THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) refuted director Darryl Yap’s claim that his film on Pepsi Paloma’s life is already under review, warning against misinformation aimed at discrediting the agency.
MTRCB vice chair and Hearing and Adjudication Committee chair Atty. Paulino Cases Jr. clarified that the film has yet to be reviewed due to incomplete submission of requirements by its distributor, Pinoyflix Films and Entertainment Production.
“To set the record straight, the MTRCB Registration Unit could not accept the materials submitted by the representative of Pinoyflix because the Legal Affairs Division required three specific documents: a Certificate or Clearance of No Pending Criminal, Civil, or Administrative Case from the Regional Trial Court, the Department of Justice, and the Office of the City Prosecutor,” Cases said in a statement.
He emphasized that the board has already informed the film’s distributor of the missing requirements.
Cases issued a stern warning against attempts to spread falsehoods regarding the film’s review status.
“The MTRCB will not tolerate any misinformation or false narrative that seeks to discredit the agency and undermine its mandate to protect the public interest. Any attempt to deliberately mislead the public will be dealt with in accordance with the law,” he said.
The official also explained the review process, noting that films are assessed by a committee of three board members, with a second-level review involving five members if necessary.
“Each film undergoes a rigorous and meticulous review process that evaluates every detail against the standards set by Presidential Decree No. 1986,” he added.
