MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 17-03

Law Summary

Overview of MTRCB Deputy Card Privileges

This memorandum circular, issued by the MTRCB Chairman, revises the privileges associated with the MTRCB Deputy Card, effective July 26, 2004.

• The privilege allowing Deputy Card Holders to bring a different companion into another theater after leaving a previous companion has been revoked.
• Deputy Card Holders are now restricted to bringing only one companion into a theater at a time.

Admission Rights

All theaters are mandated to allow the holder of the MTRCB Deputy Card and one companion to attend any motion picture exhibitions.

• Admission is guaranteed in all theaters, except for film premiere screenings.
• Theaters must provide access regardless of the film being shown.

Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

To ensure compliance and monitor the use of the MTRCB Deputy Card, theaters are encouraged to adopt specific practices.

• Theaters should maintain a record of the Deputy Card Holder's name and card number for monitoring purposes.
• Any incidents of abuse by Deputies must be reported to the MTRCB.

Confiscation and Reporting of Abuses

The memorandum outlines procedures for handling reported abuses by Deputy Card Holders.

• Theaters are authorized to retain and confiscate the MTRCB Deputy Cards of individuals committing abuses.
• Confiscated cards must be transmitted to the MTRCB Office immediately.

Supersession of Previous Circular

This memorandum supersedes the previous MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 98-15, thereby nullifying any conflicting provisions contained therein.

• The new regulations take precedence and must be followed moving forward.

Key Takeaways

The privilege for MTRCB Deputy Card Holders to switch companions in multiple theaters has been removed.
Deputy Card Holders can only bring one companion per theater visit but have guaranteed admission to all motion pictures (except premieres).
Theaters must document and report any misuse of the Deputy Card, with the authority to confiscate cards if necessary.
This memorandum replaces the earlier guidelines set forth in Memorandum Circular No. 98-15.

This structured summary encapsulates the essential elements of the MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 17-03, providing clarity on the new regulations concerning the MTRCB Deputy Card.