NCCT, pinaaamyendahan ang Children's Television Act of 1997 para ma-monitor ang mga content sa social media
NCCT, pinaaamyendahan ang Children's Television Act of 1997 para ma-monitor ang mga content sa social media
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00:00 The National Council for Children's Television is assisting in the amendment to the Children's Television Act of 1997
00:08 so that they can monitor content on social media.
00:13 That is the exclusive story of Noel Talacay.
00:17 Jerome is relying on social media for news and other information.
00:24 He's updated.
00:26 Where are you on YouTube, sir?
00:28 On YouTube. Why are you on YouTube?
00:30 Sometimes, it's faster to be updated.
00:34 They have a TV at home, but he's tired from work and has no energy to watch television.
00:42 He's just watching the news and watching some TV shows online on his trip to work.
00:50 Usually, sir, we use our cellphones when we're on a trip.
00:54 He also says that even his grandchildren are addicted to social media.
00:59 In the 2020 survey of Publicus Asia, it was found that Filipinos who use YouTube,
01:08 followed Facebook and Instagram.
01:11 The same thing happened with UNICEF Philippines.
01:16 These are also the social media sites and apps that Filipinos use.
01:22 That is why the National Council for Children's Television or NCCT
01:29 is supporting the amendment to the RA8370 or Children's Television Act of 1997
01:37 so that they can not only monitor television programs, but also content on social media.
01:45 The amendment of the law is currently in the Council.
01:52 From National Council for Children's Television to National Council for Children's Media.
01:59 We're hopeful that by next year, there will be development or progress in the amendment.
02:06 They also approached the Congress of Children to sponsor a consultation to amend the law.
02:14 Even the Senators are in favor of this.
02:17 It is also important to monitor social media content because it is accessible to children.
02:24 Filipinos need to be taken care of and protected against the content that is being spread on social media.
02:32 Children also need to be provided with the programs they are watching
02:37 as a foundation to nurture the intelligence, ability, and good character of a Filipino child.
02:44 We have drafts, revisions, first revisions, and second revisions.
02:53 We can see it through different lenses when we consult with the Adcom and the Council.
03:00 Along with the Children's Month, NCCT called on parents to help guide their children when it comes to social media content.
03:13 Noel Talacay for the nation.