Director Rex Valle - SEC LIPA

14/05/2026

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suspending until December 31, 2026 the imposition of monthly penalties in the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as it seeks to reduce transaction costs and promote the ease of doing business.
In its meeting on May 5, the Commission En Banc approved the suspension of penalties imposed for every month of delay for the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as provided under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2024 (MC 6).
“As we celebrate the Ease of Doing Business month this May, the SEC reaffirms its commitment to foster a robust and responsive business environment,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.
“By suspending the compounding monthly penalties, we are providing corporations an opportunity to get back their good standing without the burden of mounting transaction costs, as part of our goal of pushing corporations toward full compliance and sustainable growth,” he added.
The suspension will apply to corporations with pending monitoring applications. Corporations that have received final assessments but have not yet settled payment will be issued updated assessments excluding the per month of delay components.
Meanwhile, penalties already settled prior to May 5 are not subject to refund or credit.
Read the full memorandum circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/.../sec-mc-no-16-series-of.../
Read the full press release here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/.../sec-suspends-monthly.../

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suspending until December 31, 2026 the imposition of monthly penalties in the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as it seeks to reduce transaction costs and promote the ease of doing business.

In its meeting on May 5, the Commission En Banc approved the suspension of penalties imposed for every month of delay for the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as provided under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2024 (MC 6).

“As we celebrate the Ease of Doing Business month this May, the SEC reaffirms its commitment to foster a robust and responsive business environment,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.

“By suspending the compounding monthly penalties, we are providing corporations an opportunity to get back their good standing without the burden of mounting transaction costs, as part of our goal of pushing corporations toward full compliance and sustainable growth,” he added.

The suspension will apply to corporations with pending monitoring applications. Corporations that have received final assessments but have not yet settled payment will be issued updated assessments excluding the per month of delay components.

Read the full memorandum circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-16-series-of-2026suspension-of-the-per-month-of-delay-penalty-for-late-and-non-filing-of-reportorial-requirements-under-sec-memorandum-circular-no-6-series-of-2024/

Read the full press release here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/pr-2026/sec-suspends-monthly-penalties-for-late-non-filing-of-reports/

04/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀!

📣 In celebration of , the Securities and Exchange Commission joins the celebration with the theme “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability (ARTA): Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas.” 💻📈

The SEC continues to lead reforms that make doing business faster, simpler, and more accessible for every Filipino.
✅ Expanded OneSEC Zuper Easy Registration Online from 33 to 81 industries for one-day company registration
✅ Introduced discounted filing fees for MSMEs covering corporate registration, amendments, and securities registration
✅ Streamlined the 45-day Registration Statement review process to encourage greater capital market participation
✅ Enhanced Shelf Registration, extending validity from 3 years to 5 years
✅ Strengthened PERA Rules by expanding eligible administrators and investment opportunities
✅ Issued further guidelines on exempt transactions to simplify procedures while protecting investors

🚀 The SEC also launched the Fourth Wave of Digital Initiatives to further improve public service delivery:
🔹 HARBOR – promotes transparency through beneficial ownership disclosure
🔹 VERITAS – blockchain-powered secure digital signing and verification
🔹 ENDOW – centralized digital repository for efficient document management
🔹 AWE – automated workflows for faster and more responsive processes

📌 Reinforcing accountability and efficiency, the SEC also implemented strict timelines and a deemed approved policy for applications, permits, licenses, registrations, and clearances in line with Republic Act No. 11032.
These milestones reflect the SEC’s vision of a modern, transparent, and investor-friendly regulatory environment, helping position the Philippines as a preferred business and investment destination in Southeast Asia. 🌏📊
Through transparency, accountability, and innovation, the SEC remains steadfast in driving inclusive growth, strengthening capital markets, promoting good governance, and protecting the investing public.
💙💛❤️ Achieving results through transparent governance and accountable service towards a more productive Bagong Pilipinas.

𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀, 𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀!
📣 In celebration of , the Securities and Exchange Commission joins the celebration with the theme “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability (ARTA): Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas.” 💻📈

The SEC continues to lead reforms that make doing business faster, simpler, and more accessible for every Filipino.

✅ Expanded OneSEC Zuper Easy Registration Online from 33 to 81 industries for one-day company registration
✅ Introduced discounted filing fees for MSMEs covering corporate registration, amendments, and securities registration
✅ Streamlined the 45-day Registration Statement review process to encourage greater capital market participation
✅ Enhanced Shelf Registration, extending validity from 3 years to 5 years
✅ Strengthened PERA Rules by expanding eligible administrators and investment opportunities
✅ Issued further guidelines on exempt transactions to simplify procedures while protecting investors

🚀 The SEC also launched the Fourth Wave of Digital Initiatives to further improve public service delivery:
🔹 HARBOR – promotes transparency through beneficial ownership disclosure
🔹 VERITAS – blockchain-powered secure digital signing and verification
🔹 ENDOW – centralized digital repository for efficient document management
🔹 AWE – automated workflows for faster and more responsive processes

📌 Reinforcing accountability and efficiency, the SEC also implemented strict timelines and a deemed approved policy for applications, permits, licenses, registrations, and clearances in line with Republic Act No. 11032.

These milestones reflect the SEC’s vision of a modern, transparent, and investor-friendly regulatory environment, helping position the Philippines as a preferred business and investment destination in Southeast Asia. 🌏📊

Through transparency, accountability, and innovation, the SEC remains steadfast in driving inclusive growth, strengthening capital markets, promoting good governance, and protecting the investing public.

💙💛❤️ Achieving results through transparent governance and accountable service towards a more productive Bagong Pilipinas.

23/04/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦… 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 🙌

📊 AFS Deadlines:
• Annual Financial Statements of All Corporations: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• SEC Form 52-AR of Brokers & Dealers: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• Annual Reports (SEC Form 17-A) with AFS as attachment: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📄 Use of 2020 GIS Form Extended:
Still setting up your eSECURE account? You may continue to file your General Information Sheet (GIS) via eFAST using the 2020 Form until May 15, 2026. Get the 2020 version here: bit.ly/2020GISForms

Take advantage of the extension and stay compliant ✅

Read the notices here:
👉Extension of the Deadline for Filing of 2025 Annual Financial Statements (AFS): https://www.sec.gov.ph/notices-2026/extension-of-the-deadline-for-filing-of-2025-annual-financial-statements-afs/
👉Extension of Temporary Use of 2020 Form for Filing of General Information Sheet on eFAST: https://www.sec.gov.ph/notices-2026/extension-of-temporary-use-of-2020-form-for-filing-of-general-information-sheet-on-efast/

21/04/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝? 📢

Inaanyayahan kayo ng SEC Lipa Office sa isang webinar para sa mga 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 sa Biyernes, 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, ganap na 2:00 PM, na tatalakay sa corporate compliance requirements para sa mga foundation. Alamin ang mahahalagang impormasyon tungkol sa reporting obligations, monitoring ng compliance, at mga pinakabagong SEC issuances na naaangkop sa inyong organisasyon.

Magiging pagkakataon din ito upang matugunan ang mga karaniwang katanungan at malinawan sa mga usaping may kinalaman sa compliance.

Huwag palampasin—maging updated at compliant!
📌 Ang registration link ay ilalagay sa comment section.

16/04/2026

Need help with filing your reportorial requirements? 📄💻

Re-watch our eFAST tutorial video and relearn the step-by-step requirements and procedures for enrollment and submission of reports through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST).
🔗 bit.ly/eFASTguide

As you prepare your submissions, be sure to keep in mind the important reminders when filing your AFS and GIS.

For additional assistance, contact us at (+632) 1-4732 or 1-4SEC, or visit us personally at The SEC Headquarters in Makati City, or your nearest SEC Extension Office.

🔗 For more information on the 2026 Filing Season, read: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-09-series-of-2026/

16/04/2026

📣 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗚𝗜𝗦) 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧

The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the temporary use of the 2020 General Information Sheet (GIS) Form for filing through eFAST until 15 May 2026.

