair Eugenio Villareal.

MTRCB called executive of ABS-CBN involved in the controversial show , Dr. Zandro G. Rapadas
of the U.P. College of Mass Communication and Ms. Arlene S. Lacson, who had complained about PBB737; and resource persons, among them, E arl P. Saavedra, of the Commissioner of the National Youth Commission; Georgina Gozo-Oliver of the Philippine Psychiatric Association; Director Jose Javier Reyes; psychologist Fr. Filoteo Mangulabnan, S.J.

The meeting resulted in MTRCB ordering ABS-CBN to institute remedial measures which include “To immediately cease and desist from requiring participants to engage in activities and tasks which may be deemed to be hazardous to their life and safety, or prejudicial to their physical, psychological, emotional, moral, spiritual, and social well-being.”

The show’s rating was changed from Parental Guidance (PG) to Strict Parental Guidance (SPG).
Programs classified as “SPG” may contain more serious topic and theme, which may not be advisable for children to watch except under the very vigilant guidance and presence of a parent or an adult.

Isn’t it ironic that these teen housemates, if they were the TV viewers, should not be watching these shows without the guidance of an adult when inside the Big Brothers house they are on their own, on display to the public.

MTRCB also limited the ABS-CBN’s application for permit to exhibit to seven episodes per application in order to ensure the correct and proper implementation of the committed remedial and self regulatory measures.
Many are asking, “why doesn’t MTRCB just order the scrapping of the show?”

The Philippines is still a democratic country and the Board is conscious of every citizen’s right to freedom of expression. Besides MTRCB, by its name, does classification of movies and TV shows to better guide the public for a more intelligent and worthwhile viewing.

It’s really up to the public. Don’t watch shows that are not worth watching.

Antidote to inane and offensive TV shows : Don’t watch

PBB737

PBB737

A number of parents and single adult friends who happened to watch some episodes of Pinoy Big Brother 737 were appalled by the very sexual behavior of housemates, who are all teenagers –the youngest are 12 years old.

Which made me wonder, if the audience have that reaction watching the reality show, how about the parents of those housemates?

PBB 737 is the 12th PBB. Most of the previous shows were in the higher age brackets.

Big Brother is a reality game show franchise created by Dutch John de Mol. A group of people called “housemates” live together for a long period of time (In PBB 737, it’s seven weeks) in a specially constructed large house.

During their time in the house they are isolated from the outside world. Contestants are continuously monitored by in-house television cameras as well as personal audio microphones during their entire stay.

It’s supposed to be a test of character.

Every week, a housemate/ contestant is evicted by votes from the viewers. The last remaining contestant becomes the grand prize winner which includes cash and a house and lot. The TV exposure has helped winners including non-winners carve out careers in show business.

MTRCB stepped into the picture upon getting complaints about the show from parents saying that it failed to protect the welfare and development of minor “housemates” as well as the general viewing public.

MTRCB said the complaints cited scenes offensive to the sensibilities of the viewing public such as but
not limited to the alleged “bromance” – love and affection between two males – between housemates a Karlos Lorerzo “Ker:zo” Gutierrez, 18, and l2-year old Bailey Thomas May.

They also cited the huddling together and engaging in flirtatious talks and actions among male and female housemates; the indecent proposal by housemate Ryan to his co-male housemate if the latter could be his “mistress; the Iack of privacy of a young Muslim woman and interaction with non-Muslim males.

One viewer said he was turned off by the flirtations of a teenage housemate who is a single mother with another housemate.

MTRCB Chair Eugenio Villareal.

MTRCB Chair Eugenio Villareal.

MTRCB called executive of ABS-CBN involved in the controversial show , Dr. Zandro G. Rapadas
of the U.P. College of Mass Communication and Ms. Arlene S. Lacson, who had complained about PBB737; and resource persons, among them, E arl P. Saavedra, of the Commissioner of the National Youth Commission; Georgina Gozo-Oliver of the Philippine Psychiatric Association; Director Jose Javier Reyes; psychologist Fr. Filoteo Mangulabnan, S.J.

The meeting resulted in MTRCB ordering ABS-CBN to institute remedial measures which include “To immediately cease and desist from requiring participants to engage in activities and tasks which may be deemed to be hazardous to their life and safety, or prejudicial to their physical, psychological, emotional, moral, spiritual, and social well-being.”

The show’s rating was changed from Parental Guidance (PG) to Strict Parental Guidance (SPG).
Programs classified as “SPG” may contain more serious topic and theme, which may not be advisable for children to watch except under the very vigilant guidance and presence of a parent or an adult.

Isn’t it ironic that these teen housemates, if they were the TV viewers, should not be watching these shows without the guidance of an adult when inside the Big Brothers house they are on their own, on display to the public.

MTRCB also limited the ABS-CBN’s application for permit to exhibit to seven episodes per application in order to ensure the correct and proper implementation of the committed remedial and self regulatory measures.
Many are asking, “why doesn’t MTRCB just order the scrapping of the show?”

The Philippines is still a democratic country and the Board is conscious of every citizen’s right to freedom of expression. Besides MTRCB, by its name, does classification of movies and TV shows to better guide the public for a more intelligent and worthwhile viewing.

It’s really up to the public. Don’t watch shows that are not worth watching.