NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Third Regular Session 
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24 AUG 28 ?6 -00
SENATE
s. No. 2805
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(In Substitution of Senate Bill Nos. 965, 1063, 1178, 1940 and 2195)
Prepared and submitted jointly by the Committees on Public Information and Mass 
Media; Ways and Means; Finance; and Games and Amusement with Senators Poe, 
Gatchalian, Tolentino, Padilla, and Lapid as authors thereof
AN ACT
STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE MANDATE, CAPABILITIES, AND 
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MOVIE AND TELEVISION REVIEW 
AND CLASSIFICATION BOARD (MTRCB), AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1986
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in 
Congress assembied:
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Section 1. Presidential Decree No. 1986, otherwise known as "Creating the
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Movie and Television Review and Classification Board", is hereby amended to read
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as follows:
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"SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. — THIS ACT SHALL BE 
KNOWN AS THE "MOVIE AND TELEVISION REVIEW AND 
CLASSIFICATION BOARD ACT".
Sec. [40] 2. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this 
Act, the following terms shall mean:


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[6] 1) [An] "Adult"[—\ REFERS TO any person eighteen (18) 
years of age or over.
2) "CHILDREN" [-] REFERS TO ANY PERSON BELOW 
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OVER BUT ARE UNABLE 
TO FULLY TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES FROM ABUSE, 
NEGLECT, CRUELTY, EXPLOITATION OR DISCRIMINATION 
BECAUSE OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY OR 
CONDITION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3(a), REPUBLIC ACT 
NO. 11596.
[i] 3) [Motion Picture] "MOVIE" [—] REFERS TO a series of 
pictures [projected in a screen] PRESENTED in rapid succession, 
with objects shown in successive positions siightly changed so as 
to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the 
objects move, whether the picture be black and white or colored, 
silent or with accompanying sound, on whatever medium and with 
whatever mechanism[s5 or equipment they are projected, [aed] in 
whatever material they are preserved or recorded for instant 
projection, WHETHER STREAMED THROUGH ON-DEMAND 
ONLINE STREAMING SERVICES AND ANY TECHNOLOGY OF 
SIMILAR NATURE. ffJFor the purpose of this Act, the material 
in which the [motion-picture] MOVIE is contained, preserved, or 
recorded, forms an integral part of the [motion picture] MOVIE 
subject of this Act.
4) "Non-TheatricalDistribution"[—'\ REFERS TO:


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a) 
Public showing of long and short [motion pictures] 
MOVIES through the use of mobile projection 
equipment not imposing admission feeS.
b) 
Showing long or short [motion pictures] MOVIES to 
organizations, societies, clubs, groups, etc. Such as 
films for children, educational, documentary, cultural, 
scientific, newsreel, industrial, sales, public relations, 
and instructional films.
5) "ONLINE CURATED CONTENT SERVICE" REFERS TO A 
STREAMING SERVICE THAT OFFERS A FULLY CURATED 
CONTENT CATALOGUE, CURATED BY THE STREAMING 
SERVICE PROVIDER.
6) "ON-DEMAND ONLINE STREAMING SERVICES" REFERS 
TO STREAMING MEDIA SERVICES THAT INCLUDE ONLINE 
CURATED CONTENT SERVICES/PLATFORMS THAT ARE 
PUBLICLY OFFERED AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE USERS 
THROUGH THE INTERNET. THE USERS WILL NEED AN 
INTERNET CONNECTION TO STREAM OR DOWNLOAD THE 
VIDEO CONTENT THAT MAY BE VIEWED OFFLINE.
[3] 7) [General] "PUBLIC Viewing" [—] REFERS TO making 
[motion pictures] MOVIES [available] ACCESSIBLE to THE 
general public for its viewing through convenient film packs or 
similar materials sold, leased, or lent in commercial outlets, public 
lending clubs, and similar organizations. ON-DEMAND ONLINE


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STREAMING SERVICES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE 
PUBLIC ARE CONSIDERED AS PUBLIC VIEWING.
[7] 8) "Review Session" [—shall mcon] REFERS TO the review 
and examination of [motion—pietores] MOVIES, television 
programs and similar shows, or publicity materials, by the BOARD. 
9) SERIES" REFERS TO A SET OR COLLECTION OF 
EPISODES OF A PROGRAM BROADCAST OR ONLINE 
STREAMING SHOWN AT INTERVALS.
[2] 10) "Television Broadcast" [—] REFERS TO public showing 
by transmitting sound or images by television or similar equipment, 
including cable television, and other limited audience distribution. 
[5] 11) "Theatrical Distribution"[—] REFERS TO public showing 
and/or exhibition in any cinema or theater or in any other place of 
[motion-pictures] MOVIES imposing admission fees on persons 
for entertainment, education, information, and advertising.
12) "USER" REFERS TO A PERSON WHO USES ON-DEMAND 
ONLINE STREAMING SERVICES WITH OR WITHOUT A FEE. 
[SECTION 1.] SEC. 3. Creation. — There is hereby created a 
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), 
hereinafter referred to as the BOARD, under the Office of the President 
of the Philippines. The BOARD shall have its principal office in 
[Metropolitan] METRO Manila.
