Globe intensifies drive vs piracy as PH posts highest content piracy rate in Asia

Globe has further intensified its drive against illegal streaming and downloading of content as the Philippines, together with Vietnam and Malaysia, again topped the list of Asian countries with the highest piracy rates.

Piracy has been a lingering problem around the world, posing a danger to the viability of businesses and the livelihood of content creators, and also exposing users to malware and other online threats.

“The ill-effects of online piracy cannot be underestimated. Globe continues to ramp up initiatives to mitigate, if not fully stop piracy, and make a positive societal impact.  We also work with coalitions and partners like the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and the IPOPHL to help address these challenges,” said Anton Bonifacio, Globe Chief Information Security Officer.

Digital piracy hurting Filipino industry and economy

 Content producers urged government to block illegal streaming websites to stop the damaging effects to legitimate local content producers and cybersecurity risks in downloading pirated videos.

In a virtual town hall discussion organized by Stratbase ADR Institute  (ADRi) on “Digital Risks in the New Normal”, ADRi president, Prof Dindo Manhit said, “Formerly face-to-face activities, have all undergone a rapid digitization and transitioned to online platforms. It comes as no surprise then that there are now more cases of phishing attacks, online scams, and other cyber-security threats since the onset of the pandemic.”

Asian Video Industry Association (AVIA) General Manager Neil Gane called for the blocking of websites that give access to pirated content. He cited how Indonesia has effectively curbed online piracy by 69% and increasing legal platforms by 30%.

US Federal District Court orders 27 pirate site operators to pay ABS-CBN $27M total in damages

Southern District of Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Division, April 5, 2019 - ABS-CBN, the largest media and entertainment company in the Philippines, has scored yet another legal victory in the United States.

A US Federal District Court in Florida has ordered 27 pirate site operators to each pay $1million for a total of $27 million in damages to media giant ABS-CBN which has scored several victories in US courts this year.

Police Arrest Nine Suspected Illegal Camcorders Since Start Of Summer Movie Season

Entire screen community in the Philippines dedicated to keeping cinemas free of criminal activity

The June 12 Philippines premiere of ‘Man of Steel’, the much-anticipated redux of DC Comics’ classic superhero, Superman, has not gone by without illegal camcorders attempting to steal the movie. However, vigilant theater security personnel prevented the suspects from completing the illegal camcords, confiscated the recorded footage and alerted the police.

Between June 12-15, authorities made five arrests in four different cinema locations at popular movie theaters in Manila, Mandaluyong and Pasay. This brings the total to nine arrests since the start of the summer movie season.