QuestionsQuestions (MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-16)
It reminds and directs theater owners and managers to comply with the required standees for films classified as PG-13 under the 1998 MTRCB Implementing Rules and Regulations, specifically addressing cases where standees are not posted.
Movies classified as aPG-13a under the 1998 MTRCB Implementing Rules and Regulations.
It must read: 'PG-13 (Children below 13 allowed only if accompanied by parent or an adult.)'
All theater owners and managers.
The MTRCB Board received reports that some theaters did not put up the required standees, particularly for PG-13 films.
The Board shall not hesitate to impose the corresponding sanctions for non-compliance.
Mandatory. The circular uses the directive language 'are hereby reminded' and 'the standees should read as follows,' and it warns of sanctions for failure to comply.
It serves as a regulatory compliance requirement intended to inform the public about the classification restrictions, thereby ensuring theaters enforce the age-related admission condition for PG-13 films.
Children below 13 are allowed only if accompanied by a parent or an adult.
Yes. The circular specifies the standees 'should read as follows,' meaning deviations from the prescribed wording would likely be treated as failure to comply.
It indicates active enforcement and willingness to impose penalties, as it states the Board 'shall not hesitate to impose the corresponding sanctions.'
It indicates the circular is not merely advisory; it is meant to be followed by regulated parties—here, theater owners and managers.
It was adopted on November 18, 1998 and signed by Armida P.E. Siguion-Reyna, Chairman (as shown).
It operationalizes compliance for that classification regime by prescribing the required standee wording specifically for PG-13 films under those rules.