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Philippine Industry Body Launched for Stronger Content Protection and Anti-Piracy Efforts

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MANILA, Sep 29, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Today, leading Philippine industry players including, Globe, GMA Network, Inc., Cignal TV, Inc, KROMA Entertainment and Smart Communications, Inc, joined hands with the Asia Video Industry Association's (AVIA) Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) to announce the formation of the Video Coalition of the Philippines (VCP). The VCP aims to push for stronger intellectual property protection in the Philippines that will protect both original content and users, as well as promote the Philippines creative and media industries, not only in the Philippines but around the world. VCP convenors will build on the momentum of the presentation of the proposed Revised Intellectual Property Code in the Philippines' 19th Congress in July and the recent Protection of Online Content Summit held on September 2 in Manila. House Bill No. 0799, filed by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, aims to update the Philippines' patent application system and make it "more attuned to the digital age." It also "provides for technologies and media that were not anticipated" at the time the intellectual property code was enacted. Proposed revisions also give regulat...

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Newly-formed Labuan Economic Sector Coalition urges federal gov to begin dialogue to formulate fair SOP

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LABUAN, Malaysia, Aug 12, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The newly-formed Labuan Economic Sector Coalition (the "Coalition") which comprises of various associations and business organizations released a press statement to express its grave concerns on the prospects facing Labuan due to unfair application of new SOP requirements, which are causing shipping firms and related major economic sectors to slow down or completely halt their activities on the island. This is despite the fact that Labuan is first among territories and states in Malaysia to have fully-vaccinated over 80% of its population and achieved herd immunity.LabuanTs Daniel DoughtyThe Labuan Economic Sector Coalition Members comprises of various associations and business organizations including Labuan Freight Forwarder Association, Sabah Shipping Agent Association, Malaysia Offshore Support Vessels Owners Association (MOSVA), Malaysia Shipowners' Association (MASA), Petronas, Labuan Shipyard & Engineering, Megah Port Management, Asian Supply Base, Sabah Flour & Feed Mills and Antara Steel.The Coalition's lead facilitator Ts Daniel Doughty said that import and export difficulties in Labuan started on ...

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Singapore supports global efforts to ensure ISIS enduring defeat: Vivian Balakrishnan

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SINGAPORE - Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (June 28) reaffirmed Singapore's support for global efforts to ensure the enduring defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), saying that while the terror group no longer controls territory, it continues to retain a diffused global presence and remains a threat. Speaking at a ministerial meeting of the 83-nation Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Rome, he emphasised that a robust security response is essential but not sufficient, and highlighted Singapore's efforts to counter terrorism through close community engagement and domestic security response preparedness. He also noted the establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Information Facility in Singapore this year, for like-minded countries to share intelligence and pool monitoring and analysis capabilities. "We will continue to work closely with the community and religious organisations to identify radicalised individuals," he said in a speech. "We need to win hearts and minds of people around the world and around the region. We need trust and unity amongst different groups, and to eliminate misperceptions or prejudice wherever they arise." The coalit...

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Women Icons Network, Myanmar Coalition sign pact to enhance social conversations around workplace gender equality

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SINGAPORE, Nov 27, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore headquartered, Women Icons Network (WIN), a platform that captures the value of gender-balanced workplaces by engaging women, corporates and D&I professionals, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Myanmar Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE). Under the terms of the MoU signed on November 5, 2020, WIN and BCGE will work towards increasing commitment and social conversations around gender equality at the workplace. BCGE is a non-profit association that encourages businesses to initiate gender equality practices in the workplace. The association and its member firms have made considerable progress towards creating gender-equal places of work. WIN is a technologically powered, globally scalable online platform that amplifies the voices of women at the workplace and also enables them to share their experiences. "We are excited to welcome Women Icons Network (WIN) as our latest partner. The collaboration will not only help us highlight the tremendous work done by our member firms but also roll-out mentorship programs that address the gaps essential to building an inclusive leadership," said Ms Kyawt Kay ...