Davao Notary Public-Atty Laman

29/12/2025

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11/12/2025

Ang pagrerehistro ng isang notarized na dokumento sa notarial registry ay isang pangunahing rekisito sa proseso ng notarization. Ang notarial registry ay talaan ng mga opisyal na gawain ng isang notary public.

Ang mga dokumento at kasulatang naka-acknowledge at naitala rito ay itinuturing na mga pampublikong dokumento.

Ang isang dokumento o kasulatan na hindi nakarehistro o walang kopya sa notarial records ay nagpapahiwatig na ang dokumento o kasulatang iyon ay maaaring hindi tunay na na-notarize.

Kung walang rehistro, ang isang dokumento o kasulatan, kahit pinirmahan pa ng Notary Public, ay hindi maituturing na wastong notarized. Hindi rin ito maituturing na pampublikong dokumento at, dahil dito, hindi ito saklaw ng presumption of regularity.

Ang dokumento o kasulatan ay hindi makikinabang sa katangiang ipinagkakaloob sa mga pampublikong dokumento, kung saan hindi na kinakailangan pang patunayan ang pagiging tunay at wastong pagkakagawa.

Ang iregular na notarization ay nagpapababa sa halaga ng isang dokumento bilang ebidensiya—na para bang isang pribadong dokumento na nangangailangan ng patunay ng wastong pag-execute at pagiging tunay bago ito tanggapin bilang ebidensiya.

- Requina vs. Erasmo, G.R. No. 221049, December 7, 2022

Registration of the notarized document in the notarial registry is basic requirement in the notarial process. The notarial registry is a record of the notary public's official acts.

Acknowledged documents and instruments recorded in it are considered public documents. The notarial registry is a record of the notary public's official acts. Acknowledged documents and instruments recorded in it are considered public documents.

A document or instrument which does not appear in the notarial records or without a copy of it therein, suggests that the document or instrument was not really notarized.

Without registration, a document or instrument while signed by the Notary Public cannot be treated as duly notarized. It cannot be treated as a public document and as such, is not entitled to the presumption of regularity.

The document or instrument does not have for its benefit that which is due to public documents, that is that genuineness and due ex*****on need not be proved.

Irregular notarization reduces the evidentiary value of a document to a private document which requires proof of its due ex*****on and authenticity to be admissible as evidence

07/12/2025

📣 ADVISORY TO ALL CLIENTS

We will be CLOSED on December 8, 2025 (Monday)
In observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a special non-working holiday declared under Proclamation No. 727.

Regular operations will resume on December 9, 2025 (Tuesday).

We encourage clients with urgent documents to plan their visits accordingly.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

— Atty Laman

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16/10/2025

🖋️ Deed of Sale of Property in the Philippines → Why Notarization Matters 🏠

If you’re buying or selling real property in the Philippines, a Deed of Sale is one of the most critical documents you’ll execute. But did you know that simply signing a deed is not enough? Notarization plays a crucial role in making your transaction legal, binding, and enforceable.

📌 What is a Deed of Sale?

It is a written agreement between the seller and the buyer, whereby the seller transfers ownership of the property to the buyer in exchange for a purchase price.

It contains essential terms: description of the property, identities of parties, agreed price, mode of payment, condition of title, and other warranties.

🔍 Why Notarization is Important

Presumption of Authenticity & Due Ex*****on

A notarized document is presumed to have been signed in the presence of the notary, who verified the identities of the parties and their willingness. This gives the deed added legal weight.

Admissibility in Court

In the event of disputes, a notarized Deed of Sale can be more easily admitted as evidence in court, since the burden of proving due ex*****on is lessened.

Protection Against Fraud

The notary public acts as a public officer who witnesses the signing, helps prevent identity misrepresentation, ensures that parties understand what they sign, and confirms that there is no coercion.

Essential for Registration

A Deed of Sale must be notarized before it can be submitted for transfer of title.

✅ Things to Remember Before Going for Notarization

Bring valid IDs (government-issued IDs) of all parties.

