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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the regulatory body in the Philippines responsible for overseeing the securities market, protecting investors, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. It has been actively addressing investment scams, enhancing corporate transparency, and promoting financial literacy through partnerships like its collaboration with TikTok. Recent initiatives include revising beneficial ownership rules, lowering interest rate caps for small loans, and encouraging hospitals to access capital markets for growth.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, January 2, 2026 at 5:18 AM

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Recent developments on SEC

Fri, January 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM

SEC warns public against Adscent International's high-yield investment scam

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning to the public regarding Adscent International, an entity promoting investment schemes with exceptionally high promised returns over short durations.

Tue, December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM

SEC encourages hospitals to tap capital markets for funding

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging private hospitals to access capital markets for their funding requirements to support the growing healthcare sector.

Sat, December 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM

PNB Holdings files with SEC for stock market listing

PNB Holdings Corp. (PHC), the banking subsidiary of LT Group Inc., has taken a significant step towards a potential stock market listing by filing a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM

SEC revises beneficial ownership rules effective January 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised its rules on beneficial ownership disclosures to enhance transparency, accountability, and prevent corporate misuse for illicit activities.

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Filinvest Land Inc. to close subsidiary Filinvest Lifemalls Mimosa Inc.

Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is shutting down its subsidiary, Filinvest Lifemalls Mimosa Inc. (FLMI), to simplify its corporate structure and focus on subsidiaries actively generating value.

Fri, December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

SEC approves CLI's rental pool programs for two hotel projects

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the rental pool programs of two companies owned by Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), allowing the listed property developer to sell units as investment contracts.

Tue, December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM

SC upholds SEC's authority to accredit CPAs as external auditors

The Supreme Court has upheld the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) authority to accredit CPAs as external auditors for companies involved with registered securities or holding secondary licenses.

Thu, December 11, 2025 at 2:55 AM

SEC lowers interest rate cap for small loans to 6% monthly

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lowered the monthly nominal interest rate cap for unsecured, general-purpose loans of up to P10,000 with repayment terms of up to four months to 6%.

Wed, December 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM

BSP, SEC ink deal to boost PERA data security

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have entered into a partnership to enhance data security and sharing for the Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) System.

Wed, December 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Maynilad concludes IPO share support, repurchases 144M shares

Maynilad Water Services Inc. has concluded its initial public offering (IPO) share price support period, with its agent buying back a significant number of shares to stabilize its stock.