Category: National

SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

MICRO enterprises are now exempt from the submission of audited financial statements as part of their reportorial requirements, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves to streamline compliance and reduce regulatory burdens for small companies. The Commission on January 20 issued Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026, providing the Amendments to the Application… Read More SEC exempts micro enterprises from submitting audited FS

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SEC extends registration, filing fee discounts for MSMEs

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the discounted rates for certain transactions of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), giving them more time to register and fund the growth of their businesses at a lower cost. The Commission on January 9 issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 2, Series of 2026, aimed at Further… Read More SEC extends registration, filing fee discounts for MSMEs

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PBBM to ensure every peso of the 2026 GAA will benefit Filipinos

By PCO | January 5, 2026 “HINDI tayo papayag na mapunta sa kurakot ang salaping pinaghirapan ng bawat Pilipino.” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed to ensure that every peso of the PhP6.793-trillion 2026 national budget will be spent in ways that directly benefit the Filipino people. In his speech during the signing… Read More PBBM to ensure every peso of the 2026 GAA will benefit Filipinos

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Luzon prime commercial lot, various properties up for PDIC e-bidding from January 28-29

THE Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell a major portfolio of prime real estate, including some properties in Zambales, as it launches its first electronic public bidding (e-bidding) for 2026, offering investors and property seekers a rare opportunity to acquire strategically located assets across Luzon. The submissions of bid will start at… Read More Luzon prime commercial lot, various properties up for PDIC e-bidding from January 28-29

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SEC rolls out free company registration simulation platform

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an online platform that allows entrepreneurs to simulate the company registration process, making doing business easier in the country. The Commission has unveiled the Company Registration Simulation, a feature offered at no cost to users, under its newly revamped SEC Academy platform, accessible at academy.sec.gov.ph. The portal… Read More SEC rolls out free company registration simulation platform

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United States assists victims of super typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan)

CLARK AIR BASE, Pampanga, November 15, 2025—In the immediate aftermath of Super Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan), the United States continues to answer the call for assistance from one of our closest friends, partners, and allies, the Philippines.  Striking less than a week after Typhoon Kalmaegi’s (Tino) devastation, Super Typhoon Fung-wong has further strained relief efforts on… Read More United States assists victims of super typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan)

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SEC reforms translate to millions in savings for MSMEs, other corporations

THOUSANDS of corporations, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), have received over P80 million in discounts across more than 40,000 transactions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stemming from recent corporate sector reforms. Since July, the SEC has issued three memorandum circulars aimed at encouraging the incorporation of MSMEs and further streamlining the… Read More SEC reforms translate to millions in savings for MSMEs, other corporations

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SEC all set to adopt blockchain-based authentication for corporate filings

AMID ongoing efforts to harness blockchain technology to strengthen transparency and accountability in the government, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to roll out its own blockchain-based platform that allows for a more secure digital authentication of reports and other documents filed by corporations. The Commission on October 22 issued for public comment… Read More SEC all set to adopt blockchain-based authentication for corporate filings

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DA rolls out agriculture support, cold storage in Zambales

CASTILLEJOS, Zambales (October 7, 2025)—The Department of Agriculture (DA) unveiled a package of agricultural support for farmers and fisherfolk in Zambales, including the promise of a P35-million modular cold storage facility for high-value crops by early 2026. Spearheading the turnover on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led… Read More DA rolls out agriculture support, cold storage in Zambales

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SMC: ‘NAIA upgrade surpasses all expectations’

By Henry Empeño | October 7, 2025 INNOVATIONS introduced by the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) within one year of taking over the management and operation of 76-year-old Ninoy Aquino Internation Airport (NAIA) are finally modernizing the country’s premier gateway and maximizing its potentials as an international hub. San Miguel Corporation president and CEO Ramon… Read More SMC: ‘NAIA upgrade surpasses all expectations’

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