Ease of doing business

12 Jan 2026

4:16PM

SEC extends discounted fees for MSME business registration until March 31

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended discounted filing fees for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), giving small firms more time to register at lower cost.

16 Dec 2025

7:04AM

DOF approves easing of reporting rules for micro enterprises

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has secured approval from the Department of Finance (DOF) to simplify reportorial requirements for micro enterprises, allowing them to submit certified financial statements instead of audited ones.

10 Dec 2025

11:29AM

ADB approves $400-M loan to boost PH ease of doing business

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400-million policy-based loan to help advance Philippine government reforms aimed at improving ease of doing business and positioning the country as a competitive investment destination in Asia and the Pacific.

8 Dec 2025

11:59AM

SEC enhances online services with new real-time tracking tool

Transacting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has become significantly easier as the regulator launched an upgraded version of its online ticketing platform, expanding its coverage to all services and enabling users to track the status of their inquiries or complaints in real time.

26 Nov 2025

10:45AM

New SEC portal lets users practice registration and cut filing errors

The SEC is making business setup easier with a new online tool that lets users practice registering a company before filing for real.

28 Oct 2025

4:34PM

Businesses reap real savings from SEC reform drive

A wave of regulatory reforms by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting real money back into the hands of entrepreneurs, with more than P80 million in savings recorded across 40,000 transactions since July.

16 Sep 2025

11:08AM

Go urges private sector to help cut PH business costs, risks

Speaking before members of the Anvil Business Club, Go said the Marcos administration has achieved significant policy milestones in its first two years but now requires private sector collaboration to accelerate progress.

14 Jul 2025

7:02AM

Philippine SEC sets strict timelines, ‘Deemed Approved’ rule for applications

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a new policy imposing strict deadlines on the processing of business applications, with a “deemed approved” mechanism that automatically grants unacted requests once deadlines lapse — a significant shift intended to reinforce ease of doing business in the country.

3 Jul 2025

8:51AM

SEC opens helpdesk for faster service, greater public access

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Public Assistance and Complaints Desk (PACD) at its headquarters in Makati to improve transparency, efficiency and stakeholder engagement.