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The Senate has passed a bill that would expand the authority of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to include streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Robin Padilla, updates the MTRCB’s mandate to cover content from on-demand streaming services. “For paid on-demand streaming services, [MTRCB] shall require the streaming service to submit a list and classification of all movies, series, and programs offered and order a reclassification after screening, only as necessary,” the Senate's press release read. Aside from expanding its scope, the bill also proposes that the MTRCB chairperson and vice-chairperson receive compensation and benefits equal to high-ranking government officials. The MTRCB was established in 1985 to monitor films and TV shows. Critics have previously raised concerns that giving the MTRCB more control over digital content could lead to censorship or limit creative freedom. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has recently sought the content regulation of online streaming services, such as Netflix, in the Philippines. As shared by MTRCB legal affairs division chief Atty. Read more in our articles including "MTRCB may soon be able to regulate online streaming platforms" and "MTRCB seeks regulation of online streaming services".