After the Center for Research acquired the Publication of the Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) and changed its name to Center for Research and Publication (CRP), the center recently successfully facilitated its first copyright registration of two significant works titled “Balik Probinsya Program” and “Food Security Via Agri-Tourism” authored by Rico Lumin Peligro of Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines, and deposited it with the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
This achievement marks a significant step in HCDC-CRP’s mission to empower researchers, writers, and innovators by securing their intellectual property rights by registering them, which provides 50 years of copyright protection, safeguarding the author’s rights, ensuring proper recognition, and preventing unauthorized use or reproduction.
Dr. Arvin Gutang, Head of HCDC-CRP, took this achievement as an inspiration to strengthen and promote the research integrity, innovation, and protection of intellectual property rights, especially in academics.
“We encourage our academic community and beyond to take advantage of the Center’s services to legally protect their works and uphold their research integrity,” Dr. Gutang said.
Mr. Rhys Lacia, the Focal person of HCDC’s Institute of Davao Studies, was delighted that the school is establishing these rules and standards to ensure the credibility of the institution’s work, especially with the teachers.
“It is very important that we are going to consider the work of the employees as their own work, at the same time, it is also creating the culture of going against plagiarism, knowing that there are a lot of issues with regards to authorship of researchers, conflicts between students and teachers,” Mr. Lacia shared.
Dandel Marc L. Magsanay, a third-year Bachelor of Physical Education student, emphasized the significance of adhering to copyright laws.
“Adherence to copyright reinforces the value of academic integrity and upholds the reputation of our institution,” Magsanay said.
With this breakthrough, HCDC-CRP urges all interested researchers, writers, and creators to submit their intellectual property works for copyright registration, ensuring that every creative work is protected under the law.
For more information on registering your research or creative work, visit the HCDC-CRP office, check our official website, or contact Ms. Mae-ann Gasing, HCDC-CRP Research Associate.