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New Bill in the Philippines and Online Content Regulation (Level A2) — a flag on a pole

New Bill in the Philippines and Online Content RegulationCEFR A2

18 Jun 2025

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Adapted from Mong Palatino, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by iSawRed, Unsplash

Level A2 – High beginner / Elementary
2 min
65 words

A new bill in the Philippines will change the powers of the MTRCB. This board currently checks films and TV shows. With the new bill, the MTRCB can also manage online content.

Artists and advocates are worried. They think this bill could limit freedom of expression. They fear it may hurt the film and TV industry. There is a call for discussion about this bill.

Difficult words

  • bill — A proposal for new laws or changes to laws.
  • manage — To control or be responsible for something.
  • content — The information or material in films and shows.
  • expression — The act of showing thoughts or feelings.

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Discussion questions

  • How do you feel about changes to media rules?
  • Why do you think freedom of expression is important?
  • What role should the government have in media?

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