Senate panel to hear anti-online piracy bills during break

(HEAD TOPICS) The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to protect the creative industry against online piracy.

The Senate Trade and Industry Committee will tackle two proposed legislations strengthening the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office to protect the creative industry against online piracy.The Office of Senator Mark Villar on Monday said the panel would conduct public hearings on the proposed Senate Bills 2150 and 2385 during the month-long break of the Senate. The measures were also considered among their priority legislation. Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla Jr.