Legal Data & Reference

Reference Data for Philippine Lawyers

Court directories, filing fees, legal deadlines, holiday calendars, notarial rules, and other essential reference materials — all in one place.

Browse 8 reference articles across 5 categories

Court Directory

Complete reference of Philippine court levels — from Barangay Courts to the Supreme Court — with their jurisdictional limits and covered cases.

Directory of major court branches in Metro Manila and regional centers, with addresses and contact information.

Complete table of prescriptive periods, filing deadlines, and procedural time limits under the Rules of Court and major Philippine statutes.

Current filing fee schedules for RTC, MeTC, MTC, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court — updated for 2026.

Reference for notarial fees, requirements, and rules under the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice.

Common legal fee structures used by Philippine law firms — acceptance fees, retainer fees, appearance fees, and contingency arrangements.

All regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and special working holidays for 2026 — essential for deadline computation.

Key information about the Philippine Bar Examination and Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements.

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