PH second in region in consuming pirated content; telco backs website blocking | ABS-CBN
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
PH second in region in consuming pirated content; telco backs website blocking
PH second in region in consuming pirated content; telco backs website blocking
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 03, 2024 03:02 PM PHT
MANILA — Globe Telecom on Monday said it supports government measures against online piracy, including website blocking, in light of a survey suggesting the Philippines is second only to Vietnam in consuming pirated content through streaming sites.
MANILA — Globe Telecom on Monday said it supports government measures against online piracy, including website blocking, in light of a survey suggesting the Philippines is second only to Vietnam in consuming pirated content through streaming sites.
According to results of a YouGov survey released in May, 70 percent of Filipinos consume pirated content through online streaming, which is higher than last year's 58 percent.
According to results of a YouGov survey released in May, 70 percent of Filipinos consume pirated content through online streaming, which is higher than last year's 58 percent.
The survey, which was commissioned by the Asia Video Industry Association's Coalition Against Piracy, found that the incidence of piracy has climbed to 59% against 52% in last year's survey.
The survey, which was commissioned by the Asia Video Industry Association's Coalition Against Piracy, found that the incidence of piracy has climbed to 59% against 52% in last year's survey.
"Particularly concerning are the increases in the Philippines (12% yoy) and Vietnam (13% yoy), with both countries also now having the region’s highest incidences of piracy amongst their populations, at 70% and 71% respectively," AVIA said on its website.
"Particularly concerning are the increases in the Philippines (12% yoy) and Vietnam (13% yoy), with both countries also now having the region’s highest incidences of piracy amongst their populations, at 70% and 71% respectively," AVIA said on its website.
ADVERTISEMENT
Globe said in a release on the survey results that the findings present "how online piracy continues to rise in the Philippines," underscoring the need to "strengthen enforcement against such intellectual property violations."
Globe said in a release on the survey results that the findings present "how online piracy continues to rise in the Philippines," underscoring the need to "strengthen enforcement against such intellectual property violations."
'SECOND HIGHEST'
Globe said the recent survey is the second-highest level of piracy consumption in the Asia Pacific region, "with the Philippines next only to Vietnam in the survey at 71 percent."
Globe said the recent survey is the second-highest level of piracy consumption in the Asia Pacific region, "with the Philippines next only to Vietnam in the survey at 71 percent."
"While 92 percent of Filipino respondents are aware of the negative consequences of piracy, including malware risks and harm to local industries, the allure of free content online continues to drive high piracy rates," the company said.
"While 92 percent of Filipino respondents are aware of the negative consequences of piracy, including malware risks and harm to local industries, the allure of free content online continues to drive high piracy rates," the company said.
Globe stressed the need to ramp up efforts against piracy and expressed support for legislation to institutionalize site blocking.
Globe stressed the need to ramp up efforts against piracy and expressed support for legislation to institutionalize site blocking.
It also said it supported Senate bills to bolster the country's Intellectual Property Code.
It also said it supported Senate bills to bolster the country's Intellectual Property Code.
"Site blocking is a critical tool in safeguarding the livelihood of content creators and protecting consumers from the risks associated with accessing pirated content," Globe said.
"Site blocking is a critical tool in safeguarding the livelihood of content creators and protecting consumers from the risks associated with accessing pirated content," Globe said.
WATCH:
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
