HR02394: A RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THROUGH THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND PERFORMING ARTS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE STATE OF THE PH
This resolution urges the House of Representatives, through relevant committees, to investigate the state of the Philippine Esports industry. Its impact lies in potentially legitimizing esports as a creative industry and sport in the Philippines, addressing negative connotations and lack of proper classification for esports professionals like athletes, coaches, and streamers. This inquiry could lead to better support, regulation, and opportunities for the over 43 million Filipino gamers and internationally recognized esports athletes and game developers, many of whom rely on esports for livelihood and have brought prestige to the country in global competitions.
The significance for the Filipino people is the potential for improved government integration and regulation of the esports industry, which could alleviate issues like visa challenges for athletes and overreaching existing regulations that hinder growth. Given that esports has thrived even during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing recreation and social interaction, this resolution aims to promote its economic and creative contributions, creating more opportunities in areas like streaming, shoutcasting, and content creation for a wide range of participants, including minors.