Atty. Eugenio "Toto" H. Villareal
Chairman
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)
Dear Atty. Villareal:
Filipinos for Life, together with other concerned Filipino citizens, would like to request that the MTRCB look into an episode of the ABS-CBN show, "'Til I Met You", which was aired on 25 October 2016 evening, wherein the show's young actors, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, were made to simulate sexual intercourse in the backseat of a car. In the scene mentioned, "Iris" - the character portrayed by Lustre - was obviously hesitant to engage in sex, but "Basti" - the character portrayed by Reid - reassured her that he loved her and that she should have nothing to worry about. "Iris" eventually gave in. The two engaged in a liplock, undressed each other, and had sex. This scene is problematic for several reasons, and we believe it had also violated some provisions in MTRCB's 2004 Implementing Rules and Regulations.
According to Section 2C of MTRCB's 2004 Implementing Rules and Regulations, an SPG-rated TV show "must still fall within the parameters of existing Parental Guidance classification rating. However, to merit the issuance of an 'SPG' rating, the gravity of the material must, in the judgment of the BOARD, be leaning towards the maximum allowable for Parental Guidance rating."
Since an SPG-rated show, like "'Til I Met You", should still fall within the parameters of existing PG classification rating, the aforementioned scene had clearly violated three provisions under Section 2B or the criteria for PG-rated shows, namely:
1. THEME – More serious issues may be tackled but the treatment must be suitable to children below thirteen (13) years old.
3. NUDITY – Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual activity, is permissible.
4. SEX – Graphic depiction of sexual activity shall not be permitted. Sexual activity may be implied but with no details shown.
As described earlier, the scene being complained about involved the two actors showing nudity with sexual activity, thus violating Section 2B numbers 3 and 4 of MTRCB's IRR. Apart from this, the show also violated Section 2B number 1, as it sentimentalized pre-marital sex. Simulating pre-marital sex (and even romanticizing it) on primetime television is not only unsuitable, but even harmful to very young people. It sends the wrong message to young women that men using them for sex, but with the promise of "love", is acceptable and even romantic. It also sends the wrong message to young men that it is right for them to push their limits when it comes to physical intimacy, even if the woman is clearly uncomfortable with their advances. Not to mention, the scene also goes against the "contemporary Filipino cultural values", which the MTRCB has been mandated to protect (Presidential Decree No. 1986).
A video clip of the said scene was uploaded on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTSoeKS_cdE
We hope that you would look into this matter and take the necessary action as you see fit.
Thank you and God bless!
Sincerely,
The Signatories of this Petition (See attached list)
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 1, 2016
October 31, 2016
I am currently drafting a formal letter to the MTRCB legal department to request a specific review of the scene in question. We are waiting for a response from the board regarding our previous inquiry about the SPG classification standards. Our next step is to coordinate a formal presentation of these concerns to the review committee.
Reached 100 supporters
October 29, 2016
501 Comments
Kaya maraming nagpapabuntis nalang basta gwapo ang lalake..this doesn't just promote impurity and sexual practices among the young but also encourages yung kawalan ng standard sa pagpili ng mapapangasawa..Basta gwapo okay na..haaay!
i had not watched it but i' ve heard about it and it is not good for teenagers and young couples especially that they idolize these two as they may think that it is just normal to be involved with sex at their young age thus increasing incidents of teenage pregnancy.
The sex scene was not necessary for the story. The captured viewers of the teleserye is our youth. ABS-CBN has crossed the line of "decency" when it allowed the showing of that scene, it sent the wrong message to their young fans and followers.
It is saddening that this program who many young people watched and adored shows indecent , corruptible , and may have a possible bad effects to the minds of young televiewers. I am a mother and I am concerned about the ill effects of this kind of scenes...
I believe the scenes that were done can be ommitted on the show but was still pushed due to ratings. The actions of the actors are disturbing and I'm disappointed on the message that they impart. a lot of youth look up to the actors and yet they were not careful.
Ban every sex scene from tv and all films as well-- these are one of the key 'ingredients' to sex crimes.
The scene justifies premarital sex in the guise of love; showing the characters to be capable of self control and deep respect would have been best.
