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SEC main office closed until June 30 as 4 workers get coronavirus
(UPDATED) The Securities and Exchange Commission says the 4 employees who tested positive have no history of travel abroad, have no known exposure to COVID-19 cases, and have no symptoms
Injap Sia's MerryMart IPO gets SEC nod
Injap Sia aims to roll out 1,200 MerryMart branches nationwide, with P120 billion in systemwide sales revenue, over a 12-year period
SM Prime gets go signal for P100-billion bond offering
SM Prime says the money generated from the bonds will be used for more malls and other expansion projects
COA orders 5 SEC officials to refund P92 million in illegal pay hikes
State auditors exempt from liabilities other SEC executives and employees, who were passive recipients of the salary increase
SEC shuts down Peso Tree, Pesolalo, Pinoy Cash Loan
The online lending firms ridiculed debtors and slapped very high interest rates, says the Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC approves short selling guidelines
The guidelines approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission limit short sale transactions to companies comprising the PSEi
SEC sides with Bengzon in The Medical City takeover
(UPDATED) The Securities and Exchange Commission says Jose Xavier Gonzales' companies misled the board and omitted facts to creep their way into gaining control of The Medical City
Duterte makes 2nd week of November 'Investor Protection Week'
Proclamation No. 846 tasks the Securities and Exchange Commission to lead the observation and celebration of the 'investor protection week' every year
SEC orders takeover of R&L Investments
Capital Markets Integrity Corporation, the local bourse's compliance arm, is tasked to assist affected customers and submit a report for instituting criminal charges
SEC shuts down 6 online lending apps found shaming customers
(UPDATED) Six companies which shame and threaten customers get a taste of their own medicine, as the Securities and Exchange Commission orders their closure
SEC wants interest rate cap for payday loans
The Securities and Exchange Commission asks the central bank to set an interest rate ceiling to combat predatory lending
SEC approves Fruitas stock market debut
Fruitas aims to raise some P1.2 billion to fund its expansion plans
U.S. SEC charges Nissan, ex-CEO Ghosn with hiding $140 million from investors
Former CEO Carlos Ghosn will pay $1 million in fines to settle the matter without admitting wrongdoing, and will be barred from serving as a corporate executive for 10 years. Nissan will pay a $15 million fine.
[OPINION | Point of Law] Cutting the Philippines off from the rest of world!
A liberal outlook in dealing with online platforms will certainly have basis in law. Otherwise, we stand the risk of spiraling down a dangerous path of isolation from the rest of world.
SEC approves stock market debut of Manny Villar's AllHome
The Securities and Exchange Commission approves the planned initial public offering of Manny Villar's AllHome and coconut product manufacturer Axelum Resources
SEC warns public vs Scentko perfume scam
Scentko promises customers a whopping 400% return if they buy the company's perfume, but it is not authorized to engage in investment activities
SEC shuts down 836 illegal lenders
Any person who engages in lending without having the necessary documents will face a fine ranging from P10,000 to P50,000 and/or imprisonment of 6 months to 10 years
Davao court issues hold departure order vs Kapa officers
A new rule allows the justice department to apply for a precautionary hold departure order despite the fact that no charge has been filed yet against Kapa-Community Ministry International
Kapa officers face criminal complaints at DOJ
The Securities and Exchange Commission files complaints against Kapa Community Ministry International officers over their 'illegal' investment scheme
SEC secures over P100 million of Kapa Ministry's assets
'Kapa amassed wealth through an investment scam, in the guise of religion and at the expense of the investing public,' says Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Emilio Aquino
SEC intensifies crackdown vs investment scams
The Securities and Exchange Commission taps law enforcement agencies to carry out 24 raids in two days against companies involved in investment scams
Court freezes Kapa-Community Ministry's assets over Ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission calls Kapa-Community Ministry's scheme the largest investment scam in recent Philippine history
Rappler on Court of Appeals ruling: SEC must review order
Rappler trusts that the rule of law will be followed, after the Court of Appeals reiterated that the Securities and Exchange Commission must review its order revoking Rappler's registration
Court of Appeals denies Rappler appeal in SEC case
The court stands by its previous ruling ordering the Securities and Exchange Commission to review its closure order vs Rappler