Corporations that are still setting up their eSECURE accounts may continue to use the 2020 GIS Form during this extended period.

📄 Download the form here: https://bit.ly/2020GISForms

This extension aims to give corporations enough time to complete their HARBOR access and setup.

For assistance, the public may visit the SEC Headquarters in Makati City or the nearest SEC Extension Office.

📞 For inquiries:
• Dial 1-4SEC (14732)
• SEC iMessage Portal: https://imessage.sec.gov.ph/

Read the full notice here: sec.gov.ph/notices-2026/extension-of-temporary-use-of-2020-form-for-filing-of-general-information-sheet-on-efast/

16/04/2026

📣 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗔𝗙𝗦)

The filing deadline for the 2025 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) and related reportorial requirements has been 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗. This follows the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 30-2026 by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

🗓️ Revised Deadlines:
• Annual Financial Statements of All Corporations: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• SEC Form 52-AR of Brokers & Dealers: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• Annual Reports (SEC Form 17-A) with AFS as attachment: 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

All corporations are reminded to ensure that submitted AFS are duly received by the BIR.

Read the full notice here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/notices-2026/extension-of-the-deadline-for-filing-of-2025-annual-financial-statements-afs/

14/04/2026

📢 𝐒𝐄𝐂 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤!

Good news! 🎉 Join us this 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for TWO FREE webinars designed to guide you through business registration and SEC compliance — all in one day! 💻

🔹 🕙 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻
✔️ Paggawa ng eSECURE account
✔️ Introduction sa eSPARC (Regular & OneSec Processing)
✔️ Ano ang One Person Corporation (OPC)

🔹 🕑 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
✔️ SEC mandates at serbisyo
✔️ General Information Sheet (GIS)
✔️ Financial Statements (FS)
✔️ Memorandum Circular No. 28
✔️ Stock Transfer Book (STB)
✔️ Mandatory Disclosure Form (MDF)

📍 Via Zoom
📲 Register now by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link provided in the comment section!

Libre na, informative pa — perfect for business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, at corporate representatives! 🚀

For inquiries:
📧 [email protected]

📱 0912-078-3755

Kita-kits! 👋

07/04/2026

📣 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: The Securities and Exchange Commission Lipa Extension Office will implement a work-from-home arrangement on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, due to a scheduled power interruption announced by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The power interruption will affect several areas, including Poblacion Barangay 8, Lipa City, Batangas, where the office is located.

Regular on-site operations will resume on Monday, 13 April 2026.
The public may send their inquiries and concerns through email at [email protected] or at 09120783755.

31/03/2026

📢 CALLING ALL ASPIRING PROSPECTIVE CAPITAL MARKET PROFESSIONALS!
✅ Certified Investment Solicitors (CIS)
✅ Equities Securities Salesmen (ESS)
✅ Fixed Income Market Salesmen (FIMS)
✅ Compliance Officers/Associated Persons (CO/AP) for Broker Dealers in the Equities Market

The SEC Certification Examinations at the Iloilo Extension Office is now open for application!

Exam Date: 30 April 2026 (Thursday)
Application Period: 27 March to 20 April 2026
Mode of Examination: Proctored onsite, pen-and-paper
Fee: PhP 1,500.00 per person (Phase 1 or Phase 2)

Policy: Only paid applications will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn More & Apply Now: https://bit.ly/SECIloiloExam30Apr2026

31/03/2026

Filing Season Na! 📄💻

Companies are reminded to complete and submit their reportorial requirements on time to avoid penalties. For corporations with a December 31 fiscal year-end, the filing deadline is on 29 May 2026.

Corporations with total assets or liabilities exceeding P3 million are required to submit Audited Financial Statements, in compliance with SEC Memorandum Circular No. 4, series of 2026.

🔗 For more information on the 2026 Filing Season, read: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-09-series-of-2026/

Comply online and on time at efast.sec.gov.ph!