Last September, House Bill 4773 was introduced by House Rep. Maximo Dalog, which seeks to amend specific provisions of the IPC to address its limitations in addressing online infringement. But with widespread access to the web, there has been a stark rise in the consumption of pirated content online. Streaming, in fact, now accounts for almost 80 percent of pirated content in the entertainment industry. It pointed out that this impact on the creative industry has not only disrupted original creations and affected their livelihoods, but that rampant counterfeiting has also led to a cut in revenues and employment in the television and film industry. The creative industry is facing imminent demise unless adequate measures are put in place to stop online piracy.

Source: Philippine Star January 24, 2026 16:34 UTC