MANILA — Veteran singer-songwriter Jose Mari Chan clarified that he continues to receive royalties from his music, saying his earlier remarks referred only to earnings from physical music formats.

In a report, it said that Chan issued the clarification after comments he made during the press conference for his upcoming “Afterglow: Seasons of the Heart” concert next month went viral, leading some people to believe he no longer earns royalties from his decades-long music catalog.

The singer explained that he no longer receives royalties from the sale of physical formats such as CDs, cassette tapes and vinyl records, but continues to earn from other royalty sources.

Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go supported Chan’s clarification, saying his remarks reflected the continuing decline in physical album sales as audiences increasingly consume music through digital platforms.

“As physical music formats have gradually declined over the years, so have the royalties associated with those sales,” Dy-Go said. “His statement should not be construed to mean that he no longer receives royalties from his music altogether.”

Dy-Go said artists continue to generate income through digital streaming services, music publishing, synchronization licenses, public performances and other authorized uses of their recordings.

She added that physical album sales are no longer the primary way people consume music.

“The music industry has evolved significantly over the years. Today, artists have various revenue streams beyond physical album sales, including streaming services, publishing rights, licensing and other royalty collection mechanisms,” she said.

Chan is known for songs including “Beautiful Girl,” “Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile,” and the holiday classic “Christmas in Our Hearts.”