Filipino Music Anti Piracy Project Requirements

Government Support

          Although the project is spearheaded by various members of the private sector, support from both the local and national government is absolutely necessary for it to succeed. Cooperation by the government can come in the form of additional funding, providing additional manpower, integrating ongoing local projects with the anti-piracy campaign and even through assistance in securing needed permits such as for concert venues, etc.

Funds from Sponsorships

          One of the major strengths of this campaign is that it utilizes different media in getting its message across. Many of the projects are bound to attract attention and generate buzz. This allows us to ask for help from companies who might not have any stake in the issue. Companies not connected to the music industry can show their support through various sponsorships of the different projects and activities to be carried out.

Base of Operations and Communication Network

          An established base of operations will smoothen out the logistics of the undertaking. Regional bases will also be needed. A physical office is not a requirement. A “base” may be composed of a phone, a fax, and a computer with a decent connection to the internet. Most communication can be coursed through the participants’ existing mobile phones. The project can also have a website where information is readily available and by which the organizers can also communicate. (i.e. via private message board)

Manpower

          The most important part of any project would be the people who will make it happen. We envision a good mix of people from the project organizers themselves, to volunteers to support groups provided by the government and perhaps even NGOs and various youth organizations.  There will also be the people from the major stakeholders, liaison officers from the media partners and record labels and most importantly perhaps, the music artists themselves who really should take a more active stance in changing how people view piracy in this country.

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 “It’s been said that one of the most admirable quality of Filipinos is that even in times of deepest adversity we can still sing and smile. Let’s all work together and keep the music industry alive. Let’s end piracy today”.  - Jennifer A. Juan