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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'

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

SEC order vs Rappler ‘bad for democracy’ – Drilon
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the Securities and Exchange Commission should have given Rappler more time to address its alleged violations

SEC: No review of ABS-CBN, GMA PDRs after Rappler
After the SEC decided to revoke Rappler's license due to a 'repugnant' provision in its Philippine Depositary Receipts with Omidyar, many speculated that the regulator will go after the two broadcast giants next

Rappler Talk: Francis Lim on SEC decision vs Rappler
Rappler's legal counsel talks about what other ‘reasonable’ measures SEC could have taken

If there was a violation, Rappler not given time to cure it - lawyer
The harsh SEC ruling harms Rappler’s staff, stockholders, and readers, its lawyer Francis Lim argues

SEC decision to revoke Rappler's license 'too severe' – lawyer
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Teresita Herbosa thinks otherwise, saying her office 'orders revocation of companies even for just failing to submit annual reportorial requirements'

Ex-2GO chief decries attack over accounting scandal
The only explanation for this fiasco is that the new external auditor might have found an opportunity to get back at us says Sulficio Tagud Jr

Doubts hound KPMG following 2GO accounting scandal
But KPMG RG Manabat says that its audit was based on the judgment and estimates made by 2GO management during that period

2GO management, auditors may face over P1-M fine
An investigation is underway into the restated financial statements of 2GO with the Securities and Exchange Commission looking into possible misrepresentation

Over 200 ‘5-6’ lenders applying for registration – SEC
SEC chair Teresita Herbosa gives Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III an update on the SEC s investigation into 5 6 lenders in the country

SEC revises governance code for listed firms
The new corporate governance code adopts a comply or explain approach to promote transparency and address perceived overregulation by the SEC

SEC seeks to lower public float for REIT firms to 30%
The Philippines REIT law was passed in 2009 yet no company has put up an REIT yet due to stringent rules like the 67 minimum public float requirement

BSP's Tetangco is 2015's highest paid gov’t official
GSIS general manager Robert G Vergara who was government’s top earner in 2012 and 2013 is second with P13 449 million in earnings

SEC rejects PSE's request for exemption over PDS merger
The decision leaves the planned merger between the local equities market and the local bond market in limbo

After Bangladesh bank heist, Poe calls for bank disclosures in PH
It s not a question of whether we should lift the Bank Secrecy Law It s a matter of when we re going to do it says the presidential candidate

Include casinos, art in anti-money laundering law – SEC chief
Teresita Herbosa who also co chairs the Anti Money Laundering Council says her office will now push for the inclusion of casinos in the coverage of the Anti Money Laundering Act

SEC lacks manpower, tech to catch bogus NGOs
After explosive tales of billions stolen from public funds in the Napoles pork barrel scam it’s time to spot the loopholes plug the leaks and fix the system
Rappler Newscast | January 30, 2014
Philippines GDP surpasses gov t target 10 police sacked for torturing prisoners SEC admits lacking resources to catch fake NGOs
Wanted: Manpower, tech to catch Napoles NGOs
SEC Chairperson Teresita Herbosa admits her agency needs more manpower and a computer registration system to detect bogus NGOs
HIGHLIGHTS: Senate hearing on pork barrel scam | January 30, 2014
The Senate blue ribbon committee continues its probe into the pork barrel scam , focusing on NGO registration and accreditation
SEC takes a closer look at foundations
Due to the recent pork barrel anomalies associated with non government organizations especially foundations the SEC will take a closer look
SEC seeks Corporation Code amendments
The SEC chairperson wants to evolve with the modern times
Face higher taxes, gov't reminds listed firms below public float req't
Government officials stand firm on the punishments they will impose on listed firms that do not comply with the minimum public ownership requirement as the December 31 deadline looms
SEC to file criminal raps vs 10 people for share trade fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC is filing criminal complaints against more than 10 individuals that were involved in stock price manipulation
Diokno, Villanueva, Herbosa again vie for SC post
Villanueva and Herbosa previously vied for the post of chief justice
How the JBC defied Malacañang
Up until the last minute on August 13 when the JBC voted to disqualify De Lima there were moves to pressure the council into voting otherwise
SC dismisses disbarment complaint vs Carpio
This means Acting chief Justice Antonio Carpio remains in the running for chief justice
#SCwatch: JBC interviews, Day 4
Live blog the fourth and last day of the public interviews of the nominees for the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the Judicial and Bar Council JBC
2 CA justices decline CJ nomination
There are now 65 nominees for the post of chief justice
2010 presidential wannabe eyes CJ post
Ferdinand Jose Pijao a nuisance candidate in the 2010 presidential elections wants to try his luck getting into the judiciary
[UPDATE] SC Justices Bernabe, Del Castillo decline CJ nomination
There are now 12 SC justices nominated for chief justice
Gibo declines nomination for chief justice post
Based on a list provided by the JBC on June 19 there are now 45 nominees for the post of chief justice
SEC may revise rules to get real estate trusts going
The real estate investment trust or REIT law was introduced in the Philippines 3 years ago but no company has put up a REIT yet due to stringent rules
How long should a Philippine corporation 'live'?
Why give Philippine corporations a maximum life of 50 years when some incorporators live for less?