Publication and effectivity date rules
- The revised Schedule of Fees is treated as effective for all transactions beginning 01 January 1999.
- The revised Schedule of Administrative Penalties is effective on 01 January 1999.
- The circular states that the schedules were published in Today and Manila Times on 2 December 1998 and 5 December 1998, respectively.
Schedule of review fees (theatrical and TV)
- Movies for Theatrical Exhibition (local or Foreign) – Print: PHP 5,000.00.
- Movies for Theatrical Exhibition – Trailer: PHP 600.00.
- Programs for Television Exhibition (local or Foreign) – Full-length film: PHP 1,000.00.
- Programs for Television Exhibition – TV features/series/program (Less than one hour): PHP 250.00.
- Programs for Television Exhibition – TV features/series/program (one (1) hour): PHP 300.00.
- Programs for Television Exhibition – TV features/series/program (One and half (1 1/2) hours): PHP 750.00.
- Programs for Television Exhibition – TV features/series/program (Two hours): PHP 1,000.00.
- Programs for Television Exhibition – TV features/series/program (Every additional half hours): PHP 250.00.
Fees for MTRCB equipment use
- Reproduction Machine – Per copy, letter size: PHP 1.30.
- Reproduction Machine – Per copy, legal size: PHP 2.00.
- Reproduction Machine – Enlarged/reduced size, per copy: PHP 2.50.
- Dry Seal – Certified copy of permit to exhibit per copy: PHP 2.50.
Processing fees and approval fees
- Import/Export permit (per title/episode): PHP 200.00.
- Title Verification/Permit Renewal: PHP 200.00.
- Approval fee – still photos, first 50 pcs. (per piece): PHP 20.00.
- Approval fee – photos exceeding 50 pcs. (per piece): PHP 30.00.
- Approval fee – layout for newspaper/poster/billboard (per title): PHP 375.00.
- Approval fee – posters/photo frames (per piece): PHP 1.00.
Surcharges for special reviews
- Movie Print surcharge: PHP 7,500.00.
- Movie trailer surcharge: PHP 1,200.00.
- Television materials (per episode/program) surcharge: PHP 1,000.00.
Annual registration fees and registration surcharge
- Annual registration fees apply to: film and TV producers/importers/exporters distributors/blocktimers: PHP 2,500.00.
- Annual registration fees apply to: film post-production studios/laboratories: PHP 2,500.00.
- Annual registration fees apply to Theaters – Class A (air conditioned): PHP 2,500.00.
- Annual registration fees apply to Theaters – Class B (non-airconditioned): PHP 1,00.00.
- Annual registration fees apply to Metro Manila Television Stations: PHP 5,000.00.
- Annual registration fees apply to Provincial Television Stations: PHP 3,500.00.
- Annual registration fees apply to Cable television Stations: PHP 3,000.00.
- Surcharge: Registration after December 31 for permit following year is charged a 50% surcharge.
Schedule of administrative penalties
- The revised Schedule of Administrative Penalties is effective 01 January 1999.
- The administrative penalties apply in staged form for 1st offense, 2nd offense, and 3rd offense.
Offense 1: Operating without registration / exhibiting without permit
- For 1st offense, operating without valid certificate of registration or exhibiting without valid Permit to Exhibit:
- For Theater/T.V. station/production outfit: One (1) month closure.
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Six (6) months suspension of PTE/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
- For 2nd offense:
- For Theater/T.V. station/production outfit: Six (6) month closure.
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: One (1) months suspension of PTE/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
- For 3rd offense:
- For Theater/T.V. station/production outfit: Revocation of certificate of Registration and One (1) year closure.
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Permanent prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or material.
Offense 2: Illegal insertions or tampering
- For illegal insertions in the film print or tampering with the film print:
- 1st offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Six (6) months suspension of PTE/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
- For Theater: One (1) month closure.
- 2nd offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: One (1) months suspension of PTE/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
- For Theater: Six (6) month closure.
- 3rd offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Permanent prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or material.
- For Theater: Revocation of Registration and One (1) year closure.
- 1st offense:
Offense 3: Altering permit or using tampered permit
- For tampering with or altering permit to Exhibit or using tampered or altered Permit to Exhibit:
- 1st offense:
- For Owner of Print: Six (6) months suspension/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
- For Theater: One (1) month closure.
- 2nd offense:
- For Owner of Print: One (1) months suspension/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
- For Theater: Six (6) month closure.
- 3rd offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Permanent prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or material.
- For Theater: Revocation of Registration and One (1) year closure.
- 1st offense:
Offense 4: Admission of minors to restricted/unsafe classifications
- For admission of minors to films classified as aR-18a or admission of children below 13 without accompanying parent or adult to films classified as aPG-13a:
- 1st offense (Theater): One (1) month closure.
- 2nd offense (Theater): Six (6) months closure.
- 3rd offense (Theater): Revocation of Registration and One (1) year closure.
Offense 5: Unapproved/disapproved still photos and publicity materials
- For exhibition/display of unapproved/disapproved still photos, billboards, leaflets, posters, lay-outs, photo frames:
- 1st offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Six (6) months suspension of PTE/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or publicity material.
- For Theater: One (1) month closure.
- 2nd offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: One (1) months suspension of PTE/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or publicity material.
- For Theater: One (1) month closure.
- 3rd offense:
- For Owner of Print/Program Producer: Permanent prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or publicity material.
- For Theater: Revocation of Registration and One year closure.
- 1st offense:
Offense 6: Failure to display Parental Guidance
- For non-display of Parental Guidance in television programs as classified:
- 1st offense (Program Producer): Six (6) months suspension/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or publicity material.
- 2nd offense (Program Producer): One (1) months suspension/prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or publicity material.
- 3rd offense (Program Producer): Permanent prohibition from applying for PTE and confiscation of film print or TV material.
Offense 7: Incorrect classification in newspaper advertising materials
- For non-printing of classification/publication of incorrect classification in newspaper advertising materials:
- 1st offense (Owner of Print): Six (6) months suspension/prohibition from applying for PTE.
- 2nd offense (Owner of Print): One (1) months suspension/prohibition from applying for PTE.
- 3rd offense (Owner of Print): Permanent prohibition from applying for PTE.
Offense 8: Non-posting of Permit to Exhibit (PTE)
- For non-posting of Permit to Exhibit (PTE):
- 1st offense (Theater): One (1) month closure.
- 2nd offense (Theater): Six (6) month closure.
- 3rd offense (Theater): Revocation of Registration and One (1) year closure.
Offense 9: Refusal to admit deputized MTRCB representative
- For refusal to admit duly deputized MTRCB Representative to the theater:
- 1st offense (Theater): One (1) month closure.
- 2nd offense (Theater): Six (6) month closure.
- 3rd offense (Theater): Revocation of Registration and One (1) year closure.
Offense 10: Non-posting of standee in theater lobby/entrance
- For non-posting of standee in theater’s lobby or entrance:
- 1st offense (Theater): Ten (10) days closure.
- 2nd offense (Theater): Thirty (30) days closure.
- 3rd offense (Theater): Ninety (90) days closure.
Offense 11: Film exportation/importation without MTRCB Permit
- For exportation/importation of film without Permit duly issued by the MTRCB:
- 1st offense: Prohibition from exportation or importation for six (6) months.
- 2nd offense: Prohibition from exportation or importation for one (1) year.
- 3rd offense: Permanent prohibition from exportation or importation.