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Pinoy inventor pushes for Pili-based aircraft sealant business

Mark Kennedy Bantugon, inventor of an aircraft sealant derived from the resin of the Pili tree, recently participated in an interview on ANC 24/7, discussing the potential industrialization of his aircraft sealant. The Pili Seal has already garnered significant attention, not only because it won the Philippine leg of the esteemed James Dyson Award in […]

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Counterfeit goods up, pirated content down in PH — IP Office

There was a noticeable increase in counterfeiting since the start of the so-called “ber” months this year, relative to the previous months, based on the reports gathered by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Using data from September 1 to September 28, 2023 alone, it showed 21 reports concerning counterfeit goods. The number […]

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PH ranks 2nd in Asia for finance app use and 4th for health — study

Filipinos are increasingly making use of mobile apps for their health and finance management. Per the study “Fulfilling Futures: Living better with mobile technology in the Philippines” conducted by Economist Impact, the Philippines ranks second among the thirteen surveyed Asian countries in the use of mobile apps for personal finance purposes and fourth for physical […]

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Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown has officially started

In a move reminiscent of Netflix, Disney Plus is set to tackle the issue of password-sharing among its users. Canadian Disney Plus subscribers recently received an email notifying them of an update to the subscriber agreement, which includes a section specifically addressing account sharing. Disney Plus intends to monitor the location of account sign-ins to […]