The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Thursday said it will re-evaluate the Holywood film "Plane" following the complaints raised by lawmakers that it portrayed a negative image of the Philippines on the international stage.
In a statement, MTRCB chairperson Diorella Sotto-Antonio said they would take "all necessary measures" if it turned out that the movie harmed the reputation of the nation and its citizens.
"We acknowledge the sentiments expressed by our honorable Senators concerning the film Plane. Although the film is fictional, we still would not want our country to be portrayed in a negative and inaccurate light," she said.
In the movie "Plane", a commercial pilot, portrayed by actor Gerald Butler, saved his flight passengers and crew from enraged Filipino insurgents after their plane crashed in Jolo, Sulu.
Actor-turned-Senator Robinhood 'Robin' first condemned the American film and appealed to the MTRCB to prohibit its public showing due to its supposed damage to the country's reputation.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri seconded Padilla, stating that the nation should stand as one to show that "this is not the real situation on the ground."
