Mandatory electronic filing of certain pleadings, motions starts July 1

The Supreme Court (SC) is transitioning to electronic filing (eFiling) of certain petitions and motions before the High Court effective July 1, 2025.

- By REY G. PANALIGAN

It said the eFiling should be done through the eCourt PH app, which is available on the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP)—a unified online portal for court services accessible at https:// portal.judiciary.gov.ph.

In a press briefer issued by its Office of the Spokesperson on Thursday, June 19, the SC said that from July 1 to Sept.30, 2025, lawyers must file digitally with the SC through the PJP—in addition to paper-based filing (personal, registered courier)—initiatory pleadings and motions for extension of time in the following cases:

1. Petitions for review on certiorari under Rule 45 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, with or without applications for temporary restraining orders (TRO), writs of preliminary injunction (WPI), or other provisional remedies

2. Review of judgments and final orders or resolutions of the Commission on Elections and the Commission on Audit under Rule 64 of the Rules of Civil Procedure

3. Petitions for certiorari, prohibition, or mandamus under Rule 65 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, with or without applications for TROs, WPIs, or other provisional remedies