IN anticipation of the expected surge of travelers and increased commuter volume this Christmas and New Year season, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) reminded public transport operators and drivers that only G (General Patronage) and PG (Parental Guidance) rated content are allowed to be shown inside public utility vehicles while in transit.
The reminder applies to all forms of audio-visual materials displayed or played inside public transport, including buses and other vehicles that provide public conveyance.
The MTRCB emphasized that this policy is in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 1986 and the 2004 Revised MTRCB Implementing Rules and Regulations, which mandate transport operators and drivers to ensure that materials accessible to passengers are appropriate for general audiences, especially children.
“This is part of our larger responsibility to ensure that every commuter, particularly commuting Filipino children, will experience a safe and family-friendly environment, even while in transit,” said MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto.
The Board noted that the holiday season brings a significant increase in families and young passengers traveling to different parts of the country, making it all the more important for transport operators to comply with content classification rules strictly.
The MTRCB called on operators and drivers to be responsible in selecting the materials they show, reminding them that violations may result in penalties under existing rules and regulations.
The public is encouraged to help uphold responsible viewing by reporting any violations through the MTRCB’s official social media channels (@MTRCBGov) or via email at complaints@mtrcb.gov.ph.