Sec. f2] 4. Composition; Qualification; Benefits. — The BOARD 
shall be composed of a Chair[man^PERSON, a Vice-


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Chair[ffBf4PERSON and thirty (30) members, who shall all be 
appointed by the President of the Philippines. The 
Chair[fflaf»^PERSON7 AND the Vice-Chair[man-}PERSON[, and thc 
members of the BOARD,j shall hold office for a term of [one (l)j 
THREE (3) years, WHILE THE MEMBERS SHALL HOLD OFFICE 
FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS, unless sooner removed by the 
President for any cause[t]: Provided, That the[y} CHAIRPERSON, 
VICE-CHAIRPERSON AND THIRTY (30) MEMBERS OF THE 
BOARD shall be eligible for re-appointment [after the cxpiration-ef 
their term];. PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT NO CHAIRPERSON, 
VICE-CHAIRPERSON, OR MEMBER SHALL SERVE FOR MORE 
THAN TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE TERMS. If the 
Chair[man5PERSON, or the Vice-Chair[maa^PERSON, or any 
member of the BOARD fails to complete [hts] THEIR term, any person 
appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired [portion 
ef—the] term [of- the BOARD member whom- he—succeeds.]; 
PROVIDED, FINALLY, THAT SUCH SERVICE OF THE 
UNEXPIRED PORTION SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS A 
TERM.
No person shall be appointed to the BOARD [7] unless [hc-is] THEY 
ARE [a] natural-born citizens of the Philippines, not less than twenty- 
one (21) years of age, and of good moral character and standing in 
the community[7]: Provided, That in the selection of the members of 
the BOARD, due consideration shall be given to such qualifications as


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would produce a multi-sectoral combination of expertise in the various 
{areasj ASPECTS of [motion picture] THE MOVIES-and television 
INDUSTRIES; Provided, further, That at least five (5) members of 
the BOARD shall be members of the Philippine Bar[T]; Provided, finaiiy. 
That at least fifteen (15) members of the BOARD [may], OTHER 
THAN THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON, 
SHALL come from the movie, [ar»d] television, AND ON-DEMAND 
ONLINE STREAMING industr[y]IES [te—be] PREFERABLY 
nominated by legitimate associations representing the various sectors 
of [satd^ industr[y]IES.
[The Chairmao; the Vice-Chairman and othep-mcmbcrs of-tho
BOARD shall be cntitled-te-transportation/- rcprcscntation and other
allowances which shall in no ease-exceed FIVE THOUSAND PESOS
(P5,000.00) per month.]
THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON SHALL 
HAVE THE RANK, SALARY, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND 
BENEFITS EQUIVALENT TO A DEPARTMENT 
UNDERSECRETARY AND DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT 
SECRETARY, RESPECTIVELY.
EACH MEMBER OF THE THIRTY (30) MEMBERS OF THE 
BOARD SHALL RECEIVE REASONABLE HONORARIUM FOR 
EACH MOVIE, TRAILER, TELEVISION SHOW, TV PLUG, OR 
PUBLICITY MATERIAL ACTUALLY REVIEWED OR CLASSIFIED 
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APPROVAL OF
THE
PRESIDENT
FROM THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND 
MANAGEMENT (DBM).
THERE SHALL BE CREATED A SECRETARIAT OF THE 
BOARD WITH COMPLETE STAFFING POSITIONS.
Sec. [3| 5. Powers and Functions. — The BOARD shall have the 
following functions, powers, and duties:
a) [To] Promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary 
or proper for the implementation of this Act, and the 
accomplishment of its purposes and objectives, including 
guidelines and standards for production, advertising, and titles. 
ANY such rules and regulations shall take effect after fifteen 
(15) days following their publication in A newspaper [s] of 
general circulation in the Philippines;
b) [To] Screen, review, and examine all [motion pictures] 
MOVIES as herein defined, television programs [including] OR 
SERIES, publicity materials such as advertisements, trailers
be for] THEY ARE FOR theatrical or non-theatrical distribution, 
for television broadcast or for [general] PUBLIC viewing OR
STREAMED THROUGH ON-DEMAND ONLINE 
STREAMING SERVICES AND ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGY 
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Philippines, and in the latter case, whether they be for local 
PUBLIC viewing or for export;
c) [To] Approve or disapprove £7] OR delete objectionable 
portions from and/or prohibit the importation, exportation, 
production, copying, distribution, sale, lease, exhibition and/or 
television broadcast of [the motion—pictures] MOVIES, 
television programs, SERIES, and publicity materials FOR 
PUBLIC VIEWING subject of the preceding paragraph, which, 
in the judgment of the [board] BOARD applying contemporary 
Filipino cultural values as standard, are objectionable for being 
immoral, indecent, contrary to law and/or good customs, 
injurious to the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines or its 
people, or with a dangerous tendency to encourage the 
commission of violence or of a wrong or crime, OR FOR THE 
PROTECTION OF PUBLIC ORDER, OR PUBLIC HEALTH, 
such as but not limited to:
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Those which tend to incite subversion, insurrection, 
rebellion, or sedition against the State, or otherwise 
threaten the economic and/or political stability of the 
State;
ii. 
Those which tend to undermine the faith and confidence 
of the people in their government and/or the duly 
constituted authorities;
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iv. Those which serve no other purpose but to satisfy the 
market for violence or pornography;
V. Those which tend to abet the traffic in and use of 
prohibited drugs;
vi. 
Those which are libelous or defamatory to the good name 
and reputation of any person, whether living or dead; 
[arid]
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Those which may constitute contempt of court or of any 
quasi-judicial tribunal, or pertain to matters which are sub- 
judice in nature; AND
VIII. THOSE WHICH EXPRESS ON ACCOUNT OF 
NATIONAL, RACIAL, OR RELIGIOUS HATRED THAT 
CONSTITUTES 
INCITEMENT 
TO
DISCRIMINATION, HOSTILITY, VIOLENCE, OR 
NEGATIVE STEREOTYPING OR PREJUDICE 
AGAINST THE FILIPINO PEOPLE, INDIGENOUS 
PEOPLES, RELIGIOUS GROUPS, OR ANY ETHNIC 
GROUP WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY.
