Prohibition of Foreign Movie Ratings Display

The circular applies to all foreign movie distributors.
The subject of regulation is the showing of classification or rating of a foreign film in theaters.
The prohibited conduct concerns the display of a foreign film’s mother country rating at the start or end of the film.
The circular targets the practice of displaying foreign ratings during exhibition in Philippine theaters.

The circular prohibits foreign movie distributors from showing the classification or rating of a foreign film given by its mother country at the start or end of the film.
The circular directs that this practice must stop once and for all.
The circular states the prohibited practice serves no purpose and confuses the Filipino audience.
The circular requires that only the authorized rating may be shown in connection with the film’s exhibition.

A foreign film may carry a classification or rating only if the rating used is the one issued by the MTRCB.
If a foreign film wishes to carry a classification or rating during exhibition, only the MTRCB rating can be used.
The circular makes the MTRCB rating the exclusive standard for any classification/rating display permitted for foreign films in theaters.
The circular requires cooperation from distributors to ensure compliance during theater showing.

The circular reminds all foreign movie distributors to observe MTRCB Circular No. 93-013.
Foreign movie distributors are expected to stop the prohibited foreign rating display in theaters.
The circular calls for cooperation to enforce compliance with the prohibition.
The directive is framed as an immediate corrective measure based on observed theater practices.