The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning the public that SE Sports or Seek Explores Sports Association Inc. is illegally soliciting investments. The corporate regulator issued an advisory after gathering reports that the entity’s individuals or members are enticing the public,...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged President Marcos to certify as urgent four progressive bills to advance his administration’s transparency, good governance, and anti-corruption campaigns. In an interview on Thursday, Dec. 11, the senator welcomed the inclusion of his sponsored...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered Trading Point Holdings Ltd., which operates under the name XM, XM Global Ltd., and XM Philippines, to cease its unauthorized solicitation of investments from the public immediately. In a cease-and-desist order (CDO), the SEC directed the XM...
I’m pretty sure most of us market watchers have heard and read about the diverse views on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to limit interest rates of lending and financing firms. In this risk-averse environment, with the financial market trying to stay relatively afloat...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized a policy that tightens the cap on interest rates and related fees charged by financing and lending companies for specific loans, a month after the draft was released for public comment. The Commission issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 14,...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is overhauling its rules of procedure to streamline administrative and adjudicative proceedings, aiming to enhance the regulatory environment and accelerate case resolution. The Commission on Dec. 5 released the draft 2026 Rules of Procedure (ROP) for...
Just because President Marcos did not certify the four priority bills as urgent does not mean he lacked sincerity in wanting them passed as soon as possible, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the message of the President was clear: the four...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said the Senate is keen on passing the proposed Independent People’s Commission (IPC) by January next year. Sotto, in an interview on Tuesday, December 9, said they hope to finish deliberations on the bill before the Christmas break. The Senate...
President Marcos has asked senators and congressmen to prioritize the passage of four proposed legislative measures, including the Anti-dynasty bill and Party-list System Reform Act. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that Marcos has...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its upgraded online ticketing system, which now covers all services and allows real-time tracking of inquiries or complaints to improve ease of transactions. The Commission said the upgraded iMessage—its web-based ticketing system for...
While Filipinos are being told to feast on crumbs for a ₱500 noche buena this Christmas, how can anyone expect us to stomach a power capacity addition that will compel consumers to pay a gut-wrenching ₱14 per kWh for offshore wind? This energy source is being served like a luxury entrée to a...
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and SM Supermalls formally renewed their partnership for the Voter Registration Program and Mall Voting implementation for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) through a Memorandum of Agreement signing held on December 2 at the COMELEC...
