30/07/2019 For the purpose hereof — Republic Act No. 8792 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines a. If the originator or the addressee has more than one place of business, the place of business is that which has the closest relationship to the underlying transaction or, where there is no underlying transaction, the principal place of business. b. If the originator or the addressee does not have a place of business, reference is to be made to its habitual residence; or c. The “usual place of residence” in relation to a body corporate, means the place where it is incorporated or otherwise legally constituted. SECTION 24(23). Choice of Security Methods. — Subject to applicable laws and/or rules and guidelines promulgated by the Department of Trade and Industry with other appropriate government agencies, parties to any electronic transaction shall be free to determine the type and level of electronic data message or electronic document security needed, and to select and use or implement appropriate technological methods that suit their needs. PART III Electronic Commerce in Carriage of Goods SECTION 25(24). Actions Related to Contracts of Carriage of Goods. — Without derogating from the provisions of Part Two of this Act, this Chapter applies to any action in connection with, or in pursuance of, a contract of carriage of goods, including but not limited to: (a) (i) furnishing the marks, number, quantity or weight of goods; (ii) stating or declaring the nature or value of goods; (iii) issuing a receipt for goods; (iv) con rming that goods have been loaded; (b) (i) notifying a person of terms and conditions of the contract; (ii) giving instructions to a carrier; (c) (i) claiming delivery of goods; (ii) authorizing release of goods; (iii) giving notice of loss of, or damage to goods; (d) giving any other notice or statement in connection with the performance of the contract; (e) undertaking to deliver goods to a named person or a person authorized to claim delivery; https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2000/06/14/republic-act-no-8792-s-2000/ 12/20