The Philippines, through the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), has committed to spearheading initiatives to strengthen intellectual property (IP) administration, awareness, capacity building and commercialization under the ASEAN Intellectual Property Rights Action Plan for 2026–2030 (AIPRAP 2030) that is now in force. Approved by member states, the regional economic development agenda aims to…
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IPOPHL urges ASEAN IP offices to push for commercialization thru strengthened TISC network
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) urged ASEAN intellectualproperty (IP) offices to place commercialization at the heart of innovation support, callingfor stronger regional collaboration to ensure that research and technologies translate intoreal-world impact. The call was made during the 2nd ASEAN Technology and Innovation Support Center(TISC) Network Task Force Meeting, hosted by IPOPHL…
Read MoreTravel Tax Abolition Gains Ground: Why Many Filipinos Say It’s Time to Let It Go
OPINION | The long-standing Philippine travel tax is now at the center of a serious national conversation, as lawmakers push for its abolition in what many describe as a long-overdue reform. For decades, Filipinos departing for international destinations have been required to pay a mandatory travel tax — ₱1,620 for economy class and ₱2,700 for…
Read MoreBuilding Safety from the Ground Up: NMWSO Philippines Safety-by-Design Showcase
On 29 January 2026, The New Channel (TNC) had the privilege of attending and covering the NMWSO Philippines Grand Challenge – Safety-by-Design (SbD) Showcase at the Marco Polo Ortigas. What unfolded was more than a technology showcase—it was a collective call to action to create safer digital environments for women and marginalized communities. The event…
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