JERRY OLEA
Sinuspindi ng MTRCB noong Enero 15, 2024 ang TV program na Private Convos with Doc Rica dahil sa explicit content nito.
Ang nasabing programa na hinu-host ni Dr. Rica Cruz ay umeere sa One News PH.
Isa iyon sa inusisa kay MTRCB Chair Lala Sotto nang mag-courtesy call sa kanya ang Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) noong Enero 30, 2024, Martes, sa tanggapan ng MTRCB sa Timog Avenue, Quezon City.
Pahayag noon ni Chair Lala, “Numerous complaints filed regarding the show because almost all episodes are unsuitable for television.
“You cannot be talking about… I don’t to say it… but you cannot be talking about ahhmmm… you cannot be saying that kind of language.
“You cannot be airing that on TV. I’m sorry, ha, I just cannot elaborate because it would be sub judice.”
Pagdidiin pa ni Chair Lala, “The MTRCB is here as a regulatory body and we are here to uphold our mandate. We will follow our Presidential Decree.
“So it’s up to them, it’s their right to defend themselves but we already have a decision.”
Ngayong Marso 14, Huwebes, ay ibinasura ng MTRCB ang apela ng nasabing programa na baligtarin ang pasya.
Narito ang kabuuan ng pahayag ng MTRCB sa nasabing usapin:
“The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) junked the Motion for Reconsideration filed by Cignal TV Inc. and its TV Program ‘Private Convos with Doc Rica’ seeking to overturn the Board’s decision on 15 January 2024.
“In its decision released on 14 March 2024, the Board upheld its verdict after finding the show with explicit content on graphic sexual experiences bared by its guests during child-viewing hours.
“‘The welfare of the Filipino child should not be undermined. As a Regulatory and Developmental Board, the MTRCB ensures that content under its jurisdiction fosters positive values and contributes to the moral development of children,’ MTRCB Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Lala Sotto said.
“According to the Board, its decision was in line with the Board’s duty as ‘parens patriae’ to protect children from inappropriate content that may be prejudicial to the promotion of quality television programs and the protection of children’s moral development.
“The Board maintained its original position, stating that the TV program purely appeals to ‘prurient interest’ in violation of P.D. No. 1986.
“The Board remained unconvinced by the Respondents’ assertions and reiterated that the use of sex-laden language and explicit discussions on sexual experiences have no place during child-viewing hours.”
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GORGY RULA
Mas mahigpit ang MTRCB sa TV kesa sa pelikula.
Ang TV program kasi ay libreng napapanood sa kani-kanyang bahay.
Pahayag ni Chair Lala, “We are really stricter with television programs because children can just watch easily with just a remote control.
“Sa movies, sa theater, we have full control. We are able to tell the cinemas not to accept children below a certain age group, that’s why.”
Ang pelikula, kailangan pang magbayad sa sinehan. At mahigpit na ipinapatupad ng mga takilyera ang MTRCB rating.
May mga pagkakataong nire-require ng takilyera ang manonood na magpakita ng ID kung ang palabas ay R-18, R-16, o R-13.
Bilang na bilang ang R-18 movies na ipinapalabas sa bansa, dahil hindi tinatanggap ang mga iyon sa SM cinemas.
Iyong critically acclaimed Hollywood film na Poor Things ay binigyan ng R-16 rating ng MTRCB kahit may frontal nudity ng lalaki at babae. Hindi mahalay ang mga eksenang iyon, makatuturan sa kuwento.
Ayun, tinanghal na best actress sa nakaraang 96th Academy Awards o Oscars ang bida sa Poor Things na si Emma Stone.
Nag-premiere ang Poor Things sa 80th Venice International Film Festival, at natamo nito roon ang Golden Lion award.
Ang tatlo pang awards ng Poor Things sa nakaraang Oscars ay sa mga kategoryang best production design, best makeup and hairstyling, at best costume design.
Pinarangalan ang Poor Things maging sa iba pang award-giving bodies, kabilang sa 81st Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards, at Critics’ Choice Awards.
NOEL FERRER
Tama, may konteksto kasi ng buong istorya kapag sa pelikula. E sa TV, may access ang kahit sino.
Kung online ang show ni Doc Rica, hindi iyon pakikialaman ng MTRCB dahil hindi nila iyon sakop.
Pero siyempre, kailangan pa ring sumunod sila sa community standard, halimbawa’y sa YouTube or Facebook. Puwede rin silang i-report doon at suspindihin, if ever.
Ang tanong, bakit tinatangkilik ang ganitong panoorin?
Sana, yung naturaleza natin, pati na yung support institutions like family, school, church ay magturo sa atin kung ano ang wasto at hindi — and given these platforms and programs, our true character will surface.