Nearly two decades after their launch, Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs) have helped millions of researchers and inventors optimize global databases on patent and scientific information. While many TISCs have evolved to help protect technologies, a few like the Philippines have pushed the frontiers even further by translating innovations to impact. Alex Riechel, Head…
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Elevating minds. Empowering voices. Creating impact. #SpeakersCon2026
Makati City, Philippines — SpeakersCon 2026 convened on 11 February , 2026 at SPACE at One Ayala in Makati City, bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, communication professionals, and creatives for a one-day hybrid conference centered on the theme “Redefining Authenticity.” More than a speaking event, SpeakersCon 2026 was designed as a learning and transformation platform for…
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Empowering the Next Generation: DIWA Launches LIWANAG at Q1 Meet-Up
Taguig City, Philippines — DIWA proudly launched its LIWANAG mentorship initiative during the DIWA: Q1 Meet-Up held on 11 February 2026, at the Huawei Innovation Hall, 4th Avenue, 12th Floor, BGC, Taguig. The gathering brought together young women in technology—particularly students of ICT and various tech colleges—alongside accomplished women leaders in the industry, marking the…
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Honoring Hard Work with Better Tools: Farm Fresh Launches Agri-Tech Pilot in Quezon
Filipino farmers are among the hardest-working people in the country—starting before sunrise, working through heat and rain, and carrying generations of knowledge that feed millions every day. Farm Fresh was created with one clear belief: farmers already put in the effort. What they deserve are better tools that make their work easier, more efficient, and…
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TNC Supports “Swing for a Cause” at Canlubang Golf and Country Club, South Course
A New Tournament in the South. A New Fairway Event for a Purpose. On 10 March 2026, a powerful gathering of purpose and play arrives at Canlubang Golf and Country Club, South Course as Swing for a Cause tees off in what promises to be one of the most meaningful charity golf events of the…
Read MoreSportsPlus and MPBL Seal Official League Title Partnership
A major milestone in Philippine basketball unfolded on 23 February 2026, as SportsPlus and the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) officially signed their League Title Partnership in an exclusive launch event that signals a new era for the league’s growth and digital expansion held at Gameville Ball Park, Mandaluyong City. The partnership cements SportsPlus as…
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Philippines leads several initiatives under ASEAN IP Rights Roadmap 2026-2030
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…
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Love Starts Within, Grows With Community: A Lifestyle Celebration at Victoria Sports Club and VS Hotel Convention Center
Love is not just about romance. It is about showing up better for yourself so you can show up stronger for the people who matter most. That spirit came alive at “Stay Lucky in Love,” recently held at Victoria Sports Club and VS Hotel Convention Center. The gathering felt less like a typical event and…
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Travel 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…
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