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...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to ease the minimum public ownership (MPO) requirement for initial public offerings (IPOs), a move that could clear a major hurdle for the long-anticipated market debut of Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), the operator of e-wallet GCash....
A cloudy outlook is emerging on the investigation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) following the resignation of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio “Babes” Singson. The timing of the announcement was skillfully done, as it came after the closing bell for the...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, December 4 renewed his push for the passage of the measure establishing the Independent People’s Commission (IPC). Pangilinan made the call in light of the resignation of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registrations and issued fines against two construction companies owned by the Discayas, contractors linked to a high-profile flood control corruption scandal, for submitting false beneficial ownership information. In separate...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to release guidelines for sukuk issuances in the Philippines, a key step in the government’s push to develop the Islamic capital market and expand local investment options. The SEC has opened its proposed guidelines on the issuance and...
