Question & AnswerQ&A (MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 001-93)
Presidential Decree 1986 provides the legal basis for the classification and regulation of television shows and programs in the Philippines, which is enforced through the MTRCB Rules and Regulations.
Television shows and programs with GP classification (General Patronage) are authorized for showing at any time of the day.
Programs with PG classification are allowed to be shown from 9:00 o'clock in the evening up to late at night.
No, films and programs carrying the R classification are not allowed for television broadcast.
Programs with X classification, meaning not for public viewing, are strictly prohibited from being aired on television.
The MTRCB has issued a warning that airing adult programs during late night hours is prohibited and that such practices will be severely penalized.
The purpose is to ensure compliance with the law by restricting certain types of program content based on their classification to protect viewers, especially minors.
Television stations violating the rules will be subject to severe penalties as provided under Presidential Decree 1986 and MTRCB regulations.
The memorandum circular regulates the schedule and classification of television programs, specifying when GP and PG programs can be aired and prohibiting R and X classified films on television broadcasts.