'Piracy is threatening the very survival of the cable industry; I am therefore optimistic that with IP Philippines' support, PCTA will be able to impart the seriousness of this concern to the public,' said PCTA president Antonio Selda.

'Piracy is still a serious problem, there are still a lot of things to do,' acknowledged Cristobal, adding that this is why his office is putting effort into these joint projects with the private sector.

According to Cristobal, the MOA they each signed include provisions on joint activities and cooperation on: advocacy, information and education; training; and policy and legislation. The consignees will, therefore, take part in educating the public and targeted audiences like implementers of the law and creators of software programs. It will also look into legislation policies that hinder the development of these industries.