QuestionsQuestions (MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-07)
The circular states that the Board’s implementing rules and regulations will be in effect on August 13, 1998.
Yes, children below 13 years of age may be admitted to PG-13 movies provided they are accompanied by a parent or an adult.
It is unlawful to allow an unaccompanied child below 13 inside the theater.
The circular requires that all three (3) feet-high standees be placed.
It must read: “PG-13 (Children below 13 allowed only if accompanied by parent or an adult)”.
The theater owners (and their personnel/operators responsible for theater operations) are responsible for ensuring the standees are in place.
The Board will impose sanctions on theater owners who violate the provision and other provisions of the implementing rules and regulations.
Admission is permitted only if the child is accompanied by a parent or an adult.
It violates the prohibition against allowing an unaccompanied child below 13 inside the theater.
To avoid confusion and ensure that viewers are properly informed of the PG-13 policy for children below 13.
The circular was adopted and signed by the MTRCB Chairman, Armida P.E. Siguion-Reyna.
It specifically applies to “PG-13” movies.
It suggests the implementing rules and regulations take effect on August 13, 1998, which is after the circular’s adoption date of August 10, 1998.
It means the child below 13 must be with either a parent or another adult during entry and/or while inside the theater for a PG-13 movie.
Failing to place the required three (3) feet-high standees or using an incorrect standee message.
Yes, likely. The circular permits admission of children below 13 to PG-13 movies if accompanied by a parent or an adult; outright refusal would conflict with the stated allowance.
The Board may impose sanctions on theater owners who violate the provision, regardless of standee compliance.