Philippines: Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (Republic Act No. 11967) including consumer protection authority governance entered into force

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Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (Republic Act No. 11967) including consumer protection authority governance entered into force

On 20 June 2025, the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (Republic Act No. 11967) entered into force, giving the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) the authority to order the takedown of online listings involving illegal goods or services. The Act…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-09-27
adopted

On 27 September 2023, the Philippine Parliament adopted the Internet Transactions Act (Republic Act…

2023-12-20
in grace period

On 20 December 2023, the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (Republic Act No. 11967), including cons…

2025-06-20
in force

On 20 June 2025, the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (Republic Act No. 11967) entered into force,…