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17 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Aktor PH, DGPI oppose Senate bill expanding MTRCB's mandate
The League of Filipino Actors (Aktor PH) and the Directors' Guild of the Philippines, Inc. (DGPI) released statements opposing Senate Bill No. 2805, also known as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Act. The bill, sponsored by Senator Robin Padilla, aims to update the MTRCB's charter by expanding its mandate to include streaming platforms in its regulatory powers. It was approved on third and final reading on Monday. In Aktor PH's statement Friday, it urged Congress to "halt" Senate Bill 2805 and lead a dialogue with the creative industry. Aktor PH chairman, Dingdong Dantes, also shared the statement on his Instagram Stories. "Any legislation that impacts freedom of expression, artistic integrity, and livelihood must be shaped with those who live and work in this space," Aktor PH said. While the group recognized existing provisions that protect creators, it affirmed its belief in "a self-regulating industry, where accountability is upheld from within, and reforms are made in genuine partnership with the community." According to Aktor PH, it supports safeguards against harm and exploitation "but not vague standards or sweeping controls" that risk suppressing voices and opportunities in the creative industry. "We urge our legislators to bring the industry to the table and begin again -- so that any regulatory framework truly protects, not polices, the creative space," Aktor PH said. On Wednesday, the DGPI also released a statement strongly opposing Senate Bill 2805. "In its Declaration of Policy, the proposed law deletes the current law's intentions for self-regulation of the film/TV industries and converts the MTRCB into a parens patriae (parent of the country), concentrating instead on its self-anointed role as guardian of public morals — a narrow reading of the State's protective function as it serves only those who find it convenient to yield their parental guardian duties to the MTRCB,' it said. According to the DGPI, it supports the classification of content to control minors' access and help guide parents on what their children may watch. However, it rejected "the bill's retention of the X--rating which bans exhibition of provocative or unorthodox content to adults who have the right to decide what they should or should not see." The group added that the proposed law "impinges on a struggling local film industry" and "would further destroy content creators' rights to free expression and viewers' rights to free access to expression." The DGPI also reiterated it is against the expansion of the MTRCB's mandate into the online streaming space because this space is considered "a private viewing experience" and not a public exhibition of content. Meanwhile, the MTRCB said on Thursday that it will "defer to the wisdom of our lawmakers" when it comes to Senate Bill 2805. "It is worth noting that the House of Representatives has yet to pass its version of the bill. So, it may continue into the next Congress where it will be subjected to deliberations and further discussions," the board said. According to the MTRCB, the amendments in the bill aim to create "mechanisms for cooperation with online streaming and online curated content providers (OCCs) and streaming videos on-demand (SVOD)." It also underscored that it "does not seek to rate or review" OCCs and SVODs covered by the amendments. "There is no prior constraint or a mandatory review before content is shown. Rather, the measure seeks to ensure that the State is not left helpless in addressing valid concerns and issues such as harmful online contents, particularly materials involving child abuse, exploitation, or voyeurism," said the MTRCB. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Aktor PH led by Dingdong Dantes launches website with online database for Filipino actors
The League of Filipino Actors (Aktor PH) led by its Chairman, Dingdong Dantes, launched its official website during its general assembly over the weekend. According to Aubrey Carampel's report in "24 Oras" Tuesday, the website has an online database that will serve as a directory for all the Filipino actors in the organization. "Ito 'yung parang representation natin hindi lang dito sa Pilipinas kundi pati in future purposes, pati sa ibang bansa pag may casting para sa mga artista. Ang goal namin ito'y maging top-of-mind website na puntahan nila to search for all the actors in the Philippines," said the Kapuso Primetime King. Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado also attended the general assembly, as well as various actors in film, TV, and theater from different networks. Aside from the website, Aktor PH will also launch a podcast. Moreover, Dingdong said that among the goals of the organization is to offer benefits like health insurance to its members. They also plan to have a program for senior citizen actors. "'Yung health insurance, 'yan yung isa sa pinaka-gap sa atin, sa mga workers in the industry. If you become a member, you are entitled to a certain benefit," he said. Aktor PH is an organization dedicated to enriching and protecting the rights and lives of actors in the Philippines through a supportive community, training programs, workshops, mentorship, and more. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio weigh in on state of Philippine film industry
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio weighed in on the current state of local cinema, highlighting significant challenges alongside new opportunities presented by the digital era. In Friday's 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' Dingdong acknowledged that while these challenges are present, they are not unlike those faced by developed countries. 'Sa kabila ng challenges, naniniwala ako na marami ring mga opportunities,' he said. The Kapuso Primetime King specifically pointed to the advent of the digital age and digital era, where everything is online, as a transformative factor. 'Suddenly we become global actors and actresses. 'Yung mga kuwento natin, naikukuwento na natin sa ibang bansa na hindi natin nagagawa dati,' he said. Charo continued, saying that the industry is 'very challenged.' ''Yun na nga, with the shift to the digital platform, even the theatrical screens, 'no? The malls now are cutting back on the number of theaters. Admission prices have gone up. We're one of the most heavily taxed industry,' she said. Charo hoped that the government will recognize the entertainment industry as a 'real industry.' 'We're not here just to entertain people, you know? We're here to make a living and to make a statement for the great artists, the great Filipino artists, 'di ba? Kasi magagaling ang creatives natin, ang mga artista natin, and I think we deserve that recognition from government,' she said. She expressed happiness that industry leaders such as the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Film Academy of the Philippines, and Dingdong, in his capacity as president of Aktor PH (League of Filipino Actors), are active and deeply immersed in the current conditions. 'And with small steps naman, maraming na-a-address. But we really have to get together as an industry. We have to unite. We have to be one. We have to continue to support each other,' she said. Dingdong and Charo recently visited Bahay ni Kuya as the latest house guests in "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." While inside, they hosted a game show and also gave the "PBB" housemates some words of wisdom. Dingdong and Charo are starring in the upcoming film, 'Only We Know,' which was presented to them seven years ago. The film also marks Charo's first time doing a romance film. 'Sabi ko nga kay Dong in some of our conversations, 'This is also a risk, but maybe more of a risk for you.' Kaya tinanong ko siya, 'Sigurado ka? Gagawin mo talaga 'to?'' Charo said. She also clarified that they are not a love team. 'We're two professionals who got together and we breathed life into this beautiful narrative. I'm proud to say that we were able to create a love team in Betty and Ryan,' she said. 'Only We Know' premieres in cinemas on June 11. —Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News
