UNAWA Get Ready for E-Notarization in the Philippines The rules have changed, and notarial practice in the Philippines is entering a new chapter. On February 4, 2025, the Supreme Court issued A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC . That means electronic notarization is n... e-notarization enotarization enotarization ph May 2, 2025 Notarization
Melissa C. Dimalanta The Crucial Role of Human Resources in Corporate and Government Compliance in the Philippines In any organization, compliance isn’t just a legal checkbox—it’s a core function that protects the business, its employees, and its reputation. In the Philippines, Human Resources (HR) plays a crucial... AML AML compliance AMLA AMLC HR human resources Apr 25, 2025 AML Compliance
RJ Gumban PH Pawnshops Can Be Shut Down by AMLA (Here’s the Fix) You probably didn’t expect this from a pawnshop business. But under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), or Republic Act No. 9160 , pawnshops are now treated just like banks and casinos. You are cons... AML AML compliance AMLA Apr 21, 2025 AML Compliance
UNAWA Supreme Court Releases Rules on Electronic Notarization The Supreme Court of the Philippines has officially released the long-anticipated Rules on Electronic Notarization , pursuant to A.M. No. 24-10-14-SC , marking a significant milestone in modernizing l... Electronic Notarization Online Notarization Remote Notarization Mar 10, 2025
UNAWA Philippines Exits Dirty Money Grey List, UCheck Enhances AML Compliance The Philippines has officially exited the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. T... AML AML compliance anti-money laundering Feb 25, 2025 AML Compliance
Melissa C. Dimalanta The Skills You Need to Thrive in Legal Tech Unlearning Old Habits: The First Challenge Transitioning to legal tech from traditional industries is not just a shift in environment—it's a transformation in mindset. Coming from traditional setups, ... legal tech Dec 17, 2024 Remote Work & Culture
Vher Agbay A Developer’s Role in Scalable Legal Tech The legal tech industry in the Philippines is an exciting, evolving space. Yet, as a CTO working in this field, I’ve come to realize that the biggest challenge isn’t the technology itself—it’s adoptio... developers legal tech Dec 13, 2024
UNAWA The Best of UNAWA’s Holiday Cheer with Road to 12.12 At UNAWA, we believe the holidays are the perfect time to empower businesses while spreading joy, and we’re doing just that with our Road to 12.12 campaign ! From December 5 to 12, this week-long cele... 12.12 AML compliance e-signature holiday sale Dec 10, 2024 UNAWA News & Announcements
Gino Carmine S. Jacinto The Future of Legal Practice: Embracing Digitization and Digital Processes As a former litigator, corporate secretary, general counsel, and head of legal, I have seen how paper-based workflows have traditionally supported legal practice. These processes are well-understood a... digital transformation digitization legal legal tech Dec 3, 2024
RJ Gumban How a Seasoned HR Leader Champions UNAWA’s People-First Tech Solutions Melissa “Sally” Dimalanta has built a career in empowering people and creating thriving organizations. Now, as UNAWA’s co-founder and HR Director, she’s using her expertise to shape human-centered leg... Nov 27, 2024 Profiles
UNAWA How to Fight Document-Based Biometric Attacks Biometrics is fast becoming a cornerstone of modern digital security. Whether unlocking your smartphone, verifying online transactions, or signing important documents, biometrics provides a layer of s... biometric attacks e-signature liveliness check Nov 26, 2024 E-signatures
UNAWA Is Your Law Firm 100% AML-Compliant? Ensuring your law firm fully complies with anti-money laundering regulations in the Philippines is more critical than ever. Compliance isn't just about following the law—it's about safeguarding your f... AML AML compliance aml compliance law firms Nov 22, 2024 AML Compliance
