Question & AnswerQ&A (MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 94-024)
The circular addresses the classification of foreign movies shown in the Philippines, specifically prohibiting the display of the movie rating given by its country of origin.
It prohibits showing the classification or rating of a foreign film given by its mother country at the start or end of the film.
Because displaying foreign ratings serves no purpose other than to confuse the Filipino audience.
Only the rating given by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) can be used and shown.
The MTRCB, the government agency responsible for reviewing and classifying movies and television programs in the Philippines.
It was adopted on September 5, 1995.
They are expected to cooperate by refraining from showing foreign ratings and only using MTRCB's classification.
The MTRCB classification is the only official and legally recognized rating for movies shown in Philippine theaters.
Atty. Henrietta S. Mendez signed the circular as the chairman.