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“CTTO,” “photo not mine” does not excuse IP usage without permission — IPOPHL

If you think that citing “CTTO” or “photo not mine” permits your use of copyrighted material, think again. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is reminding the public that use of original content requires express permission from the content creator. Adding “credits to the owner” or similar phrases simply isn’t enough to acknowledge […]

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Pinoys more likely to buy online if there’s free delivery

The majority of Filipinos are likely to complete an online purchase if the purchase comes with free delivery. Per “Digital 2022: The Philippines” from data analysis firm DataReportal, about seven out of ten Filipinos said the option of free delivery would encourage them to complete their purchases from e-commerce outlets. The report based its figures […]

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USB-C will become mandatory for gadgets in EU starting 2024

Today, European legislators agreed to require all smartphones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU to use a common USB-C charging connector. By autumn 2024, all smartphones (yes, including iPhones) sold in the EU, must use a USB-C port for charging, according to the amended guidelines. With this, people will no longer need to purchase a new charging cable every time […]

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PCIEERD to give 8 schools up to Php5 million for R&D labs

The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) is accepting proposals from universities and institutions in need of funds for building or modernizing their research and development laboratories. Through its Institution Development Program (IDP), the PCIEERD aims to enable or improve research capabilities of public and private educational institutions. These institutions […]