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Atty. Eugenio "Toto" H. Villareal
Chairman
Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)
Dear Atty. Villareal:
Filipinos for Life, together with other concerned Filipino citizens, would like to request that the MTRCB look into an episode of the ABS-CBN show, "'Til I Met You", which was aired on 25 October 2016 evening, wherein the show's young actors, James Reid and Nadine Lustre, were made to simulate sexual intercourse in the backseat of a car. In the scene mentioned, "Iris" - the character portrayed by Lustre - was obviously hesitant to engage in sex, but "Basti" - the character portrayed by Reid - reassured her that he loved her and that she should have nothing to worry about. "Iris" eventually gave in. The two engaged in a liplock, undressed each other, and had sex. This scene is problematic for several reasons, and we believe it had also violated some provisions in MTRCB's 2004 Implementing Rules and Regulations.
According to Section 2C of MTRCB's 2004 Implementing Rules and Regulations, an SPG-rated TV show "must still fall within the parameters of existing Parental Guidance classification rating. However, to merit the issuance of an 'SPG' rating, the gravity of the material must, in the judgment of the BOARD, be leaning towards the maximum allowable for Parental Guidance rating."
Since an SPG-rated show, like "'Til I Met You", should still fall within the parameters of existing PG classification rating, the aforementioned scene had clearly violated three provisions under Section 2B or the criteria for PG-rated shows, namely:
1. THEME – More serious issues may be tackled but the treatment must be suitable to children below thirteen (13) years old.
3. NUDITY – Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual activity, is permissible.
4. SEX – Graphic depiction of sexual activity shall not be permitted. Sexual activity may be implied but with no details shown.
As described earlier, the scene being complained about involved the two actors showing nudity with sexual activity, thus violating Section 2B numbers 3 and 4 of MTRCB's IRR. Apart from this, the show also violated Section 2B number 1, as it sentimentalized pre-marital sex. Simulating pre-marital sex (and even romanticizing it) on primetime television is not only unsuitable, but even harmful to very young people. It sends the wrong message to young women that men using them for sex, but with the promise of "love", is acceptable and even romantic. It also sends the wrong message to young men that it is right for them to push their limits when it comes to physical intimacy, even if the woman is clearly uncomfortable with their advances. Not to mention, the scene also goes against the "contemporary Filipino cultural values", which the MTRCB has been mandated to protect (Presidential Decree No. 1986).
A video clip of the said scene was uploaded on the ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTSoeKS_cdE
We hope that you would look into this matter and take the necessary action as you see fit.
Thank you and God bless!
Sincerely,
The Signatories of this Petition (See attached list)
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 1, 2016
October 31, 2016
I am currently drafting a formal letter to the MTRCB legal department to request a specific review of the scene in question. We are waiting for a response from the board regarding our previous inquiry about the SPG classification standards. Our next step is to coordinate a formal presentation of these concerns to the review committee.
Reached 100 supporters
October 29, 2016
501 Comments
Children are watching. It's undeniable at this time and age. Thus, TV networks should have the sense of responsibility and accountability with every show they air on TV. They should embody the "Kapamilya" values that they say they promote to Filipino viewers.
Kaya maraming nagpapabuntis nalang basta gwapo ang lalake..this doesn't just promote impurity and sexual practices among the young but also encourages yung kawalan ng standard sa pagpili ng mapapangasawa..Basta gwapo okay na..haaay!
i had not watched it but i' ve heard about it and it is not good for teenagers and young couples especially that they idolize these two as they may think that it is just normal to be involved with sex at their young age thus increasing incidents of teenage pregnancy.
The sex scene was not necessary for the story. The captured viewers of the teleserye is our youth. ABS-CBN has crossed the line of "decency" when it allowed the showing of that scene, it sent the wrong message to their young fans and followers.
It is saddening that this program who many young people watched and adored shows indecent , corruptible , and may have a possible bad effects to the minds of young televiewers. I am a mother and I am concerned about the ill effects of this kind of scenes...
I believe the scenes that were done can be ommitted on the show but was still pushed due to ratings. The actions of the actors are disturbing and I'm disappointed on the message that they impart. a lot of youth look up to the actors and yet they were not careful.
Ban every sex scene from tv and all films as well-- these are one of the key 'ingredients' to sex crimes.
The scene justifies premarital sex in the guise of love; showing the characters to be capable of self control and deep respect would have been best.
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Children are watching. It's undeniable at this time and age. Thus, TV networks should have the sense of responsibility and accountability with every show they air on TV. They should embody the "Kapamilya" values that they say they promote to Filipino viewers.