Manila, Philippines – In a significant stride towards modernizing the country's legal framework, the Supreme Court (SC) has approved the Rules on Electronic Notarization (E-Notarization Rules) , a move poised to revolutionize how notarial services are accessed and delivered across the Philippines. This landmark decision, formalized under A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC , aims to enhance efficiency and broaden access to justice by leveraging technology for the notarization of electronic documents. The new rules supplement the existing 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice and represent a key achievement under the Supreme Court's Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) 2022-2027 . The E-Notarization Rules , approved En Banc on February 4, 2025, pave the way for the commissioning of Electronic Notaries Public (ENPs) . Unlike traditional notaries whose authority is limited to specific geographic areas, ENPs will be authorized to perform notarial acts for individuals located anywhere wit...