Title
MTRCB approval required for movie promos
Law
Mtrcb Memorandum Circular No. 08-03
Decision Date
Apr 30, 2003
All promotional materials for movies and television programs must be submitted to the MTRCB for review and approval before any public exhibition or publication, with violations subject to administrative penalties.
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Submission Requirements and Coverage

  • All promotional materials intended for exhibition in theaters or on television must be submitted before use.
  • This also includes materials for display in theater lobbies or for general public viewing.
  • Promotional materials published in print media must likewise undergo prior MTRCB approval.

Prohibition and Sanctions

  • Exhibiting, displaying, or publishing promotional materials without prior approval from the MTRCB constitutes a violation.
  • Such violations are subject to sanctions in accordance with the MTRCB's Revised Schedule of Administrative Penalties.

Effective Date and Compliance

  • The Memorandum Circular took effect immediately upon adoption on April 30, 2003.
  • Stakeholders are advised to exercise prompt compliance with these requirements.

Legal Authority

  • The authority to enforce these provisions stems from Presidential Decree No. 1986, which empowers the MTRCB to regulate motion pictures and television programs and their related materials.

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