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.