With the expected influx of travelers nationwide this Holy Week and summer break, the MTRCB reminded bus operators that only shows and films that received “General Patronage (G)” and “Parental Guidance (PG)” ratings are allowed to be shown in PUVs.
reminded bus operators on Tuesday that only shows and films that received “General Patronage ” and “Parental Guidance ” ratings are allowed to be shown in public utility vehicles .
MTRCB cited Sections 1-3 of its Memorandum Circular No. 09-2011, stating, “All common carriers and other public places that openly and publicly exhibit motion pictures shall be treated as movie theaters for purposes of regulation by the Board.”“Owing to their public service character and accessibility to the public regardless of age, common carriers and other public places can only publicly exhibit motion pictures classified by the Board as for G or PG,” MTRCB said in a statement.
The agency warned that materials with contents beyond the “PG” rating or programs and movies containing vulgar and sensual words, swearing, nudity, implied or graphic depiction of sexual activity, glamorized violence and criminals, sexual violence, blood and injuries, and drugs or substance use, among many others, are prohibited.
In line with this, the MTRCB urged the public to report violators to the agency’s official social media pages or hotline at 02-8-276-7380.
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