OMB Board Resolution 21-05-03 – A BOARD RESOLUTION REVOKING, CANCELLING AND TERMINATING THE EFFECTIVITY OF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2005-003, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “ACCREDITATION OF RETAIL OUTLETS” DATED 09 MAY 2005
Please be guided that while the issuance of a Certificate of Accreditation for retail outlets is revoked through this Board Resolution, business establishments engaged in activities involving optical media and other storage devices are still required to secure the appropriate…
PRESS RELEASE: BSA launches campaign targeting 20,000 design and engineering firms in Southeast Asia to use licensed software
New public sector investments in national infrastructure call for the private sector to commit to design with licensed, cyber secure software – and shed decades old habit of using unlicensed software products July 21, 2021 – With billions of dollars…
PRESS RELEASE: OMB Inspects Business Establishments in Olongapo City
Agents of the Optical Media Board conducted an enforcement operation against business establishments in Olongapo City, Zambales last March 4, 2021. Out of the several inspected establishments, only KEANA COMPUTER CENTER was found in violation of Republic Act No. 9239.…
PRESS RELEASE: Establishment in Manila Found in Violation of R.A. No. 9239
On March 1, 2021, agents of the Optical Media Board inspected 8 Hug International Corporation, a business establishment in Ermita, Manila, engaged in the sale of mini DVD players, TV boxes and smart TVs. The said establishment failed to present…
PRESS RELEASE: Parañaque Establishment Inspected by OMB
February 23, 2021, the Optical Media Board conducted an inspection operation against an establishment in Tambo, Parañaque City, resulting to the confiscation of 20 units of All-In-One PCs and 5 units of CPUs. Zai Online Shop, engaged in the sale…
PRESS RELEASE: OMB Inspects Establishments in Ermita, Manila
On February 18, 2021, agents of the Optical Media Board conducted an inspection operation against several establishments in Ermita, Manila. Oriontech Corporation was found engaged in the sale of storage devices, printers and LED monitors. Upon inspection, the said establishment…
PRESS RELEASE: Establishment in Valenzuela Inspected by OMB
On February 16, 2021, agents of the Optical Media Board conducted an inspection operation against Gell Home Appliances Inc./Ginza Elite Electronics Corp. located in Malinta, Valenzuela City. The said establishment was found engaged in importation, dealership and sale of TV…
PRESS RELEASE: OMB Inspects CCTV Retailers in Manila
February 15, 2021 – agents of the Optical Media Board inspected several retailers of CCTV cameras along Sta. Cruz, Manila. One of the retailers, Smart Eye Technologies Depot Inc., was found selling CCTVs packaged with storage devices. Taken into custody…
PRESS RELEASE: Two Establishments in Makati City Inspected by OMB
On February 9, 2021, OMB agents conducted an inspection operation along Santillan Street in Makati City. Two establishments, which were allegedly being operated by a single owner were found engaged in the sale of storage devices without the necessary license…
