Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1827)
The MTRCB Appeals Committee was abolished by Executive Order No. 357, series of 2004.
The MTRCB Appeals Committee is composed of five (5) members who are appointed or designated by the President of the Philippines.
The members include a Representative of the President (Chairman), Representative of the Press Secretary (Vice Chairman), Representative of the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs (Member), Representative of the Movie Industry (Member), and Representative of the Television Industry (Member).
At least three (3) concurring members of the Committee must vote in favor for the validity of a decision.
The sole function of the MTRCB Appeals Committee is to review the second decision of the MTRCB disapproving or prohibiting in its entirety the exhibition of a motion picture or television program and submit its recommendations to the President.
The appeal is directed to the President of the Philippines, through the MTRCB Appeals Committee.
The Committee must submit its recommendations within thirty (30) days from the perfection of the appeal.
The Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (ODESLA) serves as the Secretariat.
The MTRCB representative serves as an Observer and may be consulted by the Committee on matters related to MTRCB rules and the circumstances of the case under review.
Yes, in addition to existing rules and provisions, the Committee may promulgate its own rules of procedure for the conduct of the review.
It repeals Section 1 (A) (3) of Executive Order No. 357, s. of 2004, and amends Memorandum Order No. 226 dated September 22, 2006.
It took effect immediately upon its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.