MTRCB Memorandum Circular No. 00-05 (2000)

(NAR) VOL. 11 NO.2 / APRIL – JUNE 2000

[ MTRCB MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 00- 05, April 10, 2000 ]

PENALTIES FOR NON-PRINTING OF CLASSIFICATION OR PUBLICATION OF INCORRECT MTRCB CLASSIFICATION IN NEWSPAPER AND OTHER PRINT MEDIA MATERIALS

In recent weeks, the Board has observed and taken note of instances where the MTRCB classification given to a film is not published in newspaper and other print media materials, as required, and in spite of the Board’s previous issuances and reminders (Memorandum Circulars No. 97-11, 98-05, 98-13, and 99-05) In this regard, the Board reiterates the requirement for the INCLUSION OF THE PRESCRIBED MTRCB CLASSIFICATION IN ALL PRINT ADVERTISEMENTS. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the following penalties, as provided for in Memorandum Circular No. 98-17 (15 December 1998): OFFENSE/PENALTIES 1ST 2ND OFFENSE 3RD OFFENSE OFFENSE “7. Non-printing of “FOR “FOR OWNER OF FOR Classification/ Publication OWNER OF PRINT One (1) year OWNER OF of Incorrect in PRINT: Six suspension/prohibition PRINT: Classification in (6) months from applying for PTE Permanent Newspaper Advertising suspension/ prohibition Materials” prohibition from from applying applying for for PTE” PTE The Board serves notice that it will not hesitate to impose the above penalties for any further violation committed by film producers of this requirement. FOR INFORMATION AND COMPLIANCE. Adopted: 10 April 2000

(SGD.) ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA Chairman