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From YouTube to government: comedian ‘Bogart the Explorer’ appointed to MTRCB
From YouTube to government: comedian ‘Bogart the Explorer’ appointed to MTRCB
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 20, 2017 01:31 PM PHT

MANILA– President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed YouTube sensation "Bogart the Explorer," Marco Ho in real life, as a member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
MANILA– President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed YouTube sensation "Bogart the Explorer," Marco Ho in real life, as a member of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
Bogue One. pic.twitter.com/8l58ncppMZ
— Bogart the Explorer (@BogartDexplorer) December 16, 2016
Bogue One. pic.twitter.com/8l58ncppMZ
— Bogart the Explorer (@BogartDexplorer) December 16, 2016
Duterte appointed Ho on July 12, a document released by Malacañang showed. Replacing board member Robert Ylagan, his term will expire on Sept. 30.
Duterte appointed Ho on July 12, a document released by Malacañang showed. Replacing board member Robert Ylagan, his term will expire on Sept. 30.
Ho first became famous for his YouTube travel videos where he speaks with an Australian accent, an apparent parody of the late Australian wildlife expert and show host Steve Irwin.
Ho first became famous for his YouTube travel videos where he speaks with an Australian accent, an apparent parody of the late Australian wildlife expert and show host Steve Irwin.
The comedian hails from Davao City, Duterte’s home city. He is also a co-host in the travel show of the President’s son, Sebastian.
The comedian hails from Davao City, Duterte’s home city. He is also a co-host in the travel show of the President’s son, Sebastian.
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Ho is not the only entertainment personality currently occupying a seat in the MTRCB. YouTube star James Ronald Macasero, also known as Moymoy Palaboy, singers Luke Mejares and Paolo Santos, and actor Dennis Padilla are also MTRCB members.
Ho is not the only entertainment personality currently occupying a seat in the MTRCB. YouTube star James Ronald Macasero, also known as Moymoy Palaboy, singers Luke Mejares and Paolo Santos, and actor Dennis Padilla are also MTRCB members.
Communications assistant secretary Margaux Uson once held a seat at the board before she was appointed to her current post.
Communications assistant secretary Margaux Uson once held a seat at the board before she was appointed to her current post.
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