Intellectual Property Code
Section 221. Points of Attachment for Works under Sections 172 and 173. - 221.1. The protection afforded by this Act to copyrightable works under Sections 172 and 173 shall apply to:
(a) Works of authors who are nationals of, or have their habitual residence in, the Philippines;
(b) Audio-visual works the producer of which has his headquarters or habitual residence in the Philippines;
(c) Works of architecture erected in the Philippines or other artistic works incorporated in a building or other structure located in the Philippines;
(d) Works first published in the Philippines; and
(e) Works first published in another country but also published in the Philippines within thirty days, irrespective of the nationality or residence of the authors.
221.2. The provisions of this Act shall also apply to works that are to be protected by virtue of and in accordance with any international convention or other international agreement to which the Philippines is a party. (n)