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29/04/2026

Illegal notary

PRESS RELEASE | NBI ARRESTS FIVE FOR ILLEGAL NOTARY PUBLIC

Pasay City, Philippines – On April 23, 2026, the NBI-Fraud and Financial Crimes Division (NBI-FFCD) arrested five individuals engaged in illegal notary public operation in the City of Manila.

The operation was initiated following a complaint from a duly commissioned Notary Public of Manila. She alleged that her Notarial Commission, including her notarial stamp and seal, is being used without her knowledge and consent. The complainant provided information about the location of the illegal notary public, which is situated in the City of Manila.

In response, the agents of the NBI-FFCD quickly verified the accuracy of the information through a test-buy operation, confirming that the notary public was using the complainant's Notarial Commission and had falsified her signature.

The agents of the NBI-FFCD organized an entrapment operation and went to the office of the target notary public. They discreetly positioned themselves nearby. An undercover agent, posing as a client, submitted an affidavit of loss for notarization. While the notarization process was taking place, NBI-FFCD agents moved in and arrested the individuals involved.

The arrested subjects will be charged with Falsification of Public Document by Private Individuals, Possession of instruments or Implements Intended for the Commission of Falsification, and Attempted Estafa.

NBI Director Atty. Melvin A. Matibag commended the agents of the NBI-FFCD for their recent successful operation targeting illegal notary public services. Atty. Matibag also issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in these illegal activities, emphasizing that the National Bureau of Investigation will pursue them relentlessly and ensure that they face the full consequences of the law. He reiterated the NBI's commitment to maintaining the integrity of legal services and protecting the public from fraudulent practices.

21/04/2026

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25/03/2026

The En Banc has approved the Governance Framework on the Use of Human-Centered Augmented Intelligence in the Judiciary, marking a significant step toward modernizing court operations and improving the administration of justice through new technologies.

In a Resolution dated February 18, 2026, in A.M. No. 25-11-28-SC, the SC issued a comprehensive guide on the responsible use of human-centered augmented intelligence in the judicial system, based on three ethical principles: fairness, accountability, and transparency. These principles support “the ethical and responsible use of human-centered augmented intelligence tools in the Judiciary” and “reinforce the public’s faith and confidence in the independence and impartiality of the judicial system.”

The Framework was developed by a working group chaired by Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen, with Associate Justices Ramon Paul L. Hernando and Rodil V. Zalameda as vice chairpersons. It was created with the help of other members of the Judiciary, subject matter experts, lawyers, and the academe, and further refined through consultations with the SC En Banc, the SC’s Management Information Systems Office, and the Office of the Chief Attorney. It also draws from global best practices, including the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices Governance Framework on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the ASEAN Judiciaries and UNESCO Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals, ensuring alignment with international standards.

A key feature of the Framework is the use of the term “human-centered augmented intelligence,” which emphasizes that technology must remain centered on humans and should only support, not replace, human reason and judgment.

Read the press release at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=162306.

Read the full text of A.M. No. 25-11-28-SC at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/25-11-28-sc-re-proposed-governance-framework-on-the-use-of-human-centered-augmented-intelligence-in-the-judiciary-2/

25/03/2026

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08/10/2025

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08/10/2025

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08/10/2025

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09/06/2025

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29/09/2024

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[UPDATED] JUST IN: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs into law Republic Act 12022, which penalizes agricultural smuggling as an act of economic sabotage.

Marcos says the law penalizes agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage to protect Filipino farmers, fishermen, and livestock raisers.

Marcos says the law's enactment is a proactive measure against agricultural smuggling and to impose correct duties on imported agricultural products.

"Smuggling, hoarding, profiteering to be now classified as economic sabotage and as non-bailable offenses," Marcos says.

Marcos says swift action should be carried out against anyone who dares to sabotage the agriculture sector and that the law will create special prosecutors to handle such cases.

Marcos says the law also ensures affordable agricultural products for consumers, apart from protecting the agriculture sector. | via Julie M. Aurelio, Philippine Daily Inquirer

18/09/2024

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