MANILA — Three current members of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) were replaced by three new members chosen by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The following appointments are based on a document dated December 2, 2025:

• Nestor Cuartero (to replace Jerry Talavera)
• Maria Rosario Fabregas (to replace Cherry Anne Espion)
• Ma. Cecilia Villarosa (to replace Jan Marini Cadungog)

The letter said that the terms of the new Board members would expire on September 30, 2026, but it did not explain why the officials needed to be replaced.

According to the statute, MTRCB board members get honoraria and allowances for things like transportation and monitoring rather than set salary.

The primary regulatory agency in the Philippines, the MTRCB, is in charge of evaluating, rating, and categorizing movies, TV shows, and audiovisual content to make sure they adhere to age-appropriate ratings and community standards. Its mandate includes promoting artistic expression in media while shielding children and other vulnerable viewers from dangerous content.

The board is led by Diorella “Lala” Sotto-Antonio, and its members come from a variety of fields, including journalism, education, music, film, and law.

In an effort to encourage responsible viewing, the MTRCB recently held talks with executives from Disney+, Warner Bros., and HBO to improve content standards.

Following President Marcos’ recent request for polite resignations from appointees across ministries earlier this year, industry observers point out that the date of the new appointments coincides with ongoing changes in government agencies.

The MTRCB is anticipated to carry out its work on media classification and public information campaigns with the addition of new board members, particularly as the Philippines’ consumption of digital material rises. The appointments allude to a renewed emphasis on striking a balance between community protections and artistic freedom in film and television.