MANILA -- Filipino documentary "Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea" has been rated PG by the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB).
In a press release, the MTRCB said that the award-winning documentary was among 287 films approved by the Board for exhibition during the first half of 2025. It was applied Insight 360 Consultancy Services Inc. last March 2025 and was given PG rating. In June 2025, its producer, Voyage Film Studios Inc., reapplied for a review under the title “Food Delivery,” which also received a PG rating.
According to MTRCB website, "A PG classification advises parents or supervising adults that the film may contain any of the following: themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, and horror, whose treatment is suitable for children below 13 years of age."
“The material contains themes and scenes which are better appreciated by young audiences if viewed with adult guidance and supervision,” said review committee Members Ricardo Salomon, Jr., Richard Reynoso and Racquel Maria Cruz.
MTRCB chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto-Antonio reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting films that inform and inspire.
“Through our age-appropriate rating and classification, we aim to protect viewers, especially children, while encouraging responsible content creation,” she said.
Just recently, the Pinoy documentary by Baby Ruth Villarama won at the 2025 Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand, bagging the Tides of Change Award under the Best Festival Category, marking a significant win for the country.
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"Food Delivery," which tackles the maritime conflict between the Philippines and China, had its world premiere last June 30 in Auckland as part of the Academy Award-qualifying film festival.
In a previous interview with ABS-CBN News. Villarama, best known for directing "Sunday Beauty Queen," shared why documentary is a must-see.
"The West Philippine Sea seems too far from us people in the mainland. But I hope that by seeing the film, they can finally understand kung gaano kahalaga kung ano 'yung mayroon tayo. So I hope we can protect it, pangalagaan natin bago siya mawala sa atin nang tuluyan. Kailangan ilaban mo 'yan," she stressed.
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