All parties should appear in person before the notary.

Confirm that the notary public is commissioned and authorized to operate in your area (e.g. Davao).

Pay the notarial fee and documentary stamp tax, as applicable.

📞 Send us a message or comment below to schedule an appointment or ask your questions. Let’s help you make your property transaction safe and secure! 🔐

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15/10/2025

🔗 “Pirma mo, protektado — sa blockchain!” 🔗

Alam mo ba na sa future, posibleng ma-notarize na ang mga dokumento gamit ang blockchain?

Ang blockchain ay parang digital ledger na hindi puwedeng baguhin — bawat entry ay timestamped, traceable, at transparent. Ibig sabihin, mahirap nang pekein o galawin ang mga dokumentong notarized sa ganitong sistema.

Kaya nga interesting ang panukala ni Sen. Bam Aquino na gamitin ang blockchain laban sa korapsyon — para maging open at accountable ang mga transaksyon ng gobyerno.
Kung gagamitin din ito sa notarization, mas titibay ang tiwala ng publiko:
✅ walang dayaan
✅ madaling ma-verify
✅ may malinaw na record ng bawat aksyon

Sa Davao Notary Public, naniniwala kami na ang teknolohiya at tiwala ay puwedeng magsanib — para sa mas ligtas, mas tapat, at mas mabilis na serbisyo legal. ⚖️

💬 Ano sa tingin mo — handa na ba ang Pilipinas para sa blockchain notarization?

17/09/2025

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From notarizing documents to full legal representation — COLA LAW makes legal processes clear, accessible, and efficient.

🗂️ Document Drafting & Notarization
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📍 Visit us at COLA LAW, Door 202, Lizada Building, Bolton Street, Davao City
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27/06/2025

penned by Justice Gaerlan, the chair for the 2026 Bar exams

The (SC) has ruled that a land sale made through a verbal, unwritten agreement can be considered valid and binding—as long as it has been partly or fully carried out.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Samuel H. Gaerlan, the SC’s Third Division upheld the verbal sale of land between Marcos Batara (Batara) and his nephew Benedicto Ocampo (Ocampo). Even without a written contract, the SC found the sale valid because Ocampo had already received the land title, moved into the property, and made improvements on it.

The land was registered in the name of Batara, who passed away in 1974. His children, Noblesa and Ernesto, only learned of their father’s ownership of the property in 2007, when they received a notice to pay unpaid real estate taxes on the land and found out that the same was being occupied by their cousin, Ocampo.

Noblesa and Ernesto filed a case to reclaim the land from Ocampo, saying they were the rightful heirs. Ocampo, on the other hand, claimed he bought the land from Batara while the latter was still alive. After Batara died, Ocampo kept paying installments to Marcelo, Batara’s brother.

Ocampo admitted that the sale was not evidenced by any written document because Batara died before they could execute the necessary instruments. But Ocampo provided the owner’s copy of land title as proof, claiming Batara gave it to him after the initial payment in 1972.

Ruling in Ocampo’s favor, the SC said that under the Civil Code, a sale of land must be in writing to be enforced in court. This written document serves as proof that both parties agreed to the sale.

However, the sale is still considered valid even without a written contract if it has already been fully or partly carried out. In such cases, a verbal agreement can still be legally binding, and witnesses may be allowed to testify to prove that the sale happened.

In this case, the sale was partially executed as Ocampo had partially paid for the land, taken possession of it, received the land title, and paid real property taxes. The SC thus admitted the testimonies of Ocampo and his witnesses, which proved the sale.

The SC, however, found that Ocampo’s payments to Batara’s brother Marcelo were ineffective because he was not authorized to accept them on behalf of his brother’s heirs.

Therefore, while the sale remains valid, Ocampo must pay the remaining balance of the purchase price, with interest, to Noblesa and Ernesto.

Read the full text of the Press Release at https://tinyurl.com/yeapyzcd.

Read the full text of the Decision at https://tinyurl.com/msxr7hsd.

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

17/06/2025