Question & AnswerQ&A (MTRCB)
The primary governing law for the MTRCB is Presidential Decree 1986 as cited in the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board.
The classification 'G' stands for General Patronage, meaning admission to motion pictures with this rating is open to persons of all ages.
An adult is defined as a person eighteen (18) years of age or over for the purpose of the 'R' restricted classification.
Motion pictures classified as 'X' are those disapproved by the Board for public exhibition or television broadcast.
The MTRCB uses contemporary Filipino cultural values as standards to judge if content is immoral, indecent, contrary to law and good customs, injurious to the Republic's prestige, encourages violence or crime, incites subversion, glorifies criminals, promotes drug trafficking, is libelous, or constitutes obscene or violent content.
No, live television programs do not require prior review and approval, but the studios must give at least 48 hours advance notice about the title and contents, and they are responsible for any violations.
The applicant may file a motion for reconsideration to a Sub-Committee of five Board Members within five days, and the film may undergo a second preview. Decisions disapproving a motion picture in its entirety may be appealed to the President of the Philippines.
Any person authorized by law who holds the corresponding right to use or appropriate the motion picture, television program, or publicity material may apply.
Such violations may result in seizure and confiscation of the films or materials, closure of the theater or establishment for up to 90 days, suspension or cancellation of operating permits, or payment of administrative fines.
They must exhibit only approved materials, display Board permits and classification notices, prevent unauthorized changes to films, check ages for restricted films, and report any unauthorized alterations or violations to the Board.