My business partner told me that there have been raids in their area of computer shops that were using unlicensed software.

A search for relevant news items at the inq7.net website ^[1] produced surprising results.

(UPDATE) LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies are denying that they have started conducting raids on Internet cafes and computer shops after a September 15 deadline set as part of an anti-piracy campaign expired.

There have been unconfirmed reports of raids being conducted by National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Optical Media Board (OMB), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in some provinces and cities outside Metro Manila.

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THE OPTICAL Media Board (OMB) on Thursday warned local businesses, Internet caf