[SIZE=3]Playing fair[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3](OPM and the Law on Copyright)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]For writing definitive Filipino masterpieces “Pipit”, "Saan Ka Man Naroroon", “Ikaw and Mahal ko”, “Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak”, “Gaano kita Kamahal”, “Sa Ugoy ng Duyan”, “Basta’t Mahal Kita”, and Christmas classics “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit”, “Pasko Na Naman” or “Misa de Gallo”, Levi Celerio spent his end days, not wallowing in wealth (as he deserved) but unable to pay his hospitable bills. He died not in a 1st rate hospital but in a small clinic. Even his death, and that of fellow National Artist Lucio San Pedro who died 2 days earlier, were grossly overshadowed by the then recent death of a mere teen idol.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Despite making music and lyrics, no matter how popular or timeless, the business of a Filipino songwriter has never boomed. This notwithstanding the existence of laws protecting copyright. And long before internet pirates even existed, i.e., downloads and file sharing, which further dilutes the privileges of copyright holders. Everyone wants something for free. But when it comes to local music, this is clearly out of tune with what the law requires. …….[/SIZE]

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