Classification "PG 7" (Parental Guidance 7 or Pambata for Ages 7 and up)
- Films may have material unsuitable for children under 7; children 7-12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Mild and contextually relevant expletives allowed; obscene language prohibited.
- Discreet sensual references allowed within family life context.
- Mild violence permitted if appropriate; no graphic or bloody content.
- No depiction of drug/alcohol use; only discreet references to suicide/euthanasia allowed.
Classification "PG 13" (Parental Guidance or Pang Tineydyer for ages 13 and up)
- Suitable for viewers 13 and older with no adult companion required.
- Contains material inappropriate for under 13.
- Intermittent cuss words allowed but not in sexual context; obscene language forbidden.
- Some non-sexual nudity germane to storyline allowed; discreet sensual indications permitted.
- Violence must not be rough or persistent.
- Inexplicit drug use allowed but not portrayed favorably.
- No explicit or favorable depiction of suicide.
Classification "R 18" (For Adults Only or Pang Wastong Gulang)
- Restricted to persons 18 years and older.
- Contains definite adult material but not obscene or pornographic.
- Hard/profane language may appear but not excessively.
- Brief nudity and sensual scenes allowed if relevant; explicit sex scenes prohibited.
- Hard violence allowed but not excessive.
- Drug abuse may be shown but must not be portrayed favorably.
- No overly explicit scenes of suicide.
Classification "X" (Disapproval or Bawal)
- Films that are immoral, indecent, unlawful, or against good custom.
- Pose clear danger to public order or legitimate public interest.
- Includes films advocating subversion, insurrection, rebellion, or sedition.
- Includes films glorifying criminals or encouraging crimes.
- Includes films encouraging drug trafficking or use.
- Includes films serving only to satisfy market demand for violence or pornography.
- Such films are disapproved for public viewing.