Copyright

Copyright Policy of Pinagpala Publishing Services (PPS)

Pinagpala Publishing Services (PPS) holds the copyright to all articles and publications under its name. This copyright ownership is in full compliance with the provisions of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8293).

Copyright Protection under Philippine Law

According to the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, original intellectual creations in the literary and artistic domain are protected under copyright law. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Books, pamphlets, articles, and other written works

• Periodicals and newspapers

• Lectures, sermons, addresses, and dissertations prepared for oral delivery

• Letters and personal correspondence

• Dramatic or dramatico-musical compositions

• Choreographic works or entertainment in dumb shows

• Musical compositions

• Drawings, paintings, architecture, sculptures, engravings, and lithographs

• Models or designs for works of art

• Original ornamental designs or models for manufactured articles

• Illustrations, maps, plans, sketches, charts, and three-dimensional works related to geography, topography, architecture, or science

• Drawings or plastic works of a scientific or technical nature

• Photographic works, including those created through processes analogous to photography

• Lantern slides, audiovisual works, cinematographic works, and other forms of audio-visual recordings

• Pictorial illustrations and advertisements

• Computer programs

(Reference: Federis Intellectual Property Law, 2013)

Author Rights and Copyright Retention

While PPS generally holds the copyright to all published articles, authors may request to retain the copyright to their work, subject to the approval of PPS. Authors who wish to retain copyright must formally submit a written request to PPS, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Regardless of copyright ownership, authors retain their moral rights over their works, including:

• The right to be identified as the author of the work.

• The right to object to any distortion, mutilation, or modification of their work that may harm their reputation.

Commitment to Copyright Compliance

PPS is committed to protecting the intellectual property of its authors and ensuring that all published materials adhere to Philippine copyright laws. By publishing with PPS, authors agree to transfer copyright ownership to the publisher unless otherwise approved.

This policy ensures that all published works are safeguarded, respected, and legally protected, while providing flexibility for authors to retain copyright ownership upon request. This fosters a culture of ethical publishing and compliance with intellectual property laws.