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Aug 14, 2026 e-commerce act ra 8792 electronic commerce philippine law electronic signature electronic contracts

The E-Commerce Act (R.A. 8792) in the Philippines, Explained

Understand R.A. 8792, the Philippine E-Commerce Act: legal recognition of electronic documents, signatures, and contracts under Philippine law.

Aug 14, 2026 fintech regulation bsp e-commerce act data privacy act philippines financial technology

Fintech Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules and Licensing

Fintech regulation in the Philippines is shaped by BSP rules, the E-Commerce Act, and the Data Privacy Act. Learn the key legal requirements here.

Aug 14, 2026 e-signature digital signature electronic commerce act ra 8792 philippine law electronic documents

Digital Signatures and E-Signatures in the Philippines: Legal Validity

Understand the legal validity of digital and electronic signatures in the Philippines under the E-Commerce Act (RA 8792), including requirements and evidentiary rules.

Oct 17, 2007 electronic evidence fax transmissions sales contract breach of contract best evidence rule e-commerce act

FAX Transmissions Are Not Electronic Evidence: MCC Industrial Sales v. Ssangyong

The Supreme Court clarifies that ordinary fax transmissions are not electronic evidence under R.A. 8792, but photocopies may still be admitted under the Rules of Court.