UNAWA and PCCI welcome e-signatures at SME capacity building event

Quezon City, Philippines – July 8, 2024 QCX: Quezon
“Development of Potential” event held at City Experience in Quezon Memorial Circle
“For SMEs” event, part of USAID’s SPEED (Strengthening Private Enterprise) program
for the Digital Economy initiative). The event, organized by StartUp Village, was attended by
by members of the Philippines
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), which aims to support a healthier
Philippine economy and improving corporate profitability.

Atty. Gino Jacinto, COO UNAWA, gave a presentation titled
“From Ink to Click: The Benefits of Electronic Signatures for Small Businesses”
Enterprises”. He stressed the importance of digitalization and electronic signatures,
highlighting how the Electronic Commerce Act (Republic Act No. 8792) regulates electronic commerce
signatures in the Philippines. This act recognizes the legal validity and
admissibility of electronic documents and signatures, ensuring their
the same legal position as their physical counterparts.

The Electronic Commerce Act, passed in 2000, provides the legal basis for electronic commerce.
transactions, promoting technology in business and ensuring legal compliance
environment adapts to the evolving digital landscape. Atty. Jacinto explained
that electronic documentation improves business processes and reduces
administrative time and offers increased security thanks to UNAWA’s SignSecure platform, the only
e-signature solution in the country with patented facial recognition technology
biometric system, ensuring security at every step.

SignSecure’s innovative features have found great recognition among PCCI members,
who appreciated the platform’s ability to verify the identity of signatories
at every turn, ensuring increased security and compliance. Atty. Jacinto emphasized
that electronic signatures help SMEs streamline their processes and maintain
accurate records, simplify compliance and reduce costs by enabling companies
reinvest savings in other areas.

UNAWA is a pioneer in legal technology innovation in the Philippines,
continuous support for SMEs in their digital transformation.
The event “Developing Potential for SMEs” was a significant step
towards strengthening businesses through technology, supporting a more robust and
inclusive digital economy.

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