GMA Network and the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, Inc. (FILSCAP) have renewed their partnership to safeguard the rights of Filipino music creators and uphold the value of original compositions.
The contract signing took place on Oct. 14 at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City.
GMA Network was represented by executive vice president and chief financial officer Felipe S. Yalong and senior vice president for finance and ICT Ronaldo P. Mastrili. Representing FILSCAP were president Arturo “Nonoy Tan” Lui Pio, vice president Rodolfo “Tito” Cayamanda, and other officers of the organization.
Yalong said the renewed alliance reflects the long-standing relationship between the two institutions. “This is a testament to the relationship we have, from the time we first signed on twenty years ago up to now,” he said. “We are grateful and honored to be part of this arrangement, which enables us to honor original compositions and Filipino talents.”
Lui Pio thanked GMA for its continued recognition of music creators’ rights. “GMA was the first one to sign up with FILSCAP, giving respect to copyright,” he said. “With utmost gratitude, we thank GMA for this partnership, and we look forward to more years of advancing Filipino music worldwide.”
Under the renewed agreement, GMA Network is authorized to use copyrighted music across its various platforms—including GMA News TV, digital channels, and webcast programs—while ensuring that composers and songwriters receive proper recognition and compensation.
FILSCAP, the country’s official music public performance collection society, works to secure royalties for local and international music creators. It is a member of the Paris-based International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and is accredited by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
