Manila, July 10 -- Local and international innovations will be the center of PHILIPPiNEXT expo to be held in Paranaque City on July 14 to 16, a representative of the Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) said Thursday.

During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon program, TAPI's head of Media and External Engagement Mirielle Vacal said PHILIPPiNEXT is the country's premier innovation showcase, and TAPI's first international conference and exhibit on innovations.

"The event aims to gather key stakeholders and experts from government, industry, the academe, and global innovation partners. This will focus on identifying best practices and strategies for commercializing intellectual property...