[Providcdr^miQNcr, That deletions or cuts-must not bo made on 
the master-negative of the films, and that-suc-h- master negative
shall be deposited with the Film Archives of the Philippines and 
shall be released for export purposes to the film owner only upon
showing of the proper cxport- permity-Prowr/cc^- /7r7a///, That-the
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ncgativc-shall be cxcliif
local showing;-}
D) [To] Supervise, regulate, and grant, deny or cancel, permits 
for the importation, exportation, production, copying, 
distribution, sale, lease, exhibition, [and/or] television 
broadcast, OR STREAMING THROUGH ON-DEMAND 
ONLINE STREAMING SERVICES of all [motion pictures] 
MOVIES, television programs, SERIES, and publicity 
materials, to the end that no such pictures, programs, and 
materials as are determined by the BOARD to be objectionable 
in accordance with paragraph (c) hereof shall be imported, 
exported, produced, copied, reproduced, distributed, sold, 
leased, exhibited and/or broadcast by television FOR PUBLIC 
VIEWING;
e) [To] Classify [motion-pictures] MOVIES, television programs, 
SERIES, and similar shows FOR PUBLIC VIEWING into 
categories such as ”G" or "For General Patronage" (all ages 
admitted), "P" or "Parental Guidance Suggested", "R" or 
"Restricted" (for adults only), "X" or "Not for Public Viewing", 
or such other categories as the BOARD may determine for the 
public interest;
f) [To] Close moviehouses and other similar establishments 
engaged in the public [exhibition] VIEWING of [motion 
pictures] MOVIES and television programs which violate the
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provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated 
by the BOARD pursuant hereto;
g) [To] Levy, assess and collect, and periodically adjust and revise 
the rates of, fees and charges for the work of review and 
examination and for the issuance of the licenses and permits 
which the BOARD is authorized to grant in the exercise of its 
powers and functions and in the performance of its duties and 
responsibilities;
h) [To] Deputize representatives from the government and from
the various associations in the movie industry, whose main 
duties shall be to help ensure compliance with all laws relative 
to the importation, exportation, copying, distribution, saie, 
lease, exhibition, [and/or] television broadcast of [metkm 
pictures] MOVIES, 
television 
programs, SERIES,
advertisements, and publicity materials. For this purpose, the 
BOARD may constitute such Regulatory Council or Councils 
composed of representatives from the government and the 
movie and television industry as may be appropriate to 
implement the purposes and objectives of this Act. The BOARD 
may also [eaH—on] DIRECT OR REQUIRE any law 
enforcement agency 
OR THE DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 
(DICT), NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
COMMISSION (NTC) OR OTHER CONCERNED
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AGENCIES, for assistance in the implementation and 
enforcement of its decisions, orders or awards; 
i) [To] Cause the prosecution, on behalf of the People of the 
Philippines, of violators of this Act, [of anti-trust,] obscenity, 
censorship and other laws pertinent to the movie [afid] 
television industry, AND ON-DEMAND ONLINE 
STREAMING SERVICES;
J) EXERCISE QUASI-JUDICIAL FUNCTION TO HEAR AND 
DECIDE, UPON A COMPLAINT OR MOTUPROPRIO, FOR 
VIOLATION OF THIS ACT AND IMPOSE ANY OF THE 
FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS:
I) 
IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND
PENALTIES UNDER THIS ACT;
II) 
PREVENTIVE CUSTODY OF EQUIPMENT AND 
MATERIALS USED IN THE EXHIBITION AND/OR 
COPYING OF MOVIES;
III) 
SUSPENSION, 
NON-RENEWAL 
OR
CANCELLATION OF THE LICENSES OR PERMITS 
TO OPERATE AND/OR EXHIBIT;
IV) 
SUSPENSION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS;
V) 
SEIZURE AND CONFISCATION OF THE 
OBJECTIONABLE MATERIAL BEING EXHIBITED
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OR SHOWN WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE 
BOARD OR IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT;
VI) 
CLOSURE OF MOVIE THEATERS, TELEVISION 
STATIONS, CABLE TELEVISION NETWORKS, 
ESTABLISHMENTS, OR ENTITIES ENGAGED IN 
THE PUBLIC VIEWING OF MOVIES, TELEVISION 
PROGRAMS AND PUBLICITY MATERIALS; AND,
VII) THE BLOCKING OF ON-DEMAND STREAMING
SERVICES THAT VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF 
THIS ACT AND ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS 
IN COORDINATION WITH THE NATIONAL 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND 
THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND 
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE 
ENFORCEMENT OF THE FINAL AND EXECUTORY 
DECISION OF THE BOARD.
FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE BOARD HAS THE POWER 
TO ISSUE SUBPOENA AD TESTIFICANDUM OR SUBPOENA 
DUCES TECUM TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF 
WITNESSES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND 
OTHER EFFECTS, TO CITE IN CONTEMPT PERSONS OR 
ENTITIES WILLFULLY DISREGARDING ITS PROCESS, AND 
TO DIRECT APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO 
ENFORCE ITS DECISIONS AND ISSUANCES.
