Public urged to use MTRCB classification ratings when assessing MMFF entries

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has called on the public to express support for the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

The MMFF began on Christmas Day, December 25.

"Ngayong darating na Pasko, inaanyayahan ko ang lahat na panoorin ang lahat ng pelikulang kasali sa 2025 MMFF,” MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto said in a video message.

(This Christmas, I invite the public to watch the 2025 MMFF lineup.)

“Gamitin po natin bilang gabay ang MTRCB ratings sa pagpili ng papanooring pelikula ngayong kapaskuhan. Sama-sama po tayong mag-enjoy sa walong pelikulang inihanda ng MMFF," she added.

(Let us use the MTRCB ratings in choosing the films to watch. Let us all enjoy the eight MMFF movies.)

The 2025 MMFF entries:

• “I’m Perfect” – Rated G (General Audience). Suitable for viewers of all ages.
• “Bar Boys: After School” – PG. Suitable for viewers aged 13 or below and accompanied by their parents or guardian.
• “Call Me Mother” – PG.
• “Love You So Bad” – PG.
• “Manila’s Finest” – PG.
• “Rekonek” – PG.
• “Unmarry” – PG.
• “Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins” – R-13, for viewers aged 13 and above.

The 51st MMFF showcases diverse stories that reflect the creativity and talent of the local film industry, the MTRCB said. —Sundy Locus/VBL, GMA Integrated News