Philippines

Structural Regulation

Philippines Issues Draft Rules on Lifting Ban on Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The SEC has released revised draft rules to lift a moratorium on online lending platforms, proposing higher capital requirements and stronger consumer protection measures.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Over South China Sea Remarks

By Editors | 12/06/2026

The measures prohibit entities in China from transacting with Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family, escalating regional maritime tensions.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Philippines Flags Corporate Debt Risks, Outlines New Policy Buffers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2026

Regulators are monitoring a PHP 1.6 trillion corporate debt wall and rising leverage, preparing to activate new capital and oversight measures to safeguard financial stability.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Streamlines Securities Lending Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2026

The move centralises administrative functions with the stock exchange, aiming to reduce costs and timelines to support short selling activity.

Structural Regulation

Philippine Stock Exchange Proposes New Market-Making Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2026

The bourse has released draft rules for public comment, aiming to boost liquidity by expanding market-making beyond ETFs.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Philippines SEC Director Arrested Over Extortion Allegations

By Editors | 05/06/2026

A director at the Philippines SEC has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort funds from a private firm.

Payments & Settlements

Philippines Approves Merger of Key Payment System Operators

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

Philippine regulators have cleared the merger of BancNet and PCHC, creating a single entity to oversee the country's key payment systems and drive digital transformation.

AI Risk & Governance

BSP to Establish AI and Advanced Analytics Hub

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

The central bank is setting up a new unit focused on leveraging data science for supervision, payments, and policy, appointing a former director to lead the initiative.

Structural Regulation

BSP Mandates New Digital Reporting Regime for Money Service Businesses

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/06/2026

The new framework requires money service businesses, including virtual asset service providers, to submit financial reports in XML format starting late 2026.