MANILA - The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines' (IPOPHL) has established its 15th Intellectual Property (IP) Satellite Office (IPSO) in Calabarzon to help increase IP protection activities in the most populous region of the country. "IPSOs are at the forefront of bringing our primary services within the reach of regions in the country. The objective of our newly opened IPSO Calabarzon is to raise the use and awareness of the IP system among innovators, creators and businesses in the region," Director General Rowel Barba said. Calabarzon, particularly the provinces of Cavite and Laguna, are driven by high-tech manufacturing industries. As of 2020, there are a total of 139,363 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region, making the area a prime spot for potential users of the IP system. The region also houses diverse research and development (R&D) sources, with five state universities and colleges and five Innovation and Technology Support Of