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Authorities Seize P3.8M Worth of Counterfeit Magic Sarap in Operations Across Pagadian and Guagua

Law enforcement agencies, including the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and Nestlé Philippines, have conducted coordinated operations in Pagadian City and Guagua, Pampanga, resulting in the seizure of counterfeit Magic Sarap seasoning valued at approximately P3.8 million. Two female suspects were arr…

Friday, June 12, 2026

Patents

IPOPHL Highlights Challenges in Policing Online Counterfeit Goods, Calls for Seller Cooperation

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has acknowledged the increasing difficulty in monitoring counterfeit goods sold online. The agency stresses the importance of cooperation from sellers to effectively identify and address intellectual property violations. This development comes amid ongoing e…

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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