EO 185: Import Duty Adjustment on Environmental Goods

Classification shall be based on contemporary Filipino cultural values.
The system assumes responsibility by parents, providing them information to decide on children's viewing.
The Board does not classify based on quality; evaluation focuses on theme treatment, violence, language, nudity, drug abuse, and similar elements.
The Board considers the material as a whole and bases decisions on what is actually seen or heard.

G (General Audience): Suitable for all ages; minimal violence and language; no sexual nudity; drug use pushes classification higher.
PG-13 (Parental Guidance-13): May contain some material inappropriate for children below 13; parents strongly cautioned. Limited sex or violence; one harsh sexual expletive allowed.
R (Strictly for Adults): Contains adult material, vulgar language, considerable sex, violence, sexually oriented nudity, tolerant of aberrational behaviors and drug use; minors below 18 not allowed.
X (Not for Public Viewing): Material contrary to law, public order, or public interest; effectively banned from theatrical distribution but may be exhibited in venues outside MTRCB jurisdiction; requires strict minors’ exclusion.

G (General Audience): Suitable for all ages; no unsuitable content.
PG (Parental Guidance): Contains material requiring parental supervision; no sexual nudity or graphic violence; strong language only in proper context.
Disapproved: Any material not conforming to G or PG classifications.

Must be suitable for General Audience (G) classification.
Materials not conforming to G standards are not approved for exhibition or broadcast.

Applications must be written, under oath, and include required documents such as sworn statements on film prints and processing.
Fees must be paid and outstanding accounts settled.
Review and classification must be completed within 10 days; reclassification decisions within 5 days.

Titles must not reference sexual acts, excretory functions, or genitalia, or be contrary to law and public interest.
Print and sign advertisements must meet General Audience standards; failure results in withholding or cancellation of exhibition permit.

Review Committees constituted by designated Board Members.
First Review committee has three members; decisions by majority vote within the day of review.
Second Review upon motion for reconsideration has five members presided over by Chairman or Vice-Chairman; decision is final except for disapproval which may be appealed to the President.

Appeals against disapproval must be made within 15 days from notice, with docket fee.
The President or an appointed committee makes the final decision.

Permits must be used only for stated purposes; integrity of materials preserved.
Movie houses and TV networks must enforce applicable rules among employees, monitor content, and may prosecute violations.
Classification-based admission enforced strictly (e.g., no unaccompanied children under 13 for PG-13, no minors for R-rated films).

Motion picture exhibition permits valid for five years.
Television program permits valid for three months, subject to monitoring and revocation for violations.

An import permit from MTRCB is required to release films from Customs.
Films declared not suitable must be returned to the origin within 30 days, with proof of compliance.
Export permit required; exported content subject to destination country rules.

All entities and persons engaged in movie and television industries must register.
Registration requires forms, proof of authority, and payment; valid for one year.

Appointed assistants may inspect public exhibitions and demand permits; they report violations.
They serve without compensation and are accountable to the Board Chairman.

National and Local Regulatory Councils to advise and assist the Board, composed of government, industry, civic, and religious representatives.
Councils serve without compensation and for periods determined by the Chairman.

Violations subject to suspension or cancellation of permits/licenses and other administrative penalties.
Complaints initially heard by Board Chairman, with non-admissions referred to a 3-member Hearing and Adjudication Committee.
Decisions are final; preventive measures (seizure, suspension, closure) may be ordered for probable cause, limited to 20 days.

Prior inconsistent rules are repealed or amended.
These rules take effect 15 days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.