gcash player MTRCB reviews 23,000 TV, film materials for classification in Oct.
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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has successfully reviewed and given the appropriate classifications to a total of 23,399 television and film materials during the month of October.
These materials include TV plugs and trailers, movie trailers, and publicity materials for both local and international films.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Board said it reviewed 11,512 TV programs, 11,640 TV plugs and trailers, 66 films (local and international), 54 movie trailers, and 127 movie publicity materials.
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“We are happy to see a rising trend in the number of materials that undergo MTRCB rating and classification,” she said.
Article continues after this advertisement“This is a positive indicator that the film and TV industry has been steadily growing,” added the chairperson.
Article continues after this advertisementMTRCB affirmed that reviewing and giving the appropriate ratings to all materials reflect their commitment to upholding viewer protection.
Article continues after this advertisementLast month, alongside other films, Marian Rivera’s “Balota” and Lovi Poe’s “Guilty Pleasure” earned age-appropriate ratings from the MTRCB.
“Balota” earned an R-13 (restricted-13) rating, meaning children 12 years old and below are not allowed to watch the film.
Article continues after this advertisementPoe’s “Guilty Pleasure,” on the other hand, received an R-16 rating, meaning only those aged 16 and older are allowed to view the film.
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