MTRCB chief inspires DMI members

MANILA, Philippines - Lawyer Eugenio “Toto” Villareal, chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), recently gave a mini-Matalinong Panonood seminar to members of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate International (DMI). The event was held at the Liezl Martinez Hall of the MTRCB building last Sept. 7.

Villareal enjoined the association of Catholic women to wear the so-called “parent’s hat” and promote audience sensitivity, particularly in regard to the vulnerable sectors such as children, women, elders and persons with disabilities.

Meanwhile, fueled by its mandate to “empower and protect the welfare of its stakeholders towards media literacy,” the MTRCB continues to mount Matalinong Panonood activities for all.

Coming on the heels of the successful Values Formation Family Day opening at Amoranto Multi-purpose Theatre last Sept. 12, the MTRCB will hold two more seminars on Sept. 24 and 26, all through the initiative and support of the Quezon City government. The MTRCB will also continue to walk its talk at Amber Business Center Ortigas on Sept. 19 and at the St. Therese of the Child Jesus Diocesan Shrine and Parish in Antipolo City on Oct. 29.

“We have been going by groups to various provinces, schools, dioceses and other organizations on a nationwide information campaign. We believe that the ratings and classification system, anchored on age-appropriateness of particular content, will serve no purpose if it is not understood and effectively used by the audience,” Villareal said.