Philippines: IPOPHL Site Blocking Rules for Intellectual Property Infringements
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Nov 2023 in force
20 Sep 2023 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Philippines
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
search service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented IPOPHL Site Blocking Rules for Intellectual Property Infringements
On 20 November 2023, the Memorandum Circular 23-025 was implemented, establishing rules on voluntary administrative site blocking. This order allows blocking access to pirated sites, addressing the Philippines' high piracy rate in East and Southeast…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Adopted IPOPHL Site Blocking Rules for Intellectual Property Infringements
On 20 September 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) adopted Memorandum Circular 23-025, establishing rules on voluntary administrative site blocking. This order allows blocking access to pirated sites, addressing the P…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body