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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board on Tuesday cited the limits of freedom of expression in justifying its decision to give documentary film 'Alipato at Muog' an X rating.MTRCB Chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio made the statement at the Senate finance subcommittee's hearing on the agency's proposed P164 million budget for 2025.
It is the section 3 of PD 1986," she added, reiterating that the film "tends to undermine the faith and confidence of the people in their government or duly-constituted authorities."The MTRCB chairperson maintained that they did not infringe on the right to freedom of expression as she noted that they have given an exemption permit for the documentary film's public exhibition during this year's Cinemalaya Film Festival.
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