Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre
Letter of Instructions No. 13, issued on September 29, 1972, under Proclamation No. 1081, mandates the banning of specific films in the Philippines to protect societal morality, particularly that of the youth. It identifies various categories of films that are deemed objectionable, including those promoting subversion, undermining government authority, glorifying crime, inciting violence or pornography, offending races or religions, and those related to illegal drug use. Violations of this order can result in the cancellation of film permits, theater closures, and potential legal action against involved parties. This directive is effective for the duration of the national emergency declared at that time.
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- What is Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre about?
- Letter of Instructions No. 13, issued on September 29, 1972, under Proclamation No. 1081, mandates the banning of specific films in the Philippines to protect societal morality, particularly that of the youth. It identifies various categories of films that are deemed objectionable, including those promoting subversion, undermining government authority, glorifying crime, inciting violence or pornography, offending races or religions, and those related to illegal drug use. Violations of this order can result in the cancellation of film permits, theater closures, and potential legal action against involved parties. This directive is effective for the duration of the national emergency declared at that time.
- What type of law is Letter of Instructions No. 13?
- Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre (Letter of Instructions No. 13) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre enacted?
- Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre (Letter of Instructions No. 13) was enacted on Sep 29, 1972.
- What is the citation for Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre?
- Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre, Letter of Instructions No. 13, Sep 29, 1972 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Letter of Instructions No. 13
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Letters of Instructions
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 29, 1972
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 13
| TO | : | The Chairman |
| Board of Censors for Motion Pictures | ||
| Manila |
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 dated September 21, 1972, and in order to safeguard the morality of our society, particularly the youth, against the negative influence of certain motion pictures, you are hereby directed to ban forthwith the following films for public exhibition in any theatre in the Philippines. casia
(1) Films which tend to incite subversion, insurrection or rebellion against the State;
(2) Films which tend to undermine the faith and confidence of the people in their government and/or duly constituted authorities;
(3) Films which glorify criminals or condone crimes;
(4) Films which serve no other purpose but to satisfy the market for violence or pornography;
(5) Films which offend any race or religion;
(6) Films which tend to abet the traffic in and use of prohibited drugs;
(7) Films contrary to law, public order, morals, good customs, established policies, lawful orders, decrees or edicts; and any or all films which in the judgment of the Board are similarly objectionable and contrary to the letter and spirit of Proclamation No. 1081. cd
Any violation of this Order shall mean the outright cancellation, withdrawal, and revocation of the permits of the films, the closure of the theatre or theatres involved, as well as the arrest and prosecution of any persons concerned. In the implementation hereof, you shall coordinate with the Department of National Defense and other proper agencies of the government.
This order shall remain effective for the duration of the present national emergency or until otherwise ordered by me or by my duly designated representative. casia
DONE in the City of Manila, this 29th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Two.
Cite This Law
Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre, Letter of Instructions No. 13, Sep 29, 1972 (Philippines)
Banning Certain Films from Public Exhibition in Any Philippine Theatre, Letter of Instructions No. 13 (Phil. 1972)
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