MOVIE and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto led the oath-taking ceremony of two newly-appointed Board Members on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the MTRCB Liezl Martinez Hall in Quezon City.
Sarah-Ingrid Aurelia B. Sia and Atty. Jerico A. Antonio were appointed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., succeeding Board Members Mark Anthony Andaya and Glenn Patricio, whose respective terms of office have concluded.
Pursuant to Section 2 (Composition; Qualifications; Benefits) of Presidential Decree No. 1986, members of the Board shall hold office for one year. However, they are eligible for re-appointment after the expiration of their term.
Based on their appointment, signed by the President on January 30, Sia and Antonio will serve until September 30, 2026.
Sia brings extensive professional experience in marketing, financial planning, and organizational operations, with a background in treasury product marketing that includes cash management, foreign exchange, and investment solutions.
Antonio is a film and television actor and producer, as well as a member of the Philippine Bar equipped with a strong academic foundation and formal legal training.
Sotto expressed confidence in the newly-appointed members’ professionalism, emphasizing the value they bring to the Agency’s mandate and mission.
“Their professional experience, integrity and fresh perspectives will further strengthen the MTRCB’s commitment to promoting responsible and values-oriented media for Filipino audiences,” Sotto said.
She likewise extended her gratitude to former board members Andaya and Patricio for their dedicated service.
“Their contributions have helped advance our mission, and we wish them continued success in their future endeavors,” Sotto said.