MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 95-14

Explanation: This memorandum serves as a reiteration of the directive from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) requiring all television networks to submit pluggings for television movies for review and permit.
Key Definitions:
- Pluggings: Promotional materials or advertisements for television movies.
Requirements:
- All television networks must submit pluggings to the MTRCB for review prior to airing.
- Compliance with MTRCB Guidelines for Movie and Television Trailers is mandatory.

Explanation: The MTRCB has observed a trend of public dissatisfaction regarding the quality and appropriateness of pluggings.
Key Points:
- Public dissatisfaction has prompted the need for stricter review measures.
- Historical non-compliance with established MTRCB guidelines has been noted.

Explanation: Television networks are reminded of their obligation to air only materials that have valid MTRCB permits.
Requirements:
- Submission for review and obtaining the proper permit is compulsory until improvements in the quality of pluggings warrant an exemption.
Consequences:
- Non-compliance may lead to enforcement actions by the MTRCB.

Explanation: The memorandum references specific MTRCB Guidelines for Movie and Television Trailers that networks must adhere to.
Important Details:
- Networks are encouraged to consult the attached guidelines as a basis for compliance.

Explanation: The memorandum was officially adopted on July 27, 1995, under the authority of the MTRCB Chairman.
Authority:
- Chairman: Atty. Henrietta S. Mendez, who signed the memorandum.

Television networks must submit all pluggings for television movies to MTRCB for review and obtain permits.
Compliance with the MTRCB Guidelines is mandatory, driven by public dissatisfaction.
Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions by the MTRCB.
The directive emphasizes the networks' responsibility to air only permitted materials.