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Title Source: Supreme Court: Prohibition of Foreign Movie Ratings Display

Law: Mtrcb Memorandum Circular No. 94-024

Decision Date: Sep 5, 1995

MTRCB mandates that only ratings assigned by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board can be displayed for foreign films in theaters, prohibiting the use of classifications from their country of origin to avoid audience confusion.

Law Summary

Exclusive Use of MTRCB Ratings

Only the classification or rating assigned by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) is permitted to be shown in Philippine theaters.
No alternative or foreign ratings may be used or displayed in any cinematographic presentation.

Scope and Enforcement

The circular specifically targets foreign movie distributors and theater operators showing foreign films.
Compliance is mandatory and non-observance is implicitly discouraged with an expectation of cooperation.

Purpose and Rationale

The circular aims to maintain clarity and uniformity in movie ratings for the Philippine audience.
It addresses recent occurrences where foreign ratings caused confusion, threatening the integrity of the local rating system.

Issuance and Authority

The memorandum circular was promulgated by the MTRCB, headed by Chairman Atty. Henrietta S. Mendez.
The directive was formally adopted on September 5, 1995, confirming its immediate enforceability and regulatory weight.

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