1. How they rate the movies and tv show?

 G: General Audience
A “G” classification advises parents or supervising adults that
the film, in the judgment of the BOARD, is suitable for all audiences.
1. THEME – The film must contain themes that are appropriate for all
audiences. It should not contain violence, threat, abuse, horror, or
other themes that may cause fear or disturbance to a young child’s
mind. It should promote positive values.
2. LANGUAGE – The film may contain dialogue or other word
representations beyond polite language but swear words or gestures
shall not be allowed. Profane, offensive, and sexually-suggestive
language or gestures shall not be allowed. Language shall include both
verbal and non-verbal expressions.
3. NUDITY – The film may contain occasional, as well as natural nudity;
provided there is no sexual or demeaning context to it.
4. SEX – The film cannot contain and depict sexual activity, and such
other scenes with a sexual context.
5. VIOLENCE – The depiction of any violence must be mild, brief,
infrequent, and unlikely to cause undue anxiety or fear to young
children.
6. HORROR – The depiction of horror and frightening scenes should
be mild, brief, infrequent, and unlikely to cause undue anxiety or fear
to young children.
 7. DRUGS – There shall be no depiction of, or reference to, prohibited
drugs or their use.

 PG: Parental Guidance

A “PG” classification advises parents or supervising adults that
the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence,
nudity, sex, and horror, whose treatment is suitable for children below
thirteen (13) years of age. A film classified as “PG” shall, in the
judgment of the Board, meet the following criteria:
1. THEME – The film may contain themes that require parental
supervision and guidance, but the treatment shall nonetheless be
appropriate for children below thirteen (13) years of age. The film
should not promote any dangerous, violent, discriminatory, or
otherwise offensive behavior or attitude. The film should contain
redeeming social values.
2. LANGUAGE – The film may contain mild and infrequent swear
words and menacing language. The use of strong swear words or
sexually-derived expletives, as well as the successive or frequent use
of swear words and expletives shall not be allowed. Offensive,
menacing, threatening language and references to sex shall always be
suitable for viewers who are below thirteen (13) years of age. Sexually-
suggestive language may be allowed; provided that it is neither
frequent nor prolonged, and always justified by the context of the scene
where such is heard.
3. NUDITY – The film may contain occasional, as well as natural nudity;
provided that there is no sexual or demeaning context to it.
4. SEX – The depiction of sexual activity may be allowed, but it should
be discreet, infrequent, and not prolonged; provided no graphic
depiction of sexual activity shall be allowed.
5. VIOLENCE – The depiction of violence and suffering should be
minimal, and without graphic detail; provided that gratuitous violence
shall not be allowed in any case.
6. HORROR – The depiction of horror and frightening scenes shall be
allowed; provided that they are brief and infrequent.
 7. DRUGS – There shall be no depiction of, or reference to, prohibited
drugs or substances and their use.

 R13: Restricted – 13
An “R-13” classification advises parents or supervising adults,
as well as the would-be viewers themselves, that the film may contain
any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror,
and drugs whose treatment may not be suitable for children below
thirteen (13) years of age. A film classified as “R-13” must, in the
judgment of the Board, meet the following criteria:
1. THEME – The film may contain mature themes; provided that the
treatment of any of these themes is suitable for teenagers above
thirteen (13) years of age. The film shall not gratuitously promote or
encourage any dangerous, violent, discriminatory, or otherwise
offensive behavior or attitude. The film must contain social redeeming
values.
2. LANGUAGE – The film may contain moderate swear words and
menacing language consistent with the context of the scene in which
they are employed. The use of strong swear words or sexually-derived
or suggestive expletives and expressions as well as the use of swear
words and expletives shall be allowed; provided that its use is
infrequent and not vulgar. Offensive, menacing, threatening or other
equally negative language, as well as references to sex shall be
suitable for viewers who are at least thirteen (13) years of age. The use
of sexually-oriented or suggestive language and other references to
sex shall always be suitable for viewers who are at least thirteen (13)
years of age.
3. NUDITY – The film may contain occasional, natural and sexually-
oriented nudity; provided that this is brief and discreet, and its use is
justified by the context, narrative, or character development; and taking
into account the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino
viewer who is at least thirteen (13) years of age.
4. SEX – Sexual activity may be depicted, but it should be discreet,
infrequent, brief, and without graphic detail; provided that its depiction
is justified by the context, narrative, or character development; and
 taking into account the contemporary values and understanding of a
Filipino viewer who is at least thirteen (13) years of age.
5. VIOLENCE – Violence may be allowed; provided that it is infrequent,
not gratuitous, and without graphic detail, and its use is justified by the
context, narrative, or character development; and taking into account
the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is
at least thirteen (13) years of age.
6. HORROR – The depiction of horror, frightening scenes, and
occasional gore are allowed; provided that such depiction is justified
by the context, narrative, or character development; and taking into
account the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino
viewer who is at least thirteen (13) years of age.
7. DRUGS – The depiction of drugs or their use may be allowed;
provided that such depiction is brief and infrequent, and the same is
justified by the context, narrative, or character development; and taking
into account the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino
viewer who is at least thirteen (13) years of age. The movie shall not
in any case promote, condone, justify and/or encourage drug use.

