Nathaniel S. Arevalo appointed as IPOPHL OIC
13 January 2025
Nathaniel S. Arevalo, deputy director general for policy, legal and external relations of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), has been appointed IPOPHL officer-in-charge (OIC) by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
The designation was granted by Department Order 25-02 when previous director general Rowel S. Barba’s tenure ended on December 31, 2024.
In his capacity as OIC, Arevalo is tasked with overseeing all IPOPHL functions, activities and operations as well as issuing the rules and regulations required for the efficient execution of the organization’s goals, policies, plans, programs and projects in compliance with the law.
“IPOPHL’s thrust for quality public service will be sustained in this interim as we await the new director general. Stakeholders can expect zero disruptions and the resumption of goals to improve the efficiency of our processes and the effective implementation of our programs and policies,” Arevalo said.
- Excel V. Dyquiangco
