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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 …

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“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,” …

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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 …

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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, …

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The Filipinas Copyright Licensing Society, Inc. (FILCOLS) showed its commitment to collaborate with its neighbors at the Asia Pacific Committee gathering held in Singapore from April 12 to 14. The event, which marked the first in-person gathering of collective management organization (CMO) representatives since the pandemic, was hosted by the International Federation of Reproduction Rights …

FILCOLS Joins IFRRO Asia-Pacific Committee Regional Gathering to Foster Collaboration and Mentorship Read More »

Marking the significance of the Creative Industries Act, FILCOLS took part in the 2nd Philippine Creative Industries Summit. This collaborative event, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), unfolded at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on March 7-8. With the theme “Unifying Creative Agenda, Elevating Filipino Creativity,” the two-day …

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To make copyright accessible to non-lawyers, the Freelance Writers Guild of the Philippines (FWGP) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) launched the e-book The Written Property: A Freelance Writer’s Guide to Copyright on March 4 via Zoom. Read more, the user is directed to the FILCOLS FB article written by Alvin J. …

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