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Strategic collaboration combines legal expertise and accredited digital infrastructure to establish a new standard for trusted electronic notarization.

Makati City, Philippines — August 5, 2026 — In a landmark move for the Philippine legal and technology sectors, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (Gorriceta), one of the country's premier full-service law firms and a recognized leader in technology, innovation, and digital transformation, and Quanby Solutions Inc., an accredited Electronic Notary Facility (ENF) Provider authorized by the Office of the Bar Confidant of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, have entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to pioneer electronic notarization in the Philippines.

The collaboration brings together two complementary strengths: Gorriceta's leadership in law, regulation, and digital innovation, and Quanby's accredited electronic notarization infrastructure and secure technology platform. Together, the organizations aim to establish a new benchmark for secure, technology-enabled, and legally compliant notarization—supporting the country's transition toward a trusted digital legal ecosystem.

More than a technology partnership, the collaboration represents a shared commitment to helping modernize the delivery of legal services in the Philippines. As digital transactions continue to reshape commerce, finance, real estate, government, and everyday business, the need for secure, accessible, and legally recognized electronic notarization has become increasingly critical. By combining legal excellence with accredited digital infrastructure, Gorriceta and Quanby seek to provide the trust framework that enables individuals, businesses, and legal professionals to confidently transact in an increasingly digital world.

The partnership also marks the beginning of NotarioPH by QLegal, a pioneering electronic notarization platform designed to transform how notarization is delivered in the Philippines. Built around the Supreme Court's Rules on Electronic Notarization, NotarioPH integrates secure identity verification, live online notarization, electronic notarial certificates, blockchain-backed document verification, artificial intelligence-powered document workflows, comprehensive audit trails, and digital payment capabilities into a seamless end-to-end experience. The platform is designed to make legally compliant notarization more accessible, efficient, and secure for Filipinos wherever they may be.

"Electronic notarization represents one of the most significant milestones in the modernization of legal services in the Philippines," said Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra. "This partnership is about more than introducing a new platform—it is about building the trusted digital infrastructure that will support the future of legal transactions in the Philippines. By combining Gorriceta's legal leadership with Quanby's accredited electronic notarization infrastructure, we are pioneering a solution that makes notarization more accessible, secure, and efficient while preserving the integrity, authenticity, and public trust that have always been at the heart of the notarial process."

Maria Crisma Maxwell, Chief Executive Officer of Quanby Solutions Inc., emphasized the importance of combining accredited technology with legal expertise to drive meaningful innovation.

"Our accreditation as an Electronic Notary Facility Provider by the Supreme Court reflects Quanby's commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and legally compliant technology that meets the highest standards established by the Supreme Court. Through our partnership with Gorriceta, we are bringing together accredited digital infrastructure and one of the Philippines' foremost technology-focused law firms to pioneer the future of electronic notarization. Together, we are laying the foundation for a more trusted, accessible, and digitally enabled legal ecosystem for every Filipino."

Designed to support the complete electronic notarization journey, NotarioPH enables secure identity verification, remote video notarization, issuance of electronic notarial certificates, immutable audit trails, blockchain-enabled document verification, and AI-assisted document intelligence—all while preserving the authority and oversight of duly commissioned notaries public. The platform reflects a vision where technology enhances, rather than replaces, the essential role of the legal profession.

As the Philippines continues its digital transformation, the Gorriceta–Quanby partnership underscores the vital role that trusted legal infrastructure will play in enabling secure digital transactions across industries. It also reinforces both organizations' commitment to supporting the Supreme Court's vision for the modernization of notarial services and helping establish electronic notarization as a trusted pillar of the country's digital economy.