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Experts from the University of the Philippines Public Administration and Extension Services Foundation (UPPAF) and the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP NCPAG) conducted an intensive training on advanced governance for the board and management of the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society (FILCOLS) from March 27 to 28, 2025 at the University Hotel, …

FILCOLS Enhances Board and Management Leadership with a Two-day Advanced Governance Workshop from UP NCPAG and UPPAF Experts Read More »

Speakers: Natasha Kintanar, John Ray Ramos, Xiao ChuaModerator: Ricky de Castro, Radyo CSR Co-HostDate & Time: September 13 (Friday) | 6:00 – 8:00 PMVenue: MIBF 2nd Floor Stage, SMX Convention Center Manila Join us for a captivating fireside chat featuring prominent historians discussing the Bayani Biographies series, the work of Filipino historians, and the lives of national heroes such …

Heroic Heritage – A Fireside Chat with Historians Read More »

Speakers: Alvin Buenaventura, FILCOLS Executive Director & Wowie Catabijan, FILCOLS Board Member and Kahel Press EditorDate & Time: September 11 (Wednesday) | 2:15 – 3:30 PMVenue: MIBF 2nd Floor Stage, SMX Convention Center Manila Join us for this informative session where you will: Discover Cost-Saving Strategies: Wowie Catabijan will share essential tips on book productionand how to work with …

Funding and Producing Your Book Project Read More »

The Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS) reached the last step in the bilateral agreements with the Malaysia Reprographic Rights Centre (MARC) and the Indian Reprographic Rights Organization (IRRO) at the sidelines of the International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO) World Congress and general assembly in Reykjavik, Iceland on October 4. “Once signed by …

FILCOLS enters the last stage in international agreements with Malaysia, India at the IFRRO World Congress and General Assembly in Iceland Read More »

“Your creations are protected by copyright automatically, said Regina Reyna “Reg” V. Pastor before participants of the Accessible Books Creation (ABC) training held at the Quezon City Public Library on September 22. “Copyright is basically your right to put your name on your work and your right to earn something if the work is sold,” …

FILCOLS at the Accessible Books Creation Training in Quezon City Public Lib Read More »

Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS) membership officer Regina Reyna “Reg” V. Pastor explained the importance of copyright at the 20th PASADO National Seminar held at the National Teachers College, Manila on September 22. Pastor presented the report prepared by FILCOLS executive director Alvin J. Buenaventura before Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro members. This is …

FILCOLS talks about IP, Social Media, and AI at the 20th PASADO National Seminar Read More »

In support of making books accessible to those with a print disability, Regina Reyna “Reg” V. Pastor, membership officer of the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS), addressed participants at the Quezon City executive hall during the White Cane Month event on August 14. “Copyright is very important for creators,” said Pastor before the group …

FILCOLS Joins Partners in QC’s Inclusive White Cane Month Celebration for Readers with Print Disabilities Read More »

The National Summit of the Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP) focused on the effects of the rise of AI on various industries. The Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS) participated in the panel on the reactions of authors and visual artists in the book publishing industry to the coming of Generative AI tools on …

FILCOLS Shares Response of Authors and Visual Artists on the Rise of AI at the National Summit of the Analytics Association of the Philippines Read More »

Despite the threat of Tropical Storm Chedeng, the Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) displayed remarkable determination. They met on June 7 at the Philippine Normal University in Manila, undeterred by the adverse weather, to celebrate TALAB 2023 alongside the PNU’s Kapisang Diwa at Panitik (KADIPAN) members. …

FILCOLS and CCP Collab: Empower KADIPAN members with Reading Materials, Information on Copyright and AI at the TALAB 2023 in PNU Read More »

In celebration of World Book and Copyright Day the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) organized the event with the theme “Gender Equality in Creativity: Celebrating Women Empowerment” on April 25 via Zoom. Women prominent in the Philippine creative sector were the presenters and focus of the online event.  Bebang Siy, a FILCOLS trustee, …

FILCOLS at the World Book and Copyright Day Celebrations Read More »