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2 Oct 2026
1:31PM
SEC’s Lim hails Cesar Virata as architect of modern PH capital markets
Securities and Exchange Commission chair Francis Ed. Lim hailed the late former prime minister Cesar Virata as an architect of the modern Philippine capital market whose legacy remains embedded in its most important institutions.
19 Jan 2026
10:13AM
SEC pushes speed, lower costs in Big Bold Reforms agenda for 2026
Faster approvals and lower costs directly affect how quickly companies can incorporate, amend records, and raise capital. The SEC’s reforms are designed to remove delays that historically discouraged investment, while reinforcing enforcement to protect market integrity.
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.
10 Jun 2025
10:39AM
‘We will leave no stone unturned’: New SEC chair Francis Lim vows reforms, says PH market is falling behind
New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman and CEO Francis Ed. Lim opened his term with a clear message: reform is overdue.
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