THE Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has ruled that there is "no sufficient basis" to ban the movie "Barbie" for allegedly featuring China's nine-dash-line over the South China Sea.

In a letter addressed to Sen. Francis Tolentino, the MTRCB revealed its findings and provided insights into its decision, saying it had given the film a parental guidance ("PG") rating which means viewers below 13 must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult.

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