The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) received a “very satisfactory” performance rating from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for 2025 as it reported reviewing more than 33,000 materials in the first quarter of 2026.
In a letter, DBM Acting Secretary Roland Toledo said the agency earned a total performance score of 4.58, citing what he described as efficient resource management, fund utilization and timely submission of required reports. He noted that the MTRCB’s financial accomplishments showed a high utilization rate for both obligations and disbursements.
MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto said the rating reflected the agency’s efforts to balance public protection with support for the creative sector.
“The ‘very satisfactory’ rating from the DBM is a testament to our commitment to transparency and excellence in public service,” she said. She added that the board continues to review materials “with a 100 percent accomplishment rate within the prescribed 10-day period,” emphasizing its focus on ensuring age-appropriate content for Filipino viewers.
The agency reported exceeding its 2025 revenue target by 128.01 percent, collecting P122.89 million. It attributed the increase to a rise in registered entities and higher production activity.
The Monitoring and Inspection Unit recorded 99.90 percent compliance among regulated establishments, including theaters and cable operators, following daily inspections.
Public engagement also increased, with the agency noting a 19.82 percent rise in reports and feedback from viewers, surpassing its 5 percent target. Participation in the MTRCB’s “Matalino at Responsableng Panonood” seminars and information campaigns grew by 17.45 percent, with 56 activities conducted nationwide.
From January to March 2026, the board reviewed and classified 33,516 materials. These included 30,491 television programs, 150 films, 2,046 television plugs, 437 movie trailers for cinema and television and 392 non-video publicity materials.
“We are grateful for the increasing trust of the public,” Sotto said. She added that the agency remains committed to its ‘Responsableng Panonood’ campaign as it moves through 2026, aiming to promote informed media consumption and self-regulation.
