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In today’s tech-driven world — from remote work to electronic court filings — it was only a matter of time before notarization followed suit. On 4 February 2025, the Supreme Court promulgated A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC, also known as the Rules on Electronic Notarization (“Rules”), a long-anticipated innovation that institutionalizes the process of notarizing electronic documents in the Philippines.

It has been almost a decade since the passage of Republic Act No. 10667 or the Philippine Competition Act, the country’s primary competition law regulating anti-competitive practices aimed at upholding the constitutional prohibition against monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade.

The Philippines has long been regarded as a premier tropical destination for foreign tourists from around the world. From the pristine white sands of Boracay and the world-class surfing waves of Siargao, to the vibrant streets of Metro Manila and Cebu, the country offers a diverse range of attractions that cater to all types of travelers.

On November 2024, the Motion Picture Association, Inc., (MPA) a non-profit organization which is the leading advocate of the film, television, and streaming industry around the world and whose members include major studios such as Disney, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal City Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery, released a study it commissioned titled “Consumer Risk from Piracy in the Philippines.”