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By Mirielle Vacal
Official Photo of Engr. Mark Kennedy Bantugon on the EPO Website: https://www.epo.org/en/news-events/young-inventors-prize/mark-kennedy-bantugon
Bicutan, Taguig - Engr. Mark Kennedy Bantugon, a trailblazing Filipino inventor from Batangas and a distinguished program proponent of the DOST-TAPI, is poised to make history as he competes among the world’s best and brightest young minds in the European Patent Office (EPO) “Tomorrow’s Shape: Young Inventors Prize 2025”. He is one of the ten exceptionally-talented individuals vying for the top honors, and the Philippines has a unique opportunity to advance him to victory through a global public vote.
From harnessing the potential of a pili tree to develop a sustainable adhesive for the aviation industry, Engr. Bantugon, through his “Pili Adheseal” innovation, has been consistently elevating the profile of Filipino innovation on the global stage. His remarkable work has earned him the 2021 James Dyson Award and the distinction of being the first Filipino recipient of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) National Award for Inventor, the highest recognition given by the esteemed WIPO in Geneva, Switzerland.
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The Technology Application and Promotion Institute, proudly joins the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in celebrating Privacy Awareness Week 2025. We recognize the importance of this annual celebration in strengthening data privacy awareness, promoting responsible data processing, and upholding the fundamental right to privacy for all individuals.
With the theme, “Global Privacy Matters: Navigating a Borderless Digital World and Expanding New Professional Horizons,” we stand with the NPC in underscoring the need to address privacy challenges in the Philippines at a time where data moves swiftly across borders. Hence, the protection of personal data becomes a shared responsibility across nations, organizations, and individuals.
As a personal information controller, we vow to ensure the highest standards of data protection in all aspects of our operations. We uphold transparency, accountability, and security in handling personal data entrusted to us, in full compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
As data subjects, you can celebrate PAW by staying informed about your rights, advocating for data privacy in your communities and workplaces, and being mindful of the information you share online.
For more information, visit PAW 2025 webpage at https://privacy.gov.ph/paw2025/
To learn more about how we process personal data, please visit our http://www.tapi.dost.gov.ph/transparency/tapi-website-privacy-policy
If you have suggestions, comments, and questions relating to data privacy, contact Atty. Israel Jacob R. Zaragoza, our Data Protection Officer, at 8582-1450 Local: 2168.
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