 SPG: Strong Parental Guidance

The “SPG” classification warns parents to exercise greater
parental responsibility in their children’s viewing of the program. The
television program classified as “SPG” must still fall within the
parameters of existing Parental Guidance classification rating.
However, to merit the issuance of an “SPG” rating, the gravity of the
material must, in the judgment of the BOARD, be leaning towards the
maximum allowable for Parental Guidance rating. In determining the
proper classification rating, the Board shall consider the purpose,
genre, and time slot of the program as well as the treatment and
depiction of attendant factors such as, but not limited to: Theme
(Tema), Violence (Karahasan), Drugs (Droga), Language
(Lenggwahe), Sex (Sekswal) and Horror (Katatakutan).

 R16: Restricted – 16
 1.THEME – There are no restrictions on themes; provided that the
treatment is appropriate for viewers who are at least sixteen (16) years
of age.
2. LANGUAGE – The film may use any kind of language; provided that
such use is justified by context, narrative, or character development;
and taking into account the contemporary values and understanding of
a Filipino viewer who is at least sixteen (16) years of age.
3. NUDITY – The film may contain natural and sexually-oriented nudity;
provided that it is discreet and its depiction is not gratuitous and is
justified by the context, narrative, or character development; and taking
into account the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino
viewer who is at least sixteen (16) years of age.
4. SEX – Sexual activity may be depicted; provided any depiction does
not contain graphic detail, and such depiction is not gratuitous and is
justified by the context, narrative, or character development; and taking
into account the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino
viewer who is at least sixteen (16) years of age.
5. VIOLENCE – Violence and gore may be allowed; provided that their
depiction is not gratuitous and is justified by the context, narrative, or
character development; and taking into account the contemporary
values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is at least sixteen
(16) years of age.
6. HORROR – The non-gratuitous depiction of horror, frightening
scenes, and gore are allowed; provided that their use is justified by the
context, narrative, or character development; and taking into account
the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is
at least sixteen (16) years of age.
7. DRUGS – The non-gratuitous depiction of drugs or their use may be
allowed; provided that its depiction is justified by the context, narrative,
or character development; and taking into account the contemporary
values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is at least sixteen
(16) years of age. The movie shall not in any case promote, condone,
and encourage drug use.

 R18: Restricted – 18
 An “R-18” classification advises viewers, parents, and
supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following:
themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, horror, and drugs that may
not be suitable for children below eighteen (18) years of age. An “R-
18” rating does not mean that the film is “obscene”, “offensive”, or
“pornographic,” as these terms are defined by law. A film classified as
“R-18” must, in the judgment of the Board, meet the following criteria:
1. THEME – There are no restrictions on themes and their treatment.
2. LANGUAGE – The film may use any kind of language; provided that
such use is justified by the context, narrative, or character
development; and taking into account the contemporary values and
understanding of a Filipino viewer who is at least eighteen (18) years
of age.
3. NUDITY – The film may contain sexually-oriented nudity; provided
that it is non-gratuitous, and is justified by the context, narrative, or
character development; and taking into account the contemporary
values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is at least eighteen
(18) years of age. An “R-18” rating does not mean that the film is
“obscene” or “pornographic,” as these terms are defined by law.
4. SEX – The realistic depiction of sexual activity may be allowed;
provided that such depiction is not gratuitous, and is justified by the
context, narrative, or character development; and taking into account
the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is
at least eighteen (18) years of age. An “R-18” rating does not mean
that the film is “obscene” or “pornographic,” as these terms are defined
by law.
5. VIOLENCE – There are no restrictions on the depiction of violence
except that it should not be gratuitous and that it is justified by the
context, narrative, or character development; and taking into account
the contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is
at least eighteen (18) years of age.
6. HORROR – The depiction of horror, frightening scenes, and gore
are allowed; provided that such depiction is justified by the context,
narrative, or character development, and taking into account the
 contemporary values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is at
least eighteen (18) years of age.
7. DRUGS – The depiction of drugs or their use may be allowed;
provided that such depiction is justified by the context, narrative or
character development; and taking into account the contemporary
values and understanding of a Filipino viewer who is at least eighteen
(18) years of age. In no case, however, should the use of drugs be
promoted, condoned, justified and/or encouraged.

