MTRCB to PUVs: Show Rated G, PG content this Holy Week

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As a result of 1000’s of Filipinos will journey this Holy weekDrivers and operators of public utility automobiles (PUV) have been raised by the movie and tv evaluate and classification board (MTRCB) to display solely G and PG content material.

In response to the MTRCB, the coverage is obligatory beneath Memorandum Round No. 03-2024, the place movies “should be appropriate for all goal teams, particularly kids.”

“In response to Chapter III part 2 of the aforementioned regulation, due to the character and accessibility, no matter age,” communal carriers and different public locations can solely show such movies and/or trailers which were labeled by the board as G or PG. This ensures that content material stays applicable and has no damaging affect on minors touring with their households, “stated MTRCB.

The federal government company stated that offenders shall be topic to authorized motion, referring to Presidential Decree No 1986 and Chapter XIII of the revised implementing guidelines and rules of 2004.

MTRCB chairman and CEO Diorella Maria “Lala” Sotto-Antonio additionally reminded the significance of screening the best movies and different associated content material that should be proven on public transport.

“Our dedication is to make sure that the content material proven in PUVs is protected for all passengers, particularly kids touring with their households,” she stated in a press assertion.