Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (Filipino: Lupon sa Rebyu at Klasipikasyon ng Pelikula at Telebisyon;[1] abbreviated as MTRCB) is a Philippine government agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines that is responsible for the classification and review of television programs, motion pictures and home videos.
Lupon sa Rebyu at Klasipikasyon ng Pelikula at Telebisyon | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | October 5, 1985; 38 years ago (1985-10-05) |
Preceding agency |
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Type | Film and television classification |
Headquarters | 18 MTRCB Building, Timog Avenue, Quezon City, 1103, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Motto | Filipino: "Para sa Matalino at Responsableng Panonood" (English: "For Intelligent and Responsible Viewing") |
Employees | More than 33[vague] |
Agency executive |
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Parent agency | Office of the President of the Philippines |
Website | mtrcb |
Unlike other organizations worldwide (such as the BBFC), the Board does not rate video games. Thus, both the ESRB system used in the United States, and IARC system are the de facto rating systems used in the Philippines, although there have been attempts at formulating an independent local rating system.[2] Certain video game vendors ask for a valid ID or any other verification to be able to buy M- and AO-rated games. The Board also does not rate literature.[3]
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board also serves as a de facto censorship body.[4]