Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
37 words
- A new bill is in the Philippines.
- The bill is about online content.
- The MTRCB will have more power.
- Filipino artists are worried.
- They fear censorship of films and shows.
- Many people want to discuss the bill.
Difficult words
- bill — A proposal for a new law.
- content — Information created for media like websites.
- censorship — Control of what can be shown or said.
- artists — People who create art, like music or films.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about online content rules?
- Why is censorship a concern for artists?
- Have you seen films that were censored?
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