Question & AnswerQ&A (MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 94-019)
The primary objective is to establish proposed guidelines for movie classification in the Philippines based on the existing five categories, with descriptions or explanations for each classification, using the MPAA Voluntary Movie Rating as a basis.
The five categories are: General Patronage, Parental Guidance 7, Parental Guidance 13 or 15, For Adults Only, and X - Disapproved.
It implies that the movie is suitable for all audiences, including children, and there are no restrictions on viewership.
These classifications indicate that parental guidance is advised for children below 7 or 13/15 years old respectively, implying the content may not be suitable for younger viewers without parental supervision.
It denotes that the movie is restricted solely to adult viewers due to mature or explicit content.
The 'X - Disapproved' classification means the movie is disapproved from public exhibition, often because it contains content deemed inappropriate or violating moral or legal standards.
The stakeholders include the Producers, Distributors, Directors, and the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
The MTRCB considers the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Voluntary Movie Rating system as the basis.
The MTRCB intends to conduct a meeting or consultation with the movie industry stakeholders within about a month's time or sooner to discuss the proposed classification guidelines.
The memorandum was signed by Atty. Henrietta S. Mendez, who was the Chairman of the MTRCB at that time.