Ease of doing business

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.

13 Jun 2025

2:06PM

DTI launches AI chatbot to improve frontline services nationwide

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital assistant designed to automate frontline services and simplify regulatory compliance for businesses across the country.

12 Jun 2025

6:17PM

GSIS lauded by ARTA for reforms; top branches, employees honored

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) was recognized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) as one of the best-performing agencies in promoting efficient, compassionate public service during the culmination of Ease of Doing Business (EODB) month on June 9.

5 Jun 2025

8:35AM

DOF signs memo opening doors wider to strategic, high-impact investments

To boost investor confidence and ease of doing business in the Philippines, the Department of Finance (DOF) has signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) aimed at streamlining investment procedures and accelerating the entry of strategic projects into the country.