How to Create an Account on the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP) – Summary
The video is a step-by-step guide on how to register an account on the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP), the official portal for accessing eCourt PH and submitting electronic filings to the courts.
To begin, the user must go to the official website: https://portal.judiciary.gov.ph, then click on the “Create Account” button.
The system will prompt the user to fill in a registration form requiring basic personal details such as full name, email address, mobile number, and other verification information.
A password must be created and confirmed.
Once the form is completed, the user must tick the box to agree to the terms and conditions, which include data privacy consent in accordance with relevant rules.
After submitting the registration form, a verification email will be automatically sent to the email address provided.
The user must open that email and click the verification link to activate the account.
Once verified, the user may return to the PJP login page and enter their credentials to access the eCourt PH dashboard.
Through this platform, lawyers and litigants can electronically file pleadings, motions, petitions, and other submissions required in judicial proceedings. The transition to digital filing is part of the Supreme Court’s modernization program, and compliance with this system will become mandatory on staggered dates beginning July 1, 2025, and fully implemented by October 1, 2025, as mandated by A.M. No. 25-05-16-SC.
The process is straightforward and designed for ease of use by both experienced legal professionals and first-time users.
Users are advised to prepare their documents in advance and ensure that they have access to a valid and regularly monitored email address.
For full compliance, electronic pleadings must follow the format and procedural rules prescribed by the Supreme Court.
➡️ https://portal.judiciary.gov.ph/
A.M. No. 25-05-16-SC—with particular relevance to trial and appellate practice lawyers -
Summary of A.M. No. 25-05-16-SC for Trial and Appellate Practice Lawyers
A.M. No. 25-05-16-SC, issued by the Supreme Court of the Philippines, provides the official guidelines for the mandatory transition to electronic filing (e-filing) across all levels of the judiciary. It introduces the Philippine Judiciary Platform (PJP) and eCourt PH as the official portals for digital submissions. This reform is anchored on the Court’s constitutional mandate to ensure accessible and expeditious justice, and aims to modernize judicial processes nationwide.
The platform went live on June 19, 2025, and becomes mandatory for all Supreme Court filings starting July 1, 2025.
Beginning October 1, 2025, all courts—from Municipal Trial Courts to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court—will require that covered pleadings, petitions, and motions be electronically filed through the PJP.
For trial court lawyers, A.M. 25-05 requires that they submit both a digital version (PDF) and, if needed, a hard copy of pleadings. The e-filed version must comply with technical specifications, such as searchable text, proper labeling, inclusion of legible digital signatures, and complete attachments including proofs of service. Submission deadlines are based on the electronic timestamp recorded by the platform, not on physical receipt by the court, ensuring consistency in reckoning periods.
For appellate practitioners, including those filing before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, the same e-filing standards apply. All appellate pleadings—including notices of appeal, briefs, petitions, and motions—must be uploaded to the eCourt PH. Where courts require hard copies, these must follow after e-filing is completed. Pleadings are deemed officially filed only upon successful uploading and receipt of confirmation by the platform. Electronic service is likewise mandatory, and the system provides automated service logs and timestamps that satisfy the rules on proof of service.
This transition offers substantial benefits. It promotes efficiency and accuracy by eliminating guesswork over filing times. It fosters public accessibility and transparency, enhances archiving, reduces delays, and limits logistical burdens associated with printing, travel, and courier services. However, the shift imposes new responsibilities on lawyers: they must ensure all submissions comply with format requirements (e.g., PDF readability, electronic bookmarks, proper file names), and they must monitor their accounts for confirmation notices and service logs.
As practical recommendations, lawyers are encouraged to (1) prepare pleadings in well-structured PDF format with clear bookmarks and digital signatures; (2) ensure that all attachments, certifications, and annexes are included and properly formatted before uploading; (3) coordinate the hard-copy filing in accordance with local court circulars where still required; (4) train staff and legal assistants on using the eCourt PH platform competently; and (5) remain vigilant for further issuances from the Supreme Court and Office of the Court Administrator that may clarify or supplement implementation rules.
In sum, A.M. 25-05 marks a critical milestone in the digital transformation of Philippine judicial processes. Legal practitioners must embrace this reform not only to comply with procedural mandates, but to enhance the delivery of justice in the 21st century. Those who master the new digital procedures early will gain a clear professional advantage in both trial and appellate advocacy.
ChatGPT AI app, June 30, 2025. Reviewed and edited by Atty. Manuel Laserna Jr.
