Reinstatement of MTRCB Appeals Committee

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Reinstatement of MTRCB Appeals Committee

Law: Republic Act No. 1827

Decision Date: Jun 22, 1957

Republic Act No. 1827 regulates lobbying in the Philippines, prohibiting the use of corrupt methods to influence legislation or appointments in Congress and the Commission on Appointments, with violators facing penalties including imprisonment and fines.

Law Summary

Composition of the Appeals Committee

The committee consists of five members appointed by the President:
1. Representative of the President (Chairman)
2. Representative of the Press Secretary (Vice Chairman)
3. Representative of the Presidential Council for Youth Affairs
4. Representative of the Movie Industry
5. Representative of the Television Industry
A quorum requires at least three concurring votes for a valid decision.

Term of Office for Committee Members

Members serve until they are officially replaced by the President.

Sole Function of the Appeals Committee

The only function is to review second decisions made by the MTRCB that disapprove or prohibit entire exhibitions of films or TV programs.
Decisions after a second MTRCB review disallowing full exhibition are appealable to the President.
Appeals must be processed through the Committee, which conducts its own review and submits recommendations within 30 days of appeal perfection.

Secretariat Support

The Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs (ODESLA) serves as Secretariat for the Committee as mandated by existing presidential decree.

Cooperation from MTRCB and Other Agencies

The MTRCB and other concerned government agencies must provide necessary assistance and cooperation to the Committee when resolving appeals.

Role of MTRCB Representative During Appeals Process

A representative from the MTRCB Chairman attends the Committee’s review and deliberations as an Observer.
This representative may be consulted regarding MTRCB rules and the specific circumstances of the case under review.

Rules and Procedures

Aside from existing administrative orders and provisions, the Committee may promulgate its own rules of procedure to govern its review process.

Repeal and Amendment Provisions

This Executive Order repeals Section 1 (A) (3) of Executive Order No. 357, s. 2004.
It also amends Memorandum Order No. 226 dated September 22, 2006.

Effectivity

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.

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