Engr. Mohammed Masuhud, Intellectual Property Field Operations Specialist at Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines IX, discussed extensively on concerns on infringement of intellectual property rights such as plagiarism, piracy, and counterfeit. The participants were representatives of women’s entrepreneur groups, creatives, and MSMEs.

This activity follows the recent joint City Tourism Office and DTI-ZCO project on a focus group discussion among creatives groups in Isabela City in keeping with Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman’s call for an inclusive, creative, and progressive economy that translates to a happy and dignified life for all. (Words and Photos by M. Guerrero, CIO)