The Intellectual Property of the Philippines (IP Philippines) has recently signed memoranda of agreement with three private organizations, namely the Business Software Alliance (BSA), the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA), and the Philippine Cable TV Association (PCTA) to formalize a joint initiative in the promotion and protection of intellectual property rights in their respective industries.

'The signing of agreements is part of the efforts of IP Philippines to strengthen and promote IPR in the software and pay television industries,' said IP Philippines director general Adrian Cristobal Jr. 'These follow similar partnerships and cooperation agreements that we have already forged with other IP stake holders to ensure that IP becomes a tool for national development.'