AMENDMENTS TO THE 1997 RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, BY ATTY. OC} d.) e-mail, fax, other electronic means as may be authorized by the courts; e.) service as provided for in international conventions to which the Philippines is a party. Can a pleading be now served to someone other than the party or counsel? Under personal service of pleading, service can now be made not just to the party or counsel but also to an authorized representative named in the pleading or motion. When can service to other party by e-mail, fax or other electronic means be allowed? Service by e-mail, fax, or other electronic means may be allowed if both parties gave their consent. What is the concept of Presumptive Service/ Notice? Presumptive service is a new concept. Under this, there is a presumptive notice to a party if such notice appears on the records to have been mailed at least 20 calendar days prior to the scheduled date of hearing and if the addressee is within the same judicial region; at least 30 calendar days if addressee is outside the judicial region. Under the manners of service of pleadings to the other party, should personal service be resorted to first before other manners can be had? The rule that service of pleadings be done personally first is now deleted. Any of the manners of service of pleadings and other court submissions may be done at the pleasure of the parties, provided it is allowed by these Rules. Rule when a party changes his e-mail or fax number. A party who changes his e-mail of fax number while the case is pending must notify the court and the other party within 5 calendar days from such change. Page of 2