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The MTRCB is a quasi-judicial government agency under the Office of
the President, which is responsible for the review and classification of Of legal age
television programs, movies and publicity materials.
Appointment by the MTRCB
2. Movie trailers publicly exhibited in theater lobbies, 3. In cinemas, verify if the movie being shown has been
LED billboards, and other public areas. – This type issued a Permit to Exhibit by the MTRCB, and that the
of VPM may only be exhibited in in theater lobbies, Permit is prominently displayed at the ticket selling area
LED billboards, and other public areas if it has a “G” within reading distance of a moviegoer. It is ideal if a
classification. moviegoer is able to read the Permit before he purchases
tickets for the movie he intends to watch.
3. Movie trailers shown on television. – This type of
VPM may only be shown on television if it has a “G” 4. A Permit to Exhibit contains important details about the
classification. movie such as the following:
4. Television plugs. – This type of VPM may only be
shown on television if it has a “G” classification. Movie title
5. Each VPM has a Permit to Exhibit and the cinema
operator is expected to have in its possession a
Color-coded movie classification
copy thereof. If a VPM appears to be inappropriate,
i.e. if it contains frontal nudity, erotic poses, sexual Reason/s for Classification
acts, horrifying, gory and bloody scenes or images,
and the like, then it may be necessary to check if the Permit Number
material has a permit.
Date of Issuance and Date of Expiration
Cast “PG” - patron below 13 years old should be
accompanied by a responsible adult
Producer
“R-13” - no patron below 13 years old
Running Time
“R-16” - no patron below16 years old
Producer
“R-18” - no patron below 18 years old.
Review Committee Members
8. Once inside the cinema, check if there are moviegoers
Country of origin below the appropriate age based on the movie’s
classification, or, in case of a “PG” classification, if there are
Signature of the Chairman unaccompanied children below 13 years old.
5. Verify if the movie is being shown within the validity 9. A trailer shown inside the cinema has a Permit to Exhibit
period for exhibition stated in the Permit. Verify if the movie’s with a validity period. Prior to the showing of a trailer, there
classification rating stated in the Permit is the same as that should be a 3-second advisory stating the classification of
appearing in cinema standees, menu boards, signages and the trailer. In instances where trailers are shown in a set, as
other paraphernalia and promotional materials. in the case of hard-locked trailers, each trailer must have a
Permit to Exhibit of its own and must be within its validity
6. Verify if there is a standee, which should be period as stated in the Permit. If the hard-locked trailers
approximately 3 ft. high, if it bears the correct classification have varying classifications, the highest rating shall prevail.
rating, and if it is conspicuously displayed at or near the If in doubt, check the permit.
entrance to the cinema. Classifications of the MTRCB for
movies are color-coded as follows: 10. Ensure that a 3-second advisory announcing the
classification of the main feature is shown prior to the
exhibition of the movie.
Green for “G”
Blue for “PG” 11. Monitor television content which may be classified only
as:
Yellow for “R-13”
7. Ensure that theaters strictly observe and comply with the “PG” or PARENTAL GUIDANCE – Parental
rules for admission of patrons, based on age-suitability of the Guidance may contain some adult material but may
classification of the film. In case of a double program, the be permissible for children to watch under the
movie with the higher restrictive classification shall prevail. guidance and supervision of a parent or an adult.
Age-verification process:
“SPG” or STRONG PARENTAL GUIDANCE –
May contain more serious topic and theme. May not
be advisable for children to watch thus requiring
“G” - no need for age-verification greater parental responsibility.
Classification of the MTRCB for Television are color- 2. A Deputy is not allowed admission to theaters exhibiting special
coded as follows: screenings. Premieres and live coverage of boxing events in any
theater is in the nature of a special screening, hence a Deputy is not
entitled to free admission. (Memorandum Circular No. 07-09)
Green for “G”
3. A Deputy is not entitled to free admission to the following theaters
Blue for “PG” with limited seating capacity: Eastwood Ultra Cinema 7, Shang
Premier Theater, Directors Club in SM Mall of Asia, SM
Red for “SPG” Megamall, and SM Aura Premier, Recliner seats of Trinoma
Cinema, Ultra Cinema in Resorts World, 4D Cinema in Bonifacio
High Street, Gateway Cineplex 10 and Uptown VIP Cinema
12. Monitor public transportation, i.e. buses and ferries (Memorandum Circular Nos. 06-09; 05-09; 04-07; 07-07; and 06-07).
using television to entertain passengers.
o SM IMAX Theatres are not considered as cinemas with
13. Make periodic reports on observations concerning limited seating capacity; hence, a deputy may perform his
movie and television content that he/she has monitored. monitoring and inspection duties in SM IMAX Theatres
without having to pay admission fees.
14. Immediately make a report in case of monitored 4. A Deputy may be refused free admission to a cinema if there is no
violations. Reports shall be made in writing, without paying patron yet for the same screening he intends to monitor at the
prejudice to informing the MTRCB at the first instance by the time he presents his Deputy Card. However, once there is a paying
fastest means possible, e.g. voice call, email, or text patron, the Deputy may already avail of his privilege.
message, which may nonetheless be subject to formal and
extended documentation thereafter. 5. A Deputy is not allowed to avail of express, special or priority lanes
provided for Senior Citizens, Pregnant Women, PWD’s, MTRCB
Board Members, etc. A Deputy must always use the regular lanes.
