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SEC Guidelines: Umbrella Funds for Investment Companies

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has officially introduced the “Umbrella Fund” framework through Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2026. This development modernizes the structural requirements for investment companies, thus allowing a single corporate entity to manage multiple Sub-funds. Under the new Circular, the SEC defines an Umbrella Fund as an open-end investment company that …

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SEC Unveils Tiered Minimum Public Ownership Rules to Boost IPO Market

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Memorandum Circular No. 11, Series of 2026 last February 24, 2026. This new directive introduces a revised, tiered Minimum Public Ownership (MPO) framework applicable to companies intending to list their shares on the exchange. According to SEC Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim, the new structure recognizes that the liquidity, valuation dynamics, …

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Key Changes in the 2026 New SEC Rules of Procedure

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On February 11, 2026, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Memorandum Circular No. 8, series of 2026, adopting its new Rules of Procedure.  These 2026 Rules, on the quantitative aspect, replace the 2016 framework and reduce the previous 27 rules (108 sections) into 17 rules (86 sections).  More significantly, they institutionalize a digital-first …

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SEC INCREASES AUDIT THRESHOLD FROM PHP600,000.00 TO PHP3,000,000.00

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In a move aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and aligning regulatory requirements with current economic realities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2026 dated January 20, 2026.  Under the new rules, stock and non-stock corporations exceeding Php3 Million in total assets or liabilities must submit audited financial …

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Can a Corporation Sit on a Condominium Board? The Supreme Court Finally Answers

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The case of Rodriguez v. Pastorfide, et al. (G.R. No. 256648 24 February 2025) arose from a dispute over who may validly sit on the board of a condominium corporation when the unit owner is a corporation and not a natural person. Medical Plaza Makati Condominium Corporation (MPMCC), a non-stock condominium corporation, held its 20th …

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Supreme Court: BIR Cannot Use Distraint, Levy, or Garnishment Without Delinquency or a Valid Assessment

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In Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Stradcom Corporation (G.R. No. 255520, 21 April 2025, Caguioa, J.), the Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) and ordered the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to refund or issue a tax credit certificate in favor of Stradcom Corporation in the amount of ₱325,381,412.81, representing illegally collected income tax for …

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RMC NO. 107-2025 – Suspension of all Audit and Other Field Operations of the Bureau of Internal Revenue Until Lifted by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue

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On 24 November 2025, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (“RMC”) No. 107-2025, ordering the immediate suspension of all ongoing field audits and audit-related operations. The suspension covers the issuance of Letter of Authority (“LOA”), Mission Order (“MO”), examination, and verification of taxpayers’ books of accounts, records, and other related transactions. …

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BSP Limits Over-the-Counter Cash Withdrawals Above ₱500,000.00

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On 18 September 2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued Circular No. 1218-2025 (the “Circular”) amending certain provisions of the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) and Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions (MORNBFI). Specifically, Circular No. 1218-2025 provides restrictions on large value payouts, or transactions (such as withdrawals) of more than Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php500,000.00), and mandates the implementation …

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What is the hype about TRUSTMARK and what it means for your online business?

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Republic Act No. 11967, or the “Internet Transactions Act of 2023”, was enacted on 05 December 2023 to promote and strengthen e-commerce in the Philippines by building trust between online merchants and consumers. One of its key innovations is the creation of the E-Commerce Bureau, which was tasked to implement the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, a …

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SC Upholds Arbitration Framework: CIAC Jurisdiction Limited to True Construction Disputes

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In 2025, the Philippine Supreme Court reaffirmed the importance of respecting arbitration agreements while also clarifying the limits of CIAC’s jurisdiction. While the CIAC’s authority is statutory under Executive Order No. 1008, the Court emphasized that it remains confined to disputes arising from construction contracts, broadly construed but not beyond their intended scope. In Fleet Marine …

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