nder the leadership of Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) rated and classified a total of 171,972 materials in 2025, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote responsible viewing amid the continued expansion of digital and traditional media.
Data from the MTRCB showed that the materials reviewed during the year covered a wide range of content formats. These included 127,704 television programs, 40,505 TV plugs and trailers, 1,695 publicity materials, 10 optical media materials, 1,380 movie trailers, and 671 full-length films. Of the films submitted, 311 were locally produced, while 360 were foreign titles, reflecting a 13.34% increase in film submissions compared to the previous year.
In terms of audience classification, a significant number of titles were cleared for younger viewers. A total of 359 titles received a PG (Parental Guidance) rating, indicating suitability for viewers below 13 years old when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Meanwhile, 48 films were classified as G (General Audience) or suitable for all ages. The board also issued 142 R-13, 98 R-16, and 28 R-18 ratings, corresponding to age-restricted viewership categories. Only three films out of the 671 reviewed were given an X rating, meaning they were deemed Not Suitable for Public Exhibition.
Film ratings and number of titles (2025)
| MTRCB Rating | Number of Films |
|---|---|
| G (General Audience) | 48 |
| PG (Parental Guidance) | 359 |
| R-13 | 142 |
| R-16 | 98 |
| R-18 | 28 |
| X (Not Suitable for Public Exhibition) | 3 |
| Total films classified | 671 |
In 2025, the Board reported a 13.34-percent increase in films classified, increasing from 592 in the previous year, and a remarkable 151.37-percent surge in movie trailers screened in cinemas, on television and in other venues, which grew from 549 in 2024.
“These figures signal an encouraging indication of renewed activity and momentum within the film industry,” said MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto.
Sotto also said the figures highlight the Board’s evolving role in protecting viewers, especially children, while remaining supportive of the creative industry.
“The volume of contents submitted and classified in 2025 reflects both the vibrancy of the entertainment industry and the growing responsibility of the MTRCB,” Sotto said. “As more contents reach Filipino homes through cinemas and television, our duty to guide audiences through clear and appropriate classification becomes even more important.”
Sotto also expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the 31 Board Members for their dedication and unwavering commitment to ensuring that all materials are reviewed and classified before public exhibition.
“I am deeply grateful to our dedicated Board Members and employees who work tirelessly to ensure that submitted materials are reviewed and classified promptly and responsibly,” she added.
She highlighted that the MTRCB’s role extends beyond mere regulation, emphasizing that content classification allows parents and viewers to make informed decisions about what to watch while respecting creative freedom.
Throughout the year, the Board continued to strengthen its internal processes and enhance coordination with industry stakeholders.
It also sustained its public information initiatives through its flagship campaign, Responsableng Panonood, to further promote media literacy and shared responsibility among parents, supervising adults, content creators and distributors.
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