A system of classifying content is provided, to guide the public especially on materials used in movies and broadcasting. Even among certain social media giants, the fine print for setting up accounts includes rules against harmful content. The MTRCB invoked Presidential Decree 1986 issued by Ferdinand Marcos in October 1985, plus the implementing rules and regulations. The Marcos decree provides detailed criteria for content that can be censored, some of which are reasonable while others may be concerning for civil libertarians. If this is done arbitrarily, the precedent may one day be applied to those who are now rejoicing over the Dutertes, Badoy, Celiz and SMNI getting their comeuppance.
