Senate urged to pass bill blocking online piracy sites
The Philippine Star|November 19, 2024
A consumer advocacy group is clamoring for the passage of the long-delayed Online Site Blocking Act to shield the Philippine entertainment industry from the threat of online piracy.

"The Philippine entertainment industry could be contributing billions to the economy if not for rampant piracy of Filipino-produced content," said Tim Abejo, co-convenor of Citizen Watch Philippines.

"Online piracy is not a minor issue but a severe threat that is draining the lifeblood of our creative sector. Artists, filmmakers, producers, and countless behind-the-scenes workers are losing their livelihoods to digital pirates who operate unchecked."

This story is from the November 19, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.

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