Legal basis and regulatory foundation
- The circular directs compliance pursuant to Presidential Decree 1986.
- The circular relies on MTRCB Rules and Regulations promulgated under Presidential Decree 1986.
Core policy and compliance notice
- Only television shows and programs with GP (General Patronage) classification are authorized for showing on television at any time of the day.
- Only television shows and programs with PG (Parental Guidance) classification are authorized for showing on television only from 9:00 o’clock in the evening up to late in the night.
- The circular prohibits television broadcast of films and programs carrying R (For Adults) and X (not for public viewing) classifications.
- The circular warns that airing adult programs during late-night hours will be penalized under its enforcement message.
Time-slot rules by rating
- GP (General Patronage) programs may be broadcast at any time of the day.
- PG (Parental Guidance) programs may be broadcast only from 9:00 o’clock in the evening up to late in the night.
- R (For Adults) programs may not be shown on television broadcast.
- X (not for public viewing) programs may not be shown on television broadcast.
Prohibited broadcasting practices
- Broadcasting any R (For Adults) classified film or program on television is prohibited.
- Broadcasting any X (not for public viewing) classified film or program on television is prohibited.
- Airing adult programs during late night time hours is treated as a practice subject to severe penalization.
Enforcement and penalties warning
- The circular issues a warning that non-compliant station airing of adult programs during late-night hours will be severely penalized.
- Compliance is required from television stations to follow the GP and PG time-slot rules and the R/X prohibitions.
- The circular communicates an expectation of compliance as the governing operational instruction.