The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) successfully staged the much-anticipated 3rd MTRCB – Parañaque City Children’s Film Classics, a two-day event at SM City BF Parañaque, SM City Bicutan and SM City Sucat. The simultaneous screenings last month was intended to celebrate childhood by recognizing the voices and the rights of the “youth.”
Now on its third year, this joint project of MTRCB and the City of Parañaque was made possible through the support of the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, MagnaVision Inc., Studio World., and Columbia Pictures Philippines that graciously shared their materials.
Close to 2,000 students, along with thier teachers, and representatives from Parañaque government, actively participated in the event.
Parañaque City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Magdalena M. Lim officially launched the event. MTRCB Chairperson Maria Rachel Arenas and Congressman Eric Olivarez shared with the students their heartfelt messages of resilience, hope and their shared commitment in promoting the culture of and rights of the youth.
Two-critically acclaimed films were showcased during the event – Kubo and theTwo Strings, a story of a little boy named “Kubo” and his journey to save his life and his family.
The following day, the participants enjoyed the Chinese film, Thei-go King and His Son, about a father and his son’s relationship and passion in playing the popular Chinese board game Weiqi (Go).
What separated this year’s event from its predecessors was the inculcation of the presentation on Revised TV and Film Classification Ratings shared by the MTRCB Board Members, mirroring the format on the effective Matalinong Panonood developmental campaigns. For the Board, the showcase of films would be of more value and appreciation if viewed through the eyes of responsible, discerning patrons.