Movie and Television Review and Classification Board

Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
Lupon sa Rebyu at Klasipikasyon ng Pelikula at Telebisyon
Agency overview
Formed	October 5, 1985
Preceding agency	Board of Censors for Motion Pictures (1969–1985);
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
Agency executive	Diorella Maria Sotto-Antonio, Chairperson;
Parent agency	Office of the President of the Philippines
Website	mtrcb.gov.ph

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (Filipino: Lupon sa Rebyu at Klasipikasyon ng Pelikula at Telebisyon; 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.

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. 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.

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board also serves as a de facto censorship body.

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