Securities and Exchange Commission

Also known as SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing new sustainability guidelines for large nonlisted firms to enhance environmental, social, and governance accountability, aligning with international standards. The SEC also recently fined iPeso P1 million for abusive debt collection practices and filed criminal complaints against Easypeso operators for similar violations. Additionally, the SEC offers fee discounts for MSMEs until 2026 and pushes reforms to improve the competitiveness of the country's financial markets under President Marcos Jr.'s directive.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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SEC files criminal complaints against Easypeso operators for abusive debt collection

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed criminal complaints against Easypeso's operators and officers for abusive debt collection practices.
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SEC warns of 'tasking and recharging' job scams

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning about the rise of 'tasking and recharging' job offer scams targeting job seekers.
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Hann Holdings' IPO approved, Sept listing

The Philippine Stock Exchange is set to welcome its second initial public offering (IPO) of 2025 following the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval for Hann Holdings Inc.'s IPO.
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SEC offers fee discounts for MSMEs until 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to provide discounted rates on filing fees for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to support the growth of these businesses.
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NBI, PNP raid online lending firm, arrest 168 for harassment

On Tuesday afternoon, authorities raided an online lending company's offices in Pasig City, arresting 168 employees for allegedly harassing borrowers.
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Tony Yang, bro of Michael Yang, arrested for doc fraud, aliases

Chinese national Tony Yang, brother of former Presidential Economic Adviser Michael Yang, was arrested on Wednesday night, July 9, by Pasay City Police for falsification of public documents, perjury, and violation of the Anti-Alias Law.
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Converge appoints Park Weongi to board, aims for tech transition

CONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. announced that Park Weongi, former CEO of NAVER Cloud, has joined its board of directors.
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SEC pushes reforms for competitive capital markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging capital market participants to collaborate in enhancing the competitiveness of the country's financial markets following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.
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SEC chief Francis Lim outlines reforms to boost investment and oversight

Newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Francis Lim outlined several regulatory reforms aimed at boosting competitiveness and investment in the Philippines.
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Marcos directs SEC to streamline processes under CMEPA

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to streamline its processes and slash transaction costs to support the implementation of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), which took effect on Tuesday.
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