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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. enjoined the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) to craft programs that will help strengthen the country’s intellectual property (IP) regime, the Palace announced on Tuesday.
Marcos said the agency could do so by working with the World Intellectual Property Organization and other partners.
“I therefore encourage the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines to collaborate closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization and all our partners present in this occasion to craft programs that will strengthen the country’s IP regime and contribute to our efforts in building the new Philippines that we aspire for,” Marcos said in a speech delivered by Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual at the World Intellectual Property Organization Asian Regional Conference.
“I also urge everyone here to work together and harness the power of science, technology, and innovation as a catalyst for our post-pandemic transformation and our inclusive and sustainable development moving forward,” Marcos added.
Marcos also urged the IPOPHL to work together and use science, technology, and innovation for a post-pandemic transformation.