An ordinance regulating the shows in Betamax for public patronage in the Municipality of Burauen, Leyte, and imposing penalties for violation thereof.
WHEREAS, presented for consideration was the need to regulate the hours of showing and the kinds of films that will be allowed to be shown to the public by operators of Beta Max for public patronage in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte;
WHEREAS, the Honorable Councilor Marissa Camasin informed the Body that she has observed schoolchildren viewing beta max during school hours sacrificing their classes just to see their favorite idols in movies being shown in mini-movie houses;
WHEREAS, there are also instances where operators of beta max inserts erotic or x-rated films between two pictures shown specially when adult televiewers request the operators of the said movie houses and the minors who are allowed to stay inside have the opportunity to see the malicious pictures;
WHEREAS, if these kind of pornographic films will be con- tinuously shown in mini-movie houses where the minors will be allowed to see the same the bright futures of our children will be adversely affected;
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of the Honorable Councilor Marissa Camasin, seconded by Councilor Vicente Tan,
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