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Two Philippine patent applications are evaluated: (a) A continuous-flow catalytic process for converting bio-derived furfural into a mixture of C5–C7 hydrocarbons using a known bifunctional catalyst; the process employs a novel two-stage temperature ramp and precise residence-time control to yield a product distribution with improved energy efficiency and catalyst turnover; the process and the resulting hydrocarbon mixture are claimed. (b) A computer-implemented method that analyzes a buyer's historical procurement data and applies a proprietary weighting algorithm to forecast demand and optimize an annual procurement schedule; the claim covers the method implemented on a processor with input and output steps. (1) Identify the controlling doctrine and decide whether invention (a) is patentable, applying novelty, inventive step/non-obviousness, and industrial applicability. (2) Determine whether invention (b) is patentable under RA 8293; explain the applicable exclusions and apply them to the facts.