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Lionsgate Play is expanding its Southeast Asian reach with a planned launch in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

The OTT service has tapped Ma. Cecilia Marino as general manager for the Philippines as it expands beyond its existing markets of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

Rohit Jain, managing director for South Asia and and networks\u2014emerging markets Asia, noted, \u201cWe are thrilled to expand into the Philippines, where over a third of the population uses OTT services, a trend that has accelerated in the past two years as Filipinos become avid streaming consumers. We see this as a great opportunity to reach and engage with them. As part of this process, we are building a strong leadership team beginning with the appointment of Ma. Cecilia Marino to lead our growth there, taking Lionsgate Play to new heights while creating long-term value for our stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marino added, \u201cI am delighted to join the team at Lionsgate and bring my expertise and a fresh perspective to the table. The Philippines is an indispensable market for the South Asian business, and I am confident that the Filipino audience will enjoy Lionsgate Play\u2019s unique and exclusive streaming offering.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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