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0] K) [Te] Prescribe the internal and operational procedures for the 
exercise of its powers and functions as well as the 
performance of its duties and responsibilities, including the 
creation and vesting of authority upon sub-committees of the 
BOARD for the work of review and other related matters; 
[and]
L) ADOPT THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF THE 
MTRCB TO BE PROPOSED TO THE DBM;
M) 
RECOMMEND THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND 
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES AND STAFFING 
PATTERN OF THE BOARD AND TO ESTABLISH, FIX, 
REVIEW, REVISE AND APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION 
PACKAGE FOR THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF 
THE BOARD SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE DBM;
N) GRANT AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, DONATIONS, FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MOVIE AND 
TELEVISION INDUSTRY, FORMER AND PRESENT 
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND STAFF, SUBJECT TO 
GUIDELINES APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND 
PERTINENT RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE 
COMMISSION ON AUDIT (COA); AND
[k] O) [Te] Exercise such other powers and functions as may be 
necessary or incidental to the attainment of the purposes and
objectives of this Act, and to perform such other related duties
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and responsibilities as may be directed by the President of the 
Philippines.
SEC. 6. POLICY ON ON-DEMAND STREAMING 
SERVICES. —THE ON-DEMAND STREAMING SERVICES ARE 
REQUIRED TO:
A) REGISTER WITH THE BOARD IN ORDER TO 
OPERATE IN THE PHILIPPINES;
B) COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN 
THIS ACT;
C) PROVIDE INFORMATIVE DESCRIPTIONS, BOTH IN 
ENGLISH AND FILIPINO LANGUAGES, OF THE 
RATINGS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ON THE 
CONTENT OFFERED TO FURTHER ASSIST USERS 
IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING 
THEIR VIEWING CHOICES;
D) ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE CLASSIFICATIONS 
AND RATINGS ARE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED TO 
NOTIFY USERS ON ALL THE CONTENT OFFERED. 
THE SAME SHALL ALSO BE DISPLAYED AT THE 
COMMENCEMENT OF THE MOVIES, TELEVISION 
PROGRAMS, AND SERIES INCLUDING THEIR 
PUBLICITY MATERIALS SUCH AS 
ADVERTISEMENTS, TRAILERS, AND SIMILAR 
MATERIALS.
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E) SUBMIT TO THE BOARD A COMPREHENSIVE LIST 
OF ALL THE CONTENT OFFERED IN ITS SERVICE, 
ACCOMPANIED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE 
CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATINGS. AT ALL TIMES, 
THE BOARD SHALL EXERCISE ITS REGULATORY 
POWERS EITHER MOTU PROPRIO OR ACTING ON 
A VALID COMPLAINT FILED BY ANY USER
ALLEGING
VIOLATION
OF
THE
CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATINGS OR ANY 
PROHIBITIVE PROVISION OF THIS ACT;
F) IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE SAFETY MEASURES 
FOR THE USERS TO RESTRICT CONTENT AND 
CONTROL ACCESS FOR PARENTAL CONTROL OR 
FOR DIFFERENT USERS TAKING INTO 
CONSIDERATION THE APPROPRIATENESS OF 
CLASSIFICATION AND RATINGS;
G) ESTABLISH A MECHANISM THAT ALLOWS USERS 
TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK WITHIN THE ON-DEMAND 
STREAMING SERVICES ON THE COMPLIANCE OF 
THE MOVIE, TELEVISION PROGRAM, OR SERIES 
CORRESPONDING TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS 
AND RATINGS DISPLAYED. THE FEEDBACK 
MECHANISM SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND
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PROMINENTLY FEATURED ON ITS PLATFORM OR 
WEBSITE;
H) 
ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE CONTACT 
INFORMATION, WHICH INCLUDES THE NAME OF 
THE PERSON IN CHARGE, EMAIL ADDRESS, 
LANDLINE, AND CELLPHONE NUMBERS, AS WELL 
AS THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS IN THE 
PHILIPPINES, FOR BOTH THE REGULATORY 
BOARD AND THE ON-DEMAND STREAMING 
SERVICES. IT SHALL BE PROMINENTLY 
DISPLAYED WITHIN THE SERVICE PROVIDER S 
PLATFORM OR WEBSITE;
I) ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM TO ACT 
TIMELY TO USERS' COMPLAINTS OR INQUIRIES 
ON CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATINGS IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS 
ACT AND TO REPORT PROMPTLY TO THE BOARD 
ON THE SAID COMPLAINT OR INQUIRIES AND 
THE ACTION TAKEN THEREON; AND
J) PROVIDE A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ON 
THE FOREGOING AND HELP CENTER ACCESSIBLE 
TO THE USERS.
Sec. [4^ 7. Decision. — The decision of the BOARD either 
approving or disapproving for exhibition in the Philippines a
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[motion picture] MOVIE, television program, SERIES, still and 
/OR other pictorial advertisement submitted to it for examination 
and review must be rendered within a period of ten (10) days 
which shall be counted from the date of receipt by the BOARD of 
an application for the purpose, together with [motion-pieture] 
MOVIE, television program, SERIES still AND/ or other pictorial 
advertisement to be reviewed.
For each review session, the Chair[men] PERSON of the 
BOARD shall designate a sub-committee composed of at least three 
(3) BOARD members to undertake the work of review. Any 
disapproval or deletion must be approved by a majority of the sub­
committee members so designated. After receipt of the written 
decision of the sub-committee, a motion for reconsideration in 
writing may be made, upon which the Chair[meo]PERSON of the 
BOARD shall designate a sub-committee of five (5) MEMBERS OF 
THE BOARD [members] to undertake a second review session, 
whose decision on behalf of the BOARD shall be rendered through 
a majority of the sub-committee members so designated and 
present at the second review session. This second review session 
shall be presided over by the Chair[man]PERSON, or the Vice- 
Chair[mao]PERSON, or by a member designated by the 
Chair[man]PERSON. The decision of the BOARD in the second 
review session shall be rendered within five (5) days from the date 
of receipt of the motion for reconsideration.
