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As 1000’s of Filipinos can be touring this Holy Week, drivers and operators of public utility autos (PUV) have been urged by the Film and Tv Overview and Classification Board (MTRCB) to display Rated G and PG content material solely.
In accordance with the MTRCB, the coverage is remitted below Memorandum Round No. 03-2024, the place movies ought to be “acceptable for all audiences, notably youngsters.”
“In accordance with Chapter III Part 2 of the stated legislation, due to its character and accessibility no matter age, “widespread carriers and different public locations can solely exhibit such movement footage and/or trailers labeled by the Board as G or PG. This ensures that content material stays acceptable and has no detrimental influence on minors touring with their households,” MTRCB stated.
The federal government company stated violators can be subjected to authorized motion, citing Presidential Decree No. 1986 and Chapter XIII of the 2004 Revised Implementing Guidelines and Rules.
MTRCB chairperson and CEO Diorella Maria “Lala” Sotto-Antonio additionally reminded of the significance of screening the correct movies and different associated content material to be proven on public transportation.
“Our dedication is to make sure that the content material proven in PUVs is protected for all passengers, notably youngsters touring with their households,” she stated in a press assertion.