IN LIGHT of suggestions to ban violent movies and television shows because of several recent incidents involving minors, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has said that it does not support that option. 1986, is to assign age-appropriate classifications to movies and TV shows while supporting the growth of the entertainment industry. This comes as Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. said they may recommend a ban on “excessively violent” TV shows and restricting violent content on social media platforms as among the steps needed to address the rising number of violent incidents involving minors. “Maybe we can recommend banning movies and TV shows with a lot of violence. We can make a similar recommendation for social media apps and other solutions.