MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 010-93

: GENERAL PATRONAGE (GP) means the film is open to all ages, subject only to minimum age limitations that may be prescribed by the city or municipality for safety reasons.
: Films under PARENTAL GUIDANCE (PG) are open to persons seven (7) years old and above, provided those from ages 7 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
: Films classified as PARENTAL GUIDANCE 15 (PG-15) are open only to persons 15 years old and above. Persons 14 years and below are not to be admitted even if accompanied by an adult.
: Only persons 18 years of age and above are allowed to watch films with the RESTRICTED/ADULTS (R-18) classification.
: No, persons 14 years and below are not allowed to be admitted to PG-15 films even if accompanied by an adult.
: The minimum age limitation under GP is prescribed by the city or municipality for safety reasons.
: The MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 010-93 was adopted on June 15, 1993.
: Film classifications under the MTRCB serve to regulate the viewing rights according to age restrictions, safeguarding minors from inappropriate content and ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards.
: Cinemas are responsible for enforcing the age restrictions mandated by the MTRCB classifications, such as requiring adult accompaniment for certain age groups and not admitting those under the age limit, to comply with the law.