Title
TV show rating rules and penalties enforcement
Law
Mtrcb Memorandum Circular No. 001-93
Decision Date
Jan 19, 1993
Television shows in the Philippines must adhere to strict classification guidelines, allowing only GP-rated programs at any time and PG-rated shows from 9 PM onwards, while R and X-rated content is strictly prohibited from broadcast, with violations subject to severe penalties.

Questions (Republic Act No. 10361)

GP-classified television shows are authorized for showing on television at any time of the day.

PG-classified television shows may only be aired from 9:00 o’clock in the evening up to late in the night.

No. The memorandum states that films and programs carrying the R (For Adults) classification are not allowed for television broadcast.

No. It states that films and programs carrying the X (not for public viewing) classification are not allowed for television broadcast.

It cites Presidential Decree 1986 and the MTRCB Rules and Regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

Television stations are required to comply with the rating/time restrictions; the memorandum warns that airing adult programs during late-night hours will be severely penalized.

It serves as an enforcement reminder that only GP shows may be aired at any time, while PG shows are limited to a specific late-evening window, and that R and X are prohibited for TV broadcast.

It may start at 9:00 o’clock in the evening.

Yes. The memorandum explicitly authorizes GP programs for showing on television at any time of the day.

It prohibits television broadcast of R and X-rated films/programs entirely, stating they are not allowed for television broadcast.

It says the practice will be “severely penalized,” indicating that violations will result in serious penalties.

It looks forward to their compliance.

It was signed by Atty. Henrietta S. Mendez, Chairman.


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