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With the anticipated surge in provincial travel this Holy Week, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) reminds drivers and operators of Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs) that only content rated “G” (General Patronage) or “PG” (Parental Guidance) should be shown to passengers.

The agency reiterates that this guideline is outlined in MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 03-2024, which designates common carriers, such as buses and other PUVs, as “movie theaters” under its regulatory jurisdiction.

The MTRCB’s renewed call serves to protect commuters—especially minors and families—from exposure to inappropriate material while in transit.

As stated in Chapter III Section 2 of the said law, because of its character and accessibility regardless of age, “common carriers and other public places can only exhibit such motion pictures and/or trailers classified by the Board as for G or PG.”

This ensures that content remains appropriate and has no negative impact on minors traveling with their families.

“Our commitment is to ensure that the content shown in PUVs is safe for all passengers, particularly children traveling with their families,” said Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto-Antonio, emphasizing that this is part of the Board’s wider responsibility to provide a safe, secure and enjoyable travel experience for everyone.

Passengers are encouraged to report violations through the MTRCB official social media channels @MTRCBGov or via email at complaints@mtrcb.gov.ph.

Legal action will be taken against violators in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 1986 and Chapter XIII of the 2004 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.