THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) rated and classified 171,972 materials in 2025, as part of the Agency’s dedication to promote responsible viewing amid a rapidly growing digital media landscape.
The classified materials 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 films, of which 311 were locally produced movies and 360 were foreign titles.
Some 359 titles were classified as PG (Parental Guidance), deemed suitable for children below 13 years old provided they are accompanied by their parents or guardian.
Forty-eight films received a G (General Audience) rating, suitable for all ages; 142 were rated R-13 (Restricted-13); 98 R-16 (Restricted-16); and 28 films R-18 (Restricted-18) classification.
Only three out of 671 films were rated X, or Not Suitable for Public Exhibition.
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.