Question & AnswerQ&A (MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 93-024)
The purpose of MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 93-024 is to inform about the process of applications for exemption from MTRCB review for film and television programs.
The letter of request for exemption from review must be addressed to the Chairman of the MTRCB by the entity seeking the exemption.
The first step is to check if the blocktimer or co-producer is registered with the MTRCB.
They must submit three (3) recent episodes of the program for review by the Board.
No. The blocktimer or co-producer must continue to submit its programs for regular review even after the exemption request is approved.
A letter is sent to the owner informing them of the approval and directing the payment of an exemption fee, which is 50% of the regular review fees.
Payments must be done at the MTRCB Office.
A letter of Exemption from Review with a fixed period serves as the Permit to Exhibit.
The exemption fee is 50% of the regular review fee.
Atty. Henrietta S. Mendez, Chairman of the MTRCB, signed the memorandum.