MTRCB rules on PG-13 movie theater entry

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MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 98-07: MTRCB rules on PG-13 movie theater entry

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Title Supreme Court: MTRCB rules on PG-13 movie theater entry

Law: Mtrcb Memorandum Circular No. 98-07

Decision Date: Aug 10, 1998

Children under 13 may attend PG-13 movies only if accompanied by a parent or adult, with strict penalties for theaters that fail to comply with this regulation.

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Age Restriction for PG-13 Rated Movies

Children below 13 years of age are allowed to watch PG-13 rated movies only if accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.
Strict prohibition against allowing unaccompanied children below 13 years inside theaters showing PG-13 movies.

Mandatory Theater Lobby Display Requirements

Theaters must display three (3) freestanding standees that are three feet high in the lobby area.
The PG-13 standee must contain the clear statement: "PG-13 (Children below 13 allowed only if accompanied by parent or an adult)."

Enforcement and Sanctions

The MTRCB reserves the right to impose penalties and sanctions on theater owners or operators who violate the admission provisions or fail to comply with the IRR.
The regulation aims to protect minors while ensuring compliance through visible reminders and strict enforcement.

Legal Authority and Adoption

The memorandum circular was adopted on August 10, 1998, and signed by Armida P.E. Siguion-Reyna, Chairman of the MTRCB at that time.
Formally establishes the procedural rules to be observed by theaters to align with board regulations for PG-13 movies.

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