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06/08/2026

The Supreme Court (SC) is expanding the digitalization of legal services with an electronic notarization framework that allows electronic documents to be notarized in person or remotely through accredited digital platforms.

05/08/2026

The University of the Philippines College of Law will restrict the use of artificial intelligence and electronic devices in first-year Juris Doctor courses beginning academic year 2026–2027, citing concerns that regular reliance on AI is weakening students’ legal reasoning and research skills.

29/07/2026

Supreme Court (SC) senior associate justice Marvic Leonen has urged lawyers and judges to use artificial intelligence cautiously, warning that the technology must not replace independent reasoning, human judgment, or accountability in the justice system.

17/07/2026

The Supreme Court PH has ruled that psychological violence committed through Facebook may carry a penalty higher by one degree under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, provided the use of information and communications technology is alleged in the criminal charge and proven during trial.

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that psychological violence committed through Facebook may carry a penalty higher by one degree under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, provided the use of information and communications technology is alleged in the criminal charge and proven during trial.

17/07/2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that psychological violence committed through Facebook may carry a penalty higher by one degree under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, provided the use of information and communications technology is alleged in the criminal charge and proven during trial.

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that psychological violence committed through Facebook may carry a penalty higher by one degree under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, provided the use of information and communications technology is alleged in the criminal charge and proven during trial.

10/07/2026

Supreme Court senior associate justice Marvic Leonen told court personnel that artificial intelligence may be used to assist judicial work, but must never be allowed to decide cases, as he defended the SC’s new governance framework for AI in the judiciary.

10/07/2026

The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the consolidated petitions challenging the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) in Metro Manila, ruling that the issues raised were rendered moot by the adoption of a new and uniform traffic enforcement framework under the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023 (MMTC 2023).

The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the consolidated petitions challenging the No Contact Apprehension Program (NCAP) in Metro Manila, ruling that the issues raised were rendered moot by the adoption of a new and uniform traffic enforcement framework under the Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023 (MMT...

15/06/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III violated provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability requiring lawyers to use dignified language and uphold the integrity of the legal profession, including in online platforms.

The Supreme Court has suspended lawyer Jesus Nicardo M. Falcis III from the practice of law for one year after finding him guilty of simple misconduct over a profanity-laden post on social media.

04/06/2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that similarities in trademark or logo designs that may confuse purchasers prevent the registration of later marks, even if new words are added.

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that similarities in trademark or logo designs that may confuse purchasers prevent the registration of later marks, even if new words are added.

15/05/2026

SC senior associate justice Marvic Leonen warned against “cognitive offloading,” or excessive reliance on AI systems that could weaken critical thinking and empathy among judges.