Changing the Name of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures to Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television
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Changing the Name of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures to Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television
Executive Order No. 745
November 13, 1981
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Summary of Executive Order No. 745Purpose of Censorship
- The purpose of censorship is not primarily to restrict or curtail the freedom of expression of persons engaged in the film industry, but to provide a standard by which films could be effectively used as an instrument of progress. (Basis: Whereas clause 1)
Function of the Board of Censors
- The function of the Board of Censors involved the review of films before public showing to ensure they comply with the standards set forth by law. (Basis: Whereas clause 2)
Change of Name
- The name of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures is changed to the Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television to conform to its actual function. (Basis: Whereas clause 3 and Operative clause)
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Changing the Name of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures to Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television
Executive Order No. 745
•November 13, 1981
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 745 November 13, 1981
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF CENSORS FOR MOTION PICTURES TO BOARD OF REVIEW FOR MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION
WHEREAS, the purpose of censorship is not primarily to restrict or curtail the freedom of expression of person engaged in the film industry, but to provide a standard by which film could be effectively used as an instrument of progress;
WHEREAS, the function of the Board of Censors actually involved the review of films before public showing to see to it that they comply with the standards set forth by law; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to change the name of the Board to conform to what it actually stands for;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby change the name of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures of Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television.
Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of November, in the year...
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Amended by
n/a
Tags
Executive Issuances
Executive Orders
censorship
film industry
freedom of expression
standards
review
motion pictures
television
board of censors
board of review
public showing
law
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 745 November 13, 1981
CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF CENSORS FOR MOTION PICTURES TO BOARD OF REVIEW FOR MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION
WHEREAS, the purpose of censorship is not primarily to restrict or curtail the freedom of expression of person engaged in the film industry, but to provide a standard by which film could be effectively used as an instrument of progress;
WHEREAS, the function of the Board of Censors actually involved the review of films before public showing to see to it that they comply with the standards set forth by law; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to change the name of the Board to conform to what it actually stands for;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby change the name of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures of Board of Review for Motion Pictures and Television.
Done in the City of Manila, this 13th day of November, in the year...
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