CONDUCT OF FILM/TV REPRESENTATIVES IN MTRCB PREMISES

It has come to our attention that some Film/TV Representatives still
approach MTRCB Officers and Members seeking to facilitate or expedite
the review and release of materials they have submitted to the Board for
review and approval. Some of these incidents have resulted in undue
pressure upon the Board and Staff Members and have also opened the
possibility of irregularities in the conduct of the Board’s work.

IN THIS REGARD, the following policies and procedures with respect
to the conduct of the Film/TV representatives while in the MTRCB
premises in the course of their work shall be observed and implemented,
effective immediately:

1.         All transactions concerning the submission of relevant
materials for the Board’s inspection and review shall be coursed through
the MTRCB Registration Office only. This includes follow-ups that may
be needed to check whether the Board has approved the submitted
materials or not.

2.         The 3rd and 4th Floor Preview Areas shall be off-limits
to non-Board personnel, except in cases where the Representative/s of a
material being reviewed may be asked or allowed to be present to answer
questions or provide information to the board of the Committee
undertaking the review.

3.         Outside of the review session, Film and TV
Representatives shall not be allowed to approach any Board Member
regarding materials scheduled for inspection or review. Should there be
any need for the Representatives to speak to any other MTRCB officer or
staff member, they shall make the necessary appointments to do so.

4.         Film and TV representatives, and all other personnel of
any entity registered with the Board, are prohibited from making any
offers of money, gift, food, or similar items to any MTRCB Member,
officer or staff member. MTRCB Members, officers and staff members are
likewise prohibited from asking for any payments, gifts, or any other
offers other than what is provided for under the Board’s regulations and
procedures. All payment in relation to the Board’s work of inspection
and review must be made to the MTRCB cashier and properly receipted.

Failure to comply with the above may result in the suspension or
cancellation of the film or TV programs permit and other administrative
and criminal sanctions.

The MTRCB Registration and Operations Division, as well as the
Building Security, are tasked with ensuring compliance with the above
policies and procedures.

For your information and strict compliance.

Adopted: 6 Sept. 1999

(SGD.) ARMIDA P.E. SIGUION-REYNA
Chairman