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Every decision of the BOARD [disapproving o motion 
picture, television program or publicity material-for-cxhibition in
the Philippines must be in writing-, and] IN THE EXERCISE OF 
ITS QUASI-JUDICIAL FUNCTION shall state the [reasons or
FACTUAL AND LEGAL BASIS OF
SUCH DECISION IN WRITING. No [film or motion-pietar-e] 
MOVIE intended for [exhibition] PUBLIC VIEWING at
moviehouses or theaters or on television shall be disapproved by 
reason of its topic, theme, or subject matter, but [opon-thc merits 
of each piet-ure-oF-program-eonsidcrcd in its entirety] ON THE 
GROUNDS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.
The [second] decision of the BOARD shall be final, with the 
exception of a decision disapproving [on-prohibiting] a [motion 
picture orj MOVIE, television program, OR SERIES, in its 
entirety which shall be appealable to the President of the 
Philippines, who may himself decide the appeal, or be assisted 
either by an ad hoc committee he may create or by the Appeals 
Committee herein created.
An Appeals Committee in the Office of the President of the 
Philippines is hereby created composed of a Chair[man]PERSON 
and four (4) members to be appointed by the President of the 
Philippines, which shall submit its recommendation to the 
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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY for Legal Affairs shall serve as the 
Secretariat of the Appeals Committee.
The decision of the President of the Philippines on any 
appealed matter shall be final.
Sec. [5] 
8. CHIEF Executive Officer. — The
Chair[maft]PERSON [of the BOARD] shall be the Chief Executive 
Officer of the BOARD [rHe] AND shall exercise the following 
functions, powers and duties:
a. Execute, implement, and enforce the decisions, orders, 
awards, rules, and regulations issued by the BOARD;
b. Direct and supervise the operations and the internal affairs 
of the BOARD;
c. Establish the internal organization and administrative 
procedures of the BOARD, and recommend to the BOARD 
the appointment of the necessary administrative and 
subordinate personnel; and
d. Exercise such other powers and functions and perform 
such duties as are not specifically lodged in the BOARD.
The Chief Executive Officer shall be assisted by an Executive 
Director who shall [be-appointcd by the President of the Philippines: 
The Executive Director shall] HAVE THE RANK, SALARY, RIGHTS, 
PRIVILEGES, AND BENEFITS EQUIVALENT TO AN EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTOR IV AND SHALL hold office for a term of [one (1) year] 
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any appointee shall be eligible for IMMEDIATE re-appointment [after 
the-expiration of his term].
[Unless otherwise provided by law, the Chief Exceutivc 
Officer shall rcceive-an annual salary of SEVENTY-TWO THOUSANO
PESOS (P72,000.00) and the Executive-Director shall receive an
annual salary of SIXTY THOUSAND PESOS (P60,000.0Q)t]
Sec. [6] 9. Examination and Review. — Except members 
of the BOARD [7] AND persons specifically authorized by the 
BOARD, [and two representatives each of the distributor and/or 
producer and exhibitor of the motion-picture,-television program
or publicity material under examination and review,] no person 
shall be allowed inside the [screening] REVIEW room during the 
examination and review of said [motion--picture] MOVIE, 
television program or publicity material. Before each review 
session, the distributor or producer shall submit to the BOARD a 
sworn statement declaring the exact number of prints OR 
DIGITAL COPIES made for the picture or material to be 
examined or reviewed, AND SUCH OTHER INFORMATION 
RELATED TO THE MATERIAL AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE 
TO COMPLETE ITS EXAMINATION AND REVIEW.
Sec. [7] 
10. [Unauthorized—showing—or—exhibition]
PROHIBITED ACTS. — THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE 
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A) [It shall be uf^lawfal] For any person or entity to
PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTE OR exhibit OR STREAM or 
cause to be PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED OR exhibited 
OR STREAM in any movie, [house] theater, [or-pubile 
piaee-or-by] television [within the Philippines], CABLE 
TELEVISION OR SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, ON- 
DEMAND STREAMING SERVICES, any [motion 
picture] MOVIE, television program, SERIES, or
displays- ifl-c-ennection -with- motion pieturesr-no^-dtfly
the BOARD; or to print or cause to be printed on any
motion picture-to-be exhibited-in-any -thcatcr-or public
place or by television a label or notice showing the same
to have been officially passed by the BOARD when the
same has not been previously authorized, except motion
picturesj—television—programs- or publicity material 
imprinted-er--exhibited by the Philippine Government 
and/or -its departments - and egencies, and newsreels] 
OR ADVERTISEMENT WHICH, IN THE JUDGMENT 
OF THE BOARD APPLYING CONTEMPORARY 
FILIPINO CULTURAL VALUES AS STANDARD, IS 
OBJECTIONABLE AS MENTIONED UNDER 
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FOR ANY MOVIE THEATERS, TELEVISION 
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DEMAND ONLINE STREAMING SERVICES, AND 
OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITY TO ENGAGE IN THE 
MOVIE, TELEVISION, AND ADVERTISING 
INDUSTRY, UNDER THE REGULATORY POWER OF 
THE BOARD, WITHOUT THE ENTITY FIRST BEING 
REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD;
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FOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO PUBLICLY 
DISTRIBUTE OR EXHIBIT OR CAUSE TO BE 
PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED OR EXHIBITED IN ANY 
MOVIE THEATER, TELEVISION, CABLE 
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SERVICES, OR SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, ANY 
MOVIES, TELEVISION PROGRAM, PUBLICITY 
MATERIAL OR ADVERTISEMENT THAT HAS NOT 
BEEN OR DIFFERENT FROM THAT AS REVIEWED, 
CLASSIFIED AND APPROVED FOR DISTRIBUTION 
OR EXHIBITION BY THE BOARD, OR WHICH, 
ALTHOUGH PREVIOUSLY CLASSIFIED, ARE 
COVERED BY PERMITS THAT HAVE ALREADY 
EXPIRED, OR CANCELED, OR HAVE BEEN 
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FOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO PRINT OR 
CAUSE TO BE PRINTED ON ANY MOVIE, 
TELEVISION OR CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAM, 
PUBLICITY MATERIAL OR ADVERTISEMENT A 
LABEL OR NOTICE TO THE EFFECT THAT THE 
SAME HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CLASSIFIED BY THE 
BOARD WHEN IN FACT IT HAS NOT BEEN SO 
CLASSIFIED;
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FOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO EXHIBIT FOR 
PUBLIC VIEWING A MOVIE OTHER THAN THE 
ADVERTISED AS SHOWING EVEN IF THE FILM 
SHOWN HAS A VALID PERMIT;
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FOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO EXHIBIT OR 
CAUSE THE EXHIBITION IN MOVIE THEATERS, 
CINEMAS, OR SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS, OF 
ANY MOVIE WHICH HAD ALREADY BEEN SHOWN 
AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD PREVIOUSLY, 
WITHOUT THE WORD "RE-ISSUE" CLEARLY AND 
BOLDLY STAMPED IN THE PUBLICITY 
MATERIALS OF THE SAID MOVIE;
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FOR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO DISTRIBUTE, 
EXHIBIT OR SHOW OR CAUSE THE 
DISTRIBUTION, EXHIBITION, OR SHOWING OF 
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THAT HAS BEEN DISAPPROVED FOR PUBLIC 
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CAUSE THE EXHIBITION OF ANY MOVIE, 
TELEVISION OR CABLE TELEVISION PROGRAM, 
PUBLICITY MATERIAL, OR ADVERTISEMENT FOR 
PUBLIC VIEWING BELOW THE AUDIENCE 
SUITABILITY AS INDICATED IN THE "PERMIT TO 
EXHIBIT";
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FOR ANY PERSON TO MISREPRESENT OR MAKE 
USE OF ANY FALSE EVIDENCE ABOUT THE AGE OF 
A PERSON IN ORDER TO GAIN ADMISSION INTO 
A MOVIE THEATER OR SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENT 
SHOWING A MOVIE CLASSIFIED BY THE BOARD 
AS NOT SUITED TO THE AGE OF A PERSON;
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FOR ANY MOVIE THEATER, CINEMA, OR SIMILAR 
ESTABLISHMENT TO ALLOW THE ADMISSION OF 
ANY PERSON BELOW THE AGE QUALIFICATION 
REQUIRED BY THE FILM'S CLASSIFICATION AS 
INDICATED IN THE "PERMIT TO EXHIBIT." IN 
CASE OF DOUBT AS TO THE AGE OF THE PERSON 
SEEKING ADMISSION, THE LATTER SHALL BE 
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AGE. IT SHALL NOT BE A DEFENSE FOR THE 
PERSON ADMITTING THE MINOR THAT THEY DID 
NOT KNOW OR WAS NOT AWARE OF THE REAL 
AGE OF THE MINOR SEEKING ADMISSION TO 
THE MOVIE THEATER, CINEMA OR SIMILAR 
ESTABLISHMENTS; AND
K) FOR ANY MOVIE THEATER, CINEMA OR SIMILAR 
ESTABLISHMENT TO FAIL IN STRICTLY 
COMPLYING WITH THE AGE VERIFICATION. THE 
ABSENCE OF PROOF OR EVIDENCE THAT A 
MINOR DOES NOT MEET THE AGE OF 
QUALIFICATION SHALL GIVE THE MOVIE 
THEATER, CINEMA, OR SIMILAR 
ESTABLISHMENT THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT THE 
MINOR FROM ENTERING THE PREMISES 
DESPITE THE PRESENCE OF AN ACCOMPANYING 
PERSON OF LEGAL AGE AND/OR THE CONSENT 
OF THE LATTER TO THE MINOR'S ADMISSION 
INTO THE PREMISES.
Sec. [8] 11. Posting or Display of [Gerttflcatc or.Label]
THEATRICAL PERMIT TO EXHIBIT OR CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION. — The
MOVIE exhibitors shall
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BOARD, and shall post or display, or cause to be posted or 
displayed, the said [certificate or label] THEATRICAL PERMIT 
TO EXHIBIT OR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION at 
conspicuous places near the entrances to theaters or places of 
exhibition, AND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MOVIE, 
TELEVISION PROGRAM, SERIES OR OTHER PUBLICITY 
MATERIALS and shall include in all their cinema advertisements 
announcements stating the classification [, as provided in Section
3 (c) hereof,] RATING of the [motion.picture] MOVIE being
exhibited or advertised. ON-DEMAND ONLINE STREAMING 
SERVICES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE BOARD 
CLASSIFICATION RATING AND, AT THE BEGINNING OF 
THE MOVIE OR PROGRAM OR ANY OF ITS PUBLICITY 
MATERIALS, AND SHALL DISPLAY THE CLASSIFICATION 
RATING PURSUANT TO THIS DECREE.
unlawful for any person bclow-eighteen-years of ago to enter, to
fflisfepresent or make use of-any false evidence about his or her
age-in-order to gain admission into, a movichouse or theater
shewmg-a- motion picture classified as "Restricted" or "For Adults
Only" by the BOARD. It shall be-also-unlawful for any employee of
a-movie house or theater to sell to, or receive from, another person
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the person seeking admission, the lottcr shall be required to exhibit
his-or her residence certificate-er-other proof of age.]
