MANILA, Philippines –
Points of discussion between Villar and representatives from the IT-related government agencies and advocacy groups reportedly centered on the exponential impact of the online piracy on the creative industry and copyright-related industries, which comprise around 7.1% of the country’s gross domestic product .
A comparative study was reportedly presented also to the Senate committee during the consultative meeting on countries where online site blocking was implemented: The study reportedly found out that 92% of the respondents in the Philippines projects negative attitude toward online piracy and shows the willingness of the Filipinos to pay for legal sites to access online contents.
Officials from the Department of Information and Communication Technology and law enforcers who also attended the discussion have expressed their full support to the fight against digital piracy. A new airline will start operating in the Bangsamoro region on April 24, which is poised to stimulate economic activity...
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