MTRCB explains decision to approves release of ‘Barbie’ film in the Philippines
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has granted permission for the commercial release of the Hollywood film Barbie in ...
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MTRCB rejects call to ban ‘Barbie’ movie
Warner Bros.’s controversial film Barbie starring Margot Robbie in the titular role has received the green light from the Movie and Television ...
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TikTok users sue to stop app ban in Montana
Five TikTok users are calling on a federal court to overturn Montana's overall ban on the video sharing app, arguing ...
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US Supreme Court to weigh in on abortion pill ban
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily preserved access to a widely-used abortion pill, delaying its decision on lower court ...
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White House says abortion pill ban would be ‘devastating’
The White House on Wednesday expressed concern that a Texas judge could move to impose what it called a "devastating" ...
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Calls for ban mount for TikTok even as users reach 1 billion
By Jules Bonnard Paris, France—TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of ...
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Djokovic back in Australia as 3-year COVID ban ends
Sydney–Former world number one Novak Djokovic was due to return to Australia on Tuesday, almost one year after he was ...
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European Union inks deal to ban combustion-engine cars by 2035
Brussels—The European Union on Thursday struck an agreement on legislation to phase out new CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035, negotiators announced. ...
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Gomez thumbs down ban on Korean dramas
Actor turned legislator and Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez on Friday thumbed down the idea to “totally ban” Korean dramas (K-dramas) ...
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UN calls on Guinea’s junta to lift ban on protests
The United Nations on Monday urged Guinea to lift a ban on political protests that the west African country's military ...
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