Globe emphasizes the need for a site-blocking law for robust intellectual property protection
A recent survey unveils the escalating issue of online piracy in the Philippines, emphasizing the necessity to reinforce actions against such intellectual property infringements.
The newest YouGov consumer survey on piracy, sponsored by the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), disclosed that 70% of the populace admitted to consuming pirated content via online streaming this year, a significant increase from 58% in 2023.
This statistic places the Philippines as the second-highest country in terms of piracy consumption in the Asia Pacific, trailing only behind Vietnam, which stands at 71%.
Despite 92% of Filipino respondents being cognizant of the adverse effects of piracy, including the risks of malware and damage to local industries, the appeal of free online content continues to fuel high piracy rates.
In response to the growing incidence of piracy, Globe, a fervent advocate of intellectual property protection, highlighted the urgency to augment efforts against piracy, specifically through the enactment of legislation to institutionalize site blocking.
“This alarming trend underscores the pressing need to bolster enforcement against piracy, achievable through the amendment of the Intellectual Property Code to facilitate site blocking. We are confident that this will significantly curb content piracy, thereby supporting the creative industry and safeguarding our customers from the perils associated with pirated content,” stated Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.
As a member of the AVIA-CAP and the Video Coalition of the Philippines, Globe ardently backs Senate bills aimed at fortifying the Philippines’ Intellectual Property Code, particularly provisions for site-blocking measures to suppress online piracy. Site blocking is a crucial instrument in protecting the livelihood of content creators and shielding consumers from the hazards linked to accessing pirated content.
Globe is a signatory to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and other ISPs, establishing a site-blocking mechanism against pirate sites. This is the first initiative of its kind in Asia, underscoring the collaborative endeavor to combat the unauthorized distribution and sale of pirated content.
These initiatives align with the company’s ongoing #PlayItRight campaign, which aims to raise public consciousness and advocate for robust IP protection to safeguard the P1.6-trillion creative industry and consumers from piracy.
FAQs
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What is the current state of online piracy in the Philippines? According to the latest YouGov consumer survey on piracy, 70% of the population in the Philippines consume pirated content via online streaming.
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How does the Philippines rank in terms of piracy consumption in the Asia Pacific? The Philippines ranks second in terms of piracy consumption in the Asia Pacific, next only to Vietnam.
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What is Globe’s stance on the issue of online piracy? Globe, a staunch advocate of intellectual property protection, underscores the need to boost efforts against piracy, particularly passing legislation to institutionalize site blocking.
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What measures does Globe support to curb online piracy? Globe supports Senate bills aimed at strengthening the Philippines’ Intellectual Property Code, particularly provisions for site-blocking measures to curb online piracy.
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What initiatives has Globe undertaken to combat online piracy? Globe is a signatory to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and other ISPs, establishing a site-blocking mechanism against pirate sites. This is part of the company’s ongoing #PlayItRight campaign, which raises public awareness and advocates for stronger IP protection.