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19/02/2026

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗙𝗦, 𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued the schedule for the submission of corporations’ annual financial statements (AFS) and general information sheets (GIS) for 2026.
The SEC on February 11 issued Memorandum Circular No. 9, Series of 2026, which provides for the schedule of the 2026 Filing of Annual Financial Statements and General Information Sheets.
The AFS and GIS shall be filed through the Electronic Filing and Submission Tool, or eFAST. Other reports not yet accepted through eFAST shall be submitted through the iMessage Online Ticketing System at imessage.sec.gov.ph.
🔗 Read the full Memorandum Circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-09-series-of-2026/

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16/02/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)...

13/02/2026

The Unified Legal Aid Service (ULAS) Board has issued ULAS Advisory No. 1, S. 2026, which informs all lawyers of the scheduled launch of the ULAS Portal – Phase 1 on March 3, 2026.

The ULAS Portal refers to the centralized online platform that will be used for purposes of reporting and monitoring compliance with the ULAS Rules and the Manual. Upon the launch of Phase 1, registered organizations may already submit their manifestations of intent to aggregate, and applicants may apply for pre-accreditation or post-accreditation of legal outreach programs and legal missions through the Portal.

All lawyers are advised that access to the ULAS Portal requires an active PJP account.

Read the full text of ULAS Advisory No. 1, S. 2026 athttps://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ULAS-Advisory-No.-1-s.-2026.pdf

10/02/2026

The Supreme Court affirms same-sex property rights under Article 148, ruling that partners are co-owners based on actual financial contributions.

06/02/2026

⚠️ 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗨𝗡𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗦

Ipinapaalala na ang mga sumusunod na Online Lending Platforms (OLPs), applications, at websites ay 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗮𝘄𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 na mag-alok, mag-process, o magpautang, alinsunod sa SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2021 na nagpatupad ng moratorium sa mga bagong OLPs simula 02 November 2021:

Google Play Store
1. ZRT Cash: Fast Cash Loan
2. Temple Cash Secure Loans
3. Peso Money - Easy Online Loan
4. Yaman Now - Online Peso Loan
5. PeraMada
6. Fast Pera PH Safe & fast loan
7. USCREDIT
8. VIP Finance - Easy Funding
9. Kapit Cash

Apple Store
1. TalaCredit-loan app quickly
2. Credipillar-Smart credit
3. Kuhacash-loan app Philippines
4. Pesoking-mabilis cash loan app
5. Dolo Loan
6. Atome Peso - Mabilis cash Loan
7. Fund Circle- quick Peso Loan
8. Instant Loan-Mabilis cash Loan
9. Pera Cash -Quick Peso Loan app
11. Peso Now--Loan App Philippines
12. Lucky Loan- happy cash loan app
13. Bilis Peso- Mabilis Cash Loan
14. IPC Loan- mabilis cash & loan app
15. YiuconCredit-loan app & pesoloan

Websites
1. MII cash
2. Bilis Cash
3. Fusecash
4. Flexible Cash Loan

Para sa katanungan, reklamo, o pag-report sa mga ilegal na nagpapautang, mangyaring makipag-ugnayan sa:
📞 14732
📥 SEC iMessage Portal: https://imessage.sec.gov.ph/
💻 SEC Official Website: https://www.sec.gov.ph

Para sa listahan ng mga awtorisadong OLPs, bisitahin ang opisyal na website ng SEC: https://www.sec.gov.ph/lending-companies-and-financing-companies-2/list-of-recorded-online-lending-platforms

Basahin ang kