Manila, Philippines — On August 6, 2025, the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) and Twala, a leading provider of digital signature and electronic document workflow solutions, formally signed a partnership agreement during a contract signing ceremony held at LPU’s main campus in Intramuros, Manila.

In procurement, speed is not just a competitive advantage. It is a requirement. Whether you are finalizing a supplier contract, approving a purchase request, or onboarding a new vendor, delays at the signing stage can stall the entire workflow. E-signatures offer a powerful way to streamline the process. But not all platforms are designed for the complexity and urgency of procurement operations. If your team is evaluating solutions, now is the time to look beyond generic tools and invest in one that is purpose-built for procurement.

Procurement teams are no strangers to delays, and one of the most common culprits is the sign-off process. Even with a finalized contract or purchase order ready to go, many teams find themselves stuck in limbo, chasing down signatories through emails, calls, or even printouts.These delays not only slow down operations. They cost time, resources, and opportunities. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By adopting digital workflows with built-in e-signature capabilities, procurement teams can eliminate the bottlenecks and move faster with confidence.‍

Digital signatures are everywhere from contract approvals to vendor agreements. But while using them is now common practice, many professionals assume that any digital signature carries full legal weight. That’s not always the case. Understanding what makes a digital signature legally valid is critical for procurement teams, legal departments, and decision-makers who rely on these tools for everyday operations.

August 5, 2025 – Quezon City, Philippines — At ASTICON 2025, one of the country’s premier conferences on emerging technologies, Twala CEO Engr. Jeffrey Reyes urged leaders to rethink how trust is built in the digital age.

In procurement, speed is not just a competitive advantage. It is a requirement. Whether you are finalizing a supplier contract, approving a purchase request, or onboarding a new vendor, delays at the signing stage can stall the entire workflow. E-signatures offer a powerful way to streamline the process. But not all platforms are designed for the complexity and urgency of procurement operations. If your team is evaluating solutions, now is the time to look beyond generic tools and invest in one that is purpose-built for procurement.

Procurement teams are no strangers to delays, and one of the most common culprits is the sign-off process. Even with a finalized contract or purchase order ready to go, many teams find themselves stuck in limbo, chasing down signatories through emails, calls, or even printouts. These delays not only slow down operations. They cost time, resources, and opportunities. But it doesn’t have to be this way. By adopting digital workflows with built-in e-signature capabilities, procurement teams can eliminate the bottlenecks and move faster with confidence.

Legal departments are under pressure to execute contracts faster while maintaining compliance. Twala provides a secure digital signing platform designed for Philippine legal standards. This article outlines how to successfully deploy Twala across your legal operations from integration to team enablement ensuring that contract processes are both efficient and compliant.

As legal teams adopt digital workflows, many unknowingly face a growing risk: unsigned or improperly signed documents. Whether it's an NDA, contract, or affidavit, missing signatures can jeopardize enforceability during audits, disputes, or regulatory reviews.

The rise of e-commerce in the Philippines has introduced new challenges, particularly the risk of online fraud. As businesses increasingly rely on digital transactions, ensuring secure and trustworthy interactions has become essential. Digital signatures have emerged as a key tool for addressing these concerns, helping to reduce fraud and build trust in the digital economy. By ensuring document integrity and verifying identities, digital signatures enhance security in contracts, payments, and transactions.

All audit trails can serve as legal tools to present proof of a transaction’s history, and a digital audit trail in an application makes it possible for even digital processes to be verified and proven in court.

PLDT Enterprise inked an MOU with Twala to co-innovate and productize Twala, a blockchain-powered document and digital signature platform.

Pangilinan-led IdeaSpace Foundation has infused P3 million into three startups that capitalize on the shift to digital platforms to address challenges and risks arising from the new normal.

So, you’re finally convinced of the significant cost and productivity benefits that esignatures can bring to your business. But there’s one compelling thought that has been keeping you from giving your green light to adopt the technology – are e-signatures legal in the Philippines?