 X: Not for Public Exhibition

A film shall be disapproved for public viewing if, in the
judgment of the BOARD:
a. The average person, applying contemporary community standards
and values, would find that the dominant theme of the work, taken as
a whole appeals solely to the prurient interest and satisfies only the
craving for gratuitous sex and/or violence.
b. The film depicts in a patently lewd, offensive, or demeaning manner,
excretory functions and sexual conduct such as sexual intercourse,
masturbation and exhibition of the genitals.
c. The film clearly constitutes an attack against any race, creed, or
religion.
d. The film condones or encourages the use of illegal drugs and
substances.
e. The film tends to undermine the faith and confidence of the people
in their government and/or duly-constituted authorities.
f. The film glorifies criminals or condones crimes.
g. The film is libelous or defamatory to the good name and reputation
of any person, whether living or dead.
h. The film may constitute contempt of court or of a quasi-judicial
tribunal, or may pertain to matters which are subjudicial in nature.

1. Examples of Rating Issue.

o EAT BULAGA
 With the show airing for 38 years, Eat Bulaga has not been
spared by the watchful eyes of the MTRCB. One recent instance
happened in July 2016, wherein the board summoned the show for
Senator Tito Sotto's controversial "victim-shaming" remark during the
"Juan For All, All For Juan" segment. A female contestant, who is
married, shared her story that she was allegedly abused by a drunk
friend after a drinking session. This became the reason why her
husband left her, even though she cannot remember what happened
since she was drunk. Senator Sotto reprimanded her by saying,
"Kababae mong tao, shot-shot ka."
His statement did not sit well with viewers, which prompted
MTRCB to call for a meeting with the show's executives. Even though
MTRCB only invited the program executives, Senator Sotto also
attended MTRCB's meeting with the show on July 21, 2016, to clarify
his statements. According to him, his statement was taken out of
context on social media. "Sa tingin ko, convinced sila [MTRCB] na
yung mga sumulat ng reaction were relying on comments of those who
did not even know the context of the issue."
Meanwhile, in September 2013, MTRCB summoned Eat
Bulaga and the defunct talk show The Ryzza Mae Show to attend a
mandatory conference regarding "alleged child-unfriendly scenes."
One incident MTRCB cited was, "In Eat Bulaga's 29 July 2013 episode,
a host spat juice into the face of child actress-host Ryzza Mae Dizon."
The government agency, then headed by Atty. Toto Villareal, said that
the dialogue aimed to find out what caused the scene and what
measures can be done to avoid the same incident to happen again. In
the end, MTRCB said that it "reiterates its serious and urgent concern
for the welfare of children, who are most vulnerable in media and
entertainment."

o IT’S SHOWTIME
ABS-CBN's noontime show It’s Showtime also had its own share
of controversial moments that grabbed the attention of MTRCB. Back
in January 2010 when It's Showtime was still titled Showtime, there
was a dance contest with different celebrities serving as guest judges.
In its January 7 live episode, guest judge Rosanna Roces made a
controversial remark on the air about teachers. This prompted the
MTRCB to impose a 20-day preventive suspension of the show, which
started on January 12 that year. The move of the MTRCB, then headed
 by Chairman Consoliza Laguardia, did not sit well with ABS-CBN. In
an official statement, ABS-CBN argued that it already imposed self-
regulation by removing Rosanna as a judge.
The Kapamilya network also appealed to the MTRCB to lift the
suspension. The Court of Appeals granted a temporary restraining
order on the show's suspension, saying that "It appears that petitioner's
[ABS-CBN] fundamental right to due process was blatantly
transgressed by the respondent [MTRCB]." While Showtime was off-
the-air, it was temporarily replaced by a show named Magpasikat,
which featured celebrities performing special talents.
However, in March 2010, MTRCB imposed another one-month
suspension to both Showtime and Magpasikat, and even considered
filing criminal charges against then Head of Entertainment Production
Linggit Tan and other executives who were "responsible for the
violation." According to a statement from ABS-CBN, the network was
not surprised by MTRCB's decision. The Kapamilya network also did
not agree with the decision, which is why they planned to bring it to the
Office of the President. Showtime continued to air on television, since
MTRCB's decision is not yet "final and executory." On September
2010, it was announced that Showtime won the case against MTRCB,
according to a resolution from the Court of Appeals.

Sources:
 http://www.mtrcb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Class-ratings.png
 http://www.movielabs.com/md/ratings/v2.1/html/PH_MTRCB_Ratings.html
 https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/27104/15-tv-shows-summoned-by-mtrcb-for-
controversial-scenes