This document outlines the qualifications, powers, and responsibilities of a notary public in the Philippines. It discusses what is required to become a notary public, including being a citizen over 21, having lived in the Philippines for at least a year, and not having a criminal conviction. It also describes the different notarial acts a notary can perform such as acknowledgments, oaths, jurats, signature witnessing, and copy certifications. Notaries must keep an official register of all notarizations and properly record important details about each transaction.