MTRCB: Only ‘G’ and ‘PG’ films allowed onboard PUVs this Holy Week

Keeping public transport safe for young viewers during the Holy Week rush.

Planning a long Holy Week trip? The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) just set the tone for what you can watch on the road.

In a recently released memo, the agency reminded all PUV operators and common carriers: Only films rated “G” (General Patronage) and “PG” (Parental Guidance) are allowed to be shown onboard.

That means no graphic, explicit, or potentially disturbing content, especially with families and kids traveling together during one of the busiest seasons of the year.

MTRCB chair Lala Sotto explained: “As families travel together this Holy Week, we want to ensure that what is shown inside public transport remains safe and appropriate for all passengers, especially children.”

She added: “By showing only ‘G’ and ‘PG’ content, operators help create a more respectful and family-friendly environment for everyone on board.”

The rule applies to buses, sea vessels, and similar carriers that screen films mid-journey. Inspections are already underway, and violators could face fines, permit suspension—or worse, getting cut from the lineup entirely.

Bottom line: Your Holy Week trip should come with reflection, not questionable movie scenes.

 

 

To protect young passengers during the Holy Week rush, the MTRCB has ordered all bus and sea vessel operators to screen only General Patronage (G) and Parental Guidance (PG) rated films.

 

 

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