Thursday, 22 January 2026
1 day ago
Micro firms freed from audit rule as SEC lifts threshold
Micro enterprises will no longer be required to submit audited financial statements, following a new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule aimed at easing compliance costs and reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses.
3 days ago
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.
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.
19 Dec 2025
1:45PM
SEC pushes cyber resilience frameworks for capital markets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to require capital market participants to build their own cyber resilience frameworks, stepping up defenses against cyber threats as digital risks increasingly test investor confidence and market stability.
16 Dec 2025
7:07AM
PCC gains faster access to SEC data under new agreement
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have formalized a data sharing agreement aimed at strengthening transparency, integrity, and fair competition in the Philippine corporate sector.
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.
11 Dec 2025
9:00AM
TikTok, SEC team up to boost financial literacy, fight scams
TikTok, the world’s leading short-form video platform, has partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines to strengthen financial literacy and increase public awareness on investment scams and fraud prevention under the platform’s flagship digital literacy campaign, #ThinkTwice.
9 Dec 2025
1:55PM
Estate tax amnesty extension to 2028 gains DOF support
The Department of Finance (DOF) has expressed full support for House Bill 6614, which seeks to extend the Estate Tax Amnesty until Dec. 31, 2028, giving more Filipino families time to settle obligations on inherited properties.
9 Dec 2025
5:05AM
SEC seeks public comments on draft tiered public float framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is eyeing a tiered approach to the minimum public ownership (MPO) requirement for companies planning to go public, as it continues reviewing key policies affecting capital market listings.
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