U.S. financial regulatory agency says Musk violated deal
According to the SEC, a tweet from Musk on Tesla's 2019 production levels violates the deal, under which his tweets had to be reviewed prior to being published
'Chilling effect': Groups slam new SEC guidelines for nonprofits
'While the provisions of this memorandum circular are seemingly neutral, we know very well that these types of regulation are in actuality...directed for political and religious outliers,' says Pacifico Agabin, former dean of the UP College of Law
Tesla names 2 directors as part of Elon Musk U.S. fraud settlement
Tesla taps Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance Executive Vice President Kathleen Wilson-Thompson for its board of directors
EXPLAINER: 'Dealer in securities' ba ang Rappler? At iba pang mga tanong
Ano ang ibig sabihin ng 'dealer in securities' at bakit hindi kabilang dito ang Rappler?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk taunts U.S. financial regulatory agency
'I want to be clear. I do not respect the SEC – I do not respect them,' he said in an interview on the CBS network news program '60 Minutes'
Elon Musk to resign as chair of Tesla board but remain CEO
Musk will also pay a $20-million fine as part of settlements stemming from his alleged securities fraud
Rappler asks CA to revoke SEC shutdown order
(UPDATED) In a partial motion for reconsideration, Rappler also asks the Court of Appeals to annul the SEC decision that says Rappler is not 100% Filipino-owned
CA affirms decision clearing Roberto Ongpin of insider trading
The five-page resolution of the Court of Appeals denies a motion for reconsideration filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Enforcement and Investor Protection Department
What you should know about the Court of Appeals decision on Rappler
Did the court agree with Rappler that it was wrong for the Securities and Exchange Commission to order the revocation of its license?
Rappler CA decision, Arroyo on elections, Gilas update | Evening wRap
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Business as usual for Rappler, CA urges review of shutdown order
These are the highlights of the 72-page Court of Appeals decision involving Rappler and the Securities and Exchange Commission
Rappler: Court of Appeals says license revocation is wrong
Rappler's Maria Ressa says: 'We hoped for the best decision, as Rappler is – on paper and in reality – a completely Fiipino-owned company'
PSE to launch short selling
Philippine Stock Exchange president and CEO Ramon Monzon is confident short selling will 'help improve liquidity in our market'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, June 7, 2018
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Duterte appoints Emilio Aquino as SEC chairperson
This comes as no surprise, as Aquino is the first SEC commissioner appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte
SEC approves planned IPO of Del Monte Philippines
The local unit of Del Monte Pacific Limited plans to sell 587.437 million secondary shares at an offer price of up to P29.88 per share
SEC approves planned IPO of DM Wenceslao
The construction firm will offer 679.2 million common shares at an offer price of P22.90 per share
SEC warns public not to invest in OneCash, PBB150
The Securities and Exchange Commission receives reports that OneCash Trading and PBB150 Trading are enticing the public to invest, but these two companies are unregistered
#ThewRap: Videos to watch this week, February 26 - March 4, 2017
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Duterte on Benham Rise, Duterte on Rappler, PH-Kuwait bilateral meeting | Midday wRap
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SEC 'internally studying' Omidyar's $1.5-M PDR donation to Rappler
The country's corporate regulator says any action on Omidyar's donation to Rappler 'must be coursed through the honorable court through an appropriate pleading or manifestation'
Cha-Cha proposal, Omidyar donates PDRs, DOLE eyes Middle East deployment ban | Evening wRap
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Leave Rappler unhindered, lawyer says after Omidyar donation
(UPDATED) 'While not legally necessary, the donation puts beyond doubt that Rappler is owned and controlled by Filipinos,' says Rappler lawyer Francis Lim
Omidyar Network donates PDRs to Rappler managers
(UPDATED) 'This donation completely eliminates the sole basis of the SEC ruling against Rappler Incorporated and Rappler Holdings Corporation,' says Omidyar Network
Herbosa: SEC ruling not final but it's Malacañang's call to ban Rappler
'We will not implement [the SEC ruling] until after the final and binding decision of the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court,' says Securities and Exchange Commission chairperson Teresita Herbosa
Duterte on Malacañang ban, Alvarez on Sara Duterte, New charges vs Manafort | Midday wRap
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