SEC. 12. APPLICABILITY. — MOVIES, TELEVISION 
PROGRAMS, SERIES, PUBLICITY MATERIALS, OR 
ADVERTISEMENTS PRODUCED, IMPRINTED, OR 
EXHIBITED BY THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AND/OR 
ITS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, SHALL NOT BE UNDER 
THE REGULATORY JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD BUT 
SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CLASSIFICATION RATING 
PURSUANT TO THIS DECREE.
Sec. [ii] 13. Penalt[y]IES. — (A) CRIMINAL PENALTY. 
-Any person who violates the provisions of this Decree and/or the 
implementing rules and regulations issued by the BOARD, shall, 
upon conviction, be punished by a [mandatory] penalty of three 
(3) months and one day to one (1) year imprisonment, [plus a 
fine of not less than fifty thousand-peses-but-not-more than one
hundred thousand pesos. The penalty shall apply-whether-tlae
person shall have eommitted the.violation either as principal,
aeeempficer-er-acccssory^IRhc offender is an alien, he shall be 
deported immediately. The lieerrse-te-operate the movie house,
theater, or television station shall also be revoked.] Should the 
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therefore, shall be the persons penalized.
(B) ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. — THE FOLLOWING 
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES SHALL BE IMPOSED:
1. REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION;
2. CONFISCATION OF THE MATERIAL/S VIOLATIVE OF 
THIS ACT;
3. FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS 
(P50,000.00) BUT NOT EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED 
THOUSAND PESOS (P500,000.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED BY 
THE BOARD FOR:
i. VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-A OF THIS DECREE;
ii. VIOLATION OF SECTION 10 SUBPARAGRAPHS 
(A), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (I), (J), OR (K) OF 
THIS DECREE;
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REFUSAL TO ADMIT THE BOARD, ITS 
REPRESENTATIVES, OR AUTHORIZED DEPUTIES TO 
CINEMAS, THEATERS, AND SIMILAR 
ESTABLISHMENTS;
iv. EXHIBITION, DISPLAY, OR DISTRIBUTION OF 
UNAPPROVED STILL PHOTOS, BILLBOARDS, 
LEAFLETS, POSTERS, LAYOUTS, AND PHOTO 
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vii. TAMPERING OF A REVIEWED MATERIAL OR 
FALSIFICATION THEREOF;
viii. TAMPERING OR FALSIFICATION OF A PERMIT 
TO EXHIBIT;
ix. EXPORTATION OR IMPORTATION OF MOVIES OR 
TELEVISION PROGRAMS WITHOUT A VALID 
PERMIT.
THE BOARD MAY DIRECT THE APPROPRIATE 
AGENCY TO BLOCK ON-DEMAND STREAMING 
SERVICE PROVIDER ON THE INTERNET FOR 
VIOLATION OF SECTION 5 (A).
IN ADDITION TO THE IMPOSABLE FINES HEREIN, 
AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO TWO HUNDRED 
PERCENT (200%) OF THE PRESCRIBED REVIEW FEE 
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Sec. [i2] 14. Banning of [Motion—Pictores-and] MOVIES, 
Television Programs, AND SERIES. — In the event a [motion-picture 
or] MOVIE, television program, OR SERIES, after examination and 
review by the BOARD, is declared unfit for PUBLIC exhibition in the 
Philippines, the said [motion-picture-or] MOVIE, television program, 
OR SERIES shall be returned by the importer or distributor thereof to 
the country of origin or to any other place outside of the Philippines 
within a period of thirty (30) days, which shall be counted from the 
date of receipt by the importer or distributor of the decision of the 
BOARD banning the [motion-picture] MOVIE or television program for 
exhibition in the Philippines, [and all customs duties and internal 
revenue taxes paid by the importer-or-di5tributor--on-ae-eount of the
importation to and entry into the Philippines of the said motion picture
or television—program -shall—be automatically refunded—by—the
government-office concerned to the said importer or distributor. A copy
of-the decision of the BOARD banning motion picture or television
program for-exhibition.in-thc Phitippines-shalt-bc furnished to the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue and to the Collector of Customs of 
the port of entry of the said motion picture-on-television-program, and
the same shall constitute a sufficient authority-to-the Commissioner of
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distributor on account of the importation of -thc banned mot-iof^-pictufe 
OFtelcvision program.]
Sec. [iS] 15. Inspection. — In addition to its powers vested 
by law, and for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this 
Act, the BOARD or its duly authorized representatives shall have 
the power to inspect all public exhibitions of any [motion picture] 
MOVIE or publicity material in moviehouses, theaters and other 
public establishments, and in any case, upon discovery of any 
[motion-picture] MOVIE or publicity material which, although 
previously approved by the BOARD, has been tampered with to 
introduce any unapproved matter, to immediately seize the article 
containing or incorporating such unapproved matter and to cause 
the prosecution of the person(s) responsible for the violation of 
this Act, Presidential Decree No. 49 and/or the Revised Penal 
Code, as amended.
Upon conviction of the violator(s), the materials seized as 
well as the other proceeds or instruments of the crime shall be 
disposed of in accordance with the Revised Penal Code, as 
amended.
[Sec. 14. Manila Film Center.-----Motion pictures imported
oppreduced by the management of4;he-ManilQ Film Center whether 
singly or in joint venture with Filipino or foreign citizens,
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supervision end contref-of-the BOARD; Provided, Ihut, such motion
pictures ore exhibited-or shown only in the Film Center; Provided,
fufthec, That such motion pictures shall be-subject to review and
examination-by-the BOAftEHn-case-they-are-distributed for general
viewing elsewhere in the Philippines.]
SEC. 16. EXEMPTION FROM TAX, LEGAL PROCESS, 
AND LIEN. — ALL LAWS TO THE CONTRARY 
NOTWITHSTANDING, THE BOARD AND ALL ITS ASSETS 
AND PROPERTIES, ALL FEES AND CHARGES COLLECTED 
AND ALL ACCRUALS THERETO, AS WELL AS ALL SUPPLIES, 
EQUIPMENT, PAPERS OR DOCUMENTS SHALL BE EXEMPT 
FROM DIRECT TAX, ASSESSMENT, FEE, CHARGE, OR 
CUSTOMS OR IMPORT DUTY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 
TO ATTACHMENTS, GARNISHMENTS, LEVY OR SEIZURE. 
THIS WILL NOT COVER ANY TAX OR ASSESSMENTS FOR WHICH 
THE MTRCB MAY BE CONSTITUTED AS THE COLLECTING OR 
REMITTING AGENT.
Sec. fl5] 17. Abolition of the Board of Review for Motion 
Pictures and Television. - The Board of Review for Motion Pictures 
and Television (BRMPT) created under Republic Act No. 3060, as 
amended, is hereby abolished, and its powers and functions are 
hereby transferred to the BOARD. Such transfer shall include the 
corresponding balances of appropriations, records, equipment, 
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will ensure the least disruption of operations.
Ali personnel affected by the abolition shall be deemed 
separated from the service, unless re-appointed to appropriate 
positions in the BOARD. Any affected officer or employee not re­
appointed, or who refuses his re-appointment, shall be paid the 
money value of his accumulated vacation and sick leaves and such 
retirement benefits as may be due to him under existing laws. Any 
person not qualified for retirement benefits shall be paid a fraction of 
more than six months being considered one whole year payable In 
lump sum based on the highest monthly salary received from the 
savings and salary lapses in the BRMPT.
The incumbent Chairman, Vice-Chairman and members, and 
personnel of the BRMPT shall continue to perform their duties and 
functions in a hold-over capacity, until the new Chairman and at least 
five members of the BOARD shall have been appointed and qualified.
Sec. 18. Organizational Pattern Personnel. - The BOARD 
shall determine its organizational structure and its staffing patterns. 
It shall have the power to suspend or dismiss for cause any employee 
and/or approve or disapprove the appointment, transfer or detail of 
employees. It shall appoint the Secretary of the BOARD who shall be 
the official custodian of the records of the meetings of the BOARD 
and who shall perform such other duties and functions as directed 
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and its officers and employees shall be subject to the Civil Service 
Law, rules and regulations; Provided, That technical personnel shall 
be selected on the basis of merit and fitness to be determined in 
accordance with such policies and guidelines as may be approved by 
the BOARD.
Sec. [T8] 20. Commission on Audit. - The Chairman of the 
Commission on Audit shall be the ex officio Auditor of the BOARD. 
For this purpose, he may appoint a representative who shall be the 
auditor of the BOARD, together with the necessary personnel to 
assist said representative in the performance of his duties. The 
number and salaries of the auditor and said personnel shall be 
determined by the Chairman of the Commission on Audit, subject to 
rules and regulations of the Commission on Audit. Said salaries and 
all other expenses of maintaining the auditor's office shall be paid by 
the BOARD.
The Auditor shall, as soon as practicable, but not later than 
three (3) months after the accounts have been submitted to audit, 
send an annual report to the BOARD. The Auditor shall also submit 
such periodic or special reports as the BOARD may deem necessary 
or proper.
Sec. [T9] 21. Annual Report. — The BOARD shall, within 
three (3) months after the end of every fiscal year, submit its 
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accomplishments together with its plans and recommendations to 
improve and develop its operations and the supervision and 
regulation of the movie and television industry.
Sec. 22. [Smking] RETAINED INCOME Fund. — 
Notwithstanding any provision of law, rule or regulation, executive 
or administrative order to the contrary, there is hereby established 
a [Smkmg] RETAINED INCOME Fund, to be MAINTAINED 
AND administered at all times by the BOARD, AND WITHOUT 
NEED OF REMITTANCE TO THE NATIONAL TREASURY BUT 
SUBJECT TO EXISTING GOVERNMENT AUDITING RULES 
AND REGULATIONS. IT SHALL COMPRISE THIRTY 
PERCENT (30%) OF [consisting of] all [suchj fees, [and] 
charges, IMPOSITIONS, FINES, AND/OR PENALTIES 
IMPOSED levied, assessed, and collected by the BOARD [which], 
IT shall be at the immediate disposal of the BOARD to be used 
[exclusively] for the MAINTENANCE, operational, [arth] 
administrative expenses of the BOARD, and for the acquisition of 
necessary PROPERTIES, facilities, supplies and equipment. THE 
MTRCB SHALL SUBMIT, EITHER IN PRINTED FORM OR BY 
WAY OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT, TO THE DBM, COPY 
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