IPOPHL OKs Guimaras Mangoes as PH’s first GI, targets legislative reforms against infringement

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently approved the application of the Guimaras mangoes to be registered as a geographical indication (GI). This marks the country’s first registered GI and brings the “sweetest” success to Guimaras Mango farmers who have worked for about a decade for the coveted seal.