Yes, all parties who affixed their signature on the SPA must be physically present before a notary public at the time of the notarization.  However, suppose the person cannot be present during notarization. In that case, the notary public can sign the document on behalf of a person who cannot sign it provided that2: *the notary public is directed by the person unable to sign on his behalf; *the signature of the notary public is affixed in the presence of two disinterested and unaffected witnesses to the document; *both witnesses sign their names; the notary public writes below his signature, “Signature affixed by the notary in the presence of (names and address of two witnesses)"; and *the notary public notarizes his signature by acknowledgment or jurat.  Generally, the notary public must only perform the notarial act within his regular place of work and business. Still, on exceptional occasions or situations, such as when the person signing the document is confined in the hospital or other medical institution for treatment, the notary public is authorized to perform the notarial act in the said hospital or medical institution. Likewise, due to the Covid-19 situation in the country, the Supreme Court recently issued an interim rule3 allowing video conferencing facilities in cases where the notary public or at least one of the principal is situated in a locality under the community quarantine. This means that, through video conference, your document may be notarized without the need to go to the office of the notary public. The Interim Rule is valid until the Supreme Court directs otherwise.