Globe urges action on online piracy to safeguard ₱2-trillion creative economy

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) projects that the Philippines’ creative economy could contribute as much as ₱2 trillion to the country’s gross domestic product this year, building on the ₱1.94 trillion in gross value added it recorded in 2024, an 8.7% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects the rising strength of Filipino talent in film, music, gaming, design, and digital content, but also underscores the urgency of protecting the sector from piracy.