Commentaries by Edsel F. Tupaz

The Philippine Innovation Act

The Philippine Innovation Act

August 30, 2019 06:44:11 pm

Overview Republic Act No. 11293, or the Philippine Innovation Act, was signed into law by the Philippine President on April 17, 2019. However, the Act was released to the public only on July 16, 2019. The Philippine Innovation Act aims to promote a culture of strategic planning and innovation in the country through improving innovation [...]

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