Manoling Morato dies due to COVID-19
MANOLING MORATO – The former chairman of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) and board director of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), has passed away.
Morato passed away at 2:30 pm, Friday, July 30, at a hospital in Quezon City due to COVID-19. He is 87 years old.
Morato’s family confirmed his passing to ABS-CBN News.
According to the family of the former MTRCB chairman, they did not expect his health to deteriorate rapidly, four days after he was hospitalized.
The MTRCB office, now headed by Rachel Arenas, immediately extended its condolences.
The message posted on the MTRCB Facebook page stated:
“The whole of the MTRCB family joins in mourning the loss of Manuel “Manoling” Morato, Former Chairperson and legend of the Philippine entertainment industry. Your contributions to history, the national discourse and the lives of the Filipino people will remain ever large in our hearts.
“You will be missed Sir!”
Morato became the second chairperson of the MTRCB, the government agency tasked with reviewing and providing classification to films and TV shows screened in the country, which was established in 1985.
Manoling Morato was known for penekula “penetration films” during his tenure from 1986 to 1992, under the administration of former President Corazon Aquino.
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