15. Cooperate actively with the Board in any of its
undertakings and initiatives, including those further to its
empowerment and developmental functions. E. Significant Rules for a Deputy
16. Comply with any and all directives and instructions from 1. A Deputy may bring ONE (1) companion with him when monitoring
the Board. cinemas, provided that the age of the companion is appropriate for
the movie to be monitored based on the classification stated in the
Permit to Exhibit. (Memorandum Circular No. 01-04)
D. Privileges of a Deputy
2. A Deputy is required to present his MTRCB Deputy Card to the ticket
In performing his monitoring and inspection duties, a Deputy may seller when securing his free admission tickets and again to the
gain access to cinemas, together with one (1) companion, without porter/usher/security guard before entering the cinema he intends to
having to pay admission fees. This privilege covers all theaters in monitor.
the Philippines, except those stated in the following Memorandum 3. A Deputy Card is non-transferrable. It cannot be used by any other
Circulars: person aside from the Deputy. Never can it be copied or used for any
other purpose, except for the performance by the Deputy concerned
1. A Deputy is NOT ALLOWED FREE ADMISSION to theaters showing of his functions and duties.
Official Entries in the annual METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL
during the festival period. (Memorandum Circular No. 03-11) 4. For monitoring purposes, theater personnel are encouraged to list
However, after the festival period on its extended run, a Deputy may down the Deputy card number and the names of both the Deputy and
conduct his monitoring and inspection duties without paying for his companion.
admission fees.
5. A Deputy may be required by the theater operator/owner/personnel
to identify his/her companion. (Memorandum Circular 07-06)
6. Theater operators/managers/personnel must not require a Deputy No content inappropriate for television broadcast shall be
TO SECURE ENTRY PASS ID or the LIKE at a venue (other than the allowed. Programs which contain explicit sexual scenes,
ticket booth) quite far from the theater the Deputy would like to indecency, vulgar or offensive language, intense horror,
enter. (Memorandum Circular No. 18-03) excessive violence, or graphic depiction of drug use are not
appropriate for television. In case of violation, a Deputy shall
7. Theater operators/owners/personnel may not require an MTRCB notify the MTRCB in writing the following: the date, time,
Deputy to sit either at the far side or edge of the theater or at the front channel, title of the program and prepare a brief description
(almost at the foot) of the screen of the cinema house. (Memorandum of the alleged offensive scene and report to the MTRCB.
Circular No. 08-06)
8. A Deputy is strictly prohibited from selling, giving away or disposing 2. For Movies:
of, whether for profit or not, his or his companion’s admission tickets
to anybody for whatever reason. For violations committed by theaters, a Deputy should call
9. A Deputy is not allowed to leave his companion inside the theater for the attention of the theater manager or porter on the
a considerable length of time for whatever reason. If a Deputy cannot violation committed so that it can be immediately corrected
avoid having to leave a theater to attend to other matters, he must or acted upon. The Deputy shall do his best to document
bring his companion out with him. the violation, taking pictures if circumstances warrant the
same, note all details of the violation, the names and
10. A Deputy is not allowed to bring another companion into a second or positions of the theater personnel, and immediately report in
third theater after leaving a companion in a first theater. writing the alleged violation to the MTRCB. In performing his
(Memorandum Circular No.17-03). duty, the Deputy must always be discreet and polite.
12. A Deputy may not be refused free admission to a cinema because 1. The jurisdiction of the MTRCB covers movies, television programs and publicity
one or more MTRCB Deputies have already been issued free materials, particularly the content thereof. As such, it has no jurisdiction over
admission tickets to the same screening. the following:
13. A Deputy may only secure free admission tickets for within the day o Cost of Admission in cinemas
screenings of movies. One or more days advance availment for
tickets to a movie screening is not allowed. o Length of trailers being shown
14. A Deputy, while in the performance of his monitoring and inspection o Sanitation of theaters and comfort rooms
duties, represents the MTRCB and its Board of Directors. It is
incumbent upon him to always act with proper decorum, dignity and o Artistic quality of materials, more so the absence thereof
professionalism and not be arrogant, unjust and condescending in
2. Always observe cinema rules and regulations. Theater managers are
dealing with stakeholders of the MTRCB. authorized to confiscate the deputy card of a deputy who is abusive of their
privileges.
15. Theaters are likewise urged to report to MTRCB any abuses
committed by Deputies and, in such cases, they are authorized to 3. A Deputy must submit reports per month. Reports are not limited to offenses
retain and confiscate the cards of MTRCB Deputies. After but may be commendations or mere observations or suggestions. Reported
confiscating the card, the theaters must immediately transmit the offenses forwarded to the Board will enable it to go after violators of the law. A
same to this office. (Memorandum Circular No. 17-03). Deputy who fails to submit reports risks cancellation of his/her deputy card.
4. MTRCB treats Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) and vessels that publicly exhibit
F. Steps to Take in Case of Violation television programs and motion pictures as mobile theaters or theaters-on-
wheels. Because of their unrestricted accessibility to the general public, PUVs
and vessels can only publicly exhibit television programs and motion pictures
1. For Television Programs: with classification rating from General Audience (“G”) to Parental Guidance
(“PG”), for motion pictures, and up to Strong Parental Guidance (“SPG”), for
television programs.