Friday, 12 December 2025
1 day ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
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.
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