Philippines

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Faces Legal Challenge Over Director Term Limits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/03/2026

The SEC is defending its new nine-year tenure limit for independent directors after a court challenge from broadcaster GMA Network.

Data Privacy

Philippine Regulators Unite to Crack Down on Online Lender Abuses

By Editors | 27/03/2026

Joint advisory warns online lending platforms of licence revocation and other penalties for illegal data processing and abusive debt collection.

Credit Risk

Philippine Consumer Credit Surge Requires Vigilant Oversight: AMRO

By Editors | 26/03/2026

New analysis highlights the need for prudent risk management and strong regulatory oversight as unsecured lending grows rapidly.

Structural Regulation

Philippines SEC Ready for Court Battle Over PSE Director Term Limits

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

The SEC is defending its plan to cap broker tenure on the PSE board, a move backed by business groups but opposed by long-serving directors.

Anti-Money Laundering

Philippines Proposes AML Revision Bill Targeting Digital Assets, Online Gaming

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

New bill seeks to significantly strengthen the Philippines' AML framework, expanding its scope to VASPs and online gambling, and granting powerful new tools to the FIU.

Cybersecurity

Philippine Regulators Signs Inter-Agency Pact on Insurance Cyber Defence

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The Insurance Commission has signed an agreement with five other government agencies to procure and manage a shared cyber-defence solution for the insurance industry.

Capital Adequacy

Philippines Proposes New Capital and Conduct Rules for Online Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/03/2026

The SEC has released draft rules introducing tiered capital requirements, revised licensing fees, and stronger consumer protections for financing and lending companies.

Data Privacy

BSP Expands Open Finance Pilot for Retirement Accounts

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/03/2026

The move allows customers of four major financial institutions to open PERA accounts digitally by sharing data with a designated administrator.

Payments & Settlements

Philippine Senate Approves Act on OFW Remittance Protection

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2026

The measure tasks regulators with setting a range for remittance fees and mandates financial literacy training for overseas workers.