Emerging revenue streams tied to technology — such as synchronization rights for online content and video games — surged 52.9%, while performance rights revenue, boosted by digital distribution and licensing systems, more than doubled.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has published a study examining the blocktiming practices in the free TV industry to assess the effects to competition of industry developments.
Max, the American streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, has formally debuted in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia including Taiwan and Hong Kong, offering entertainment at affordable rates.
Congress TV is a dedicated free-to-air digital channel that will broadcast daily the sessions and regular legislative work of the House of Representatives. It will also stream the session through its social media platforms.
Senators Chiz Escudero and Allan Peter Cayetano are backing the proposal to expand and strengthen the role of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), including the power to block inappropriate contents on video streaming platforms that do not fit the moral values of Filipinos.
Sen. Grace Poe also suggested requiring streaming services to secure legislative franchises before they are allowed to operate in the country like cable and broadcast companies.
During a recent Senate hearing, Sen. Robin Padilla broached the possibility of crafting a law that would allow the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to act against inappropriate content on online streaming platforms.
Long playing (LP) records, the analog mode of playing music some 50 years ago and the platform where record sales of iconic artists were originally measured, is now resurging in sales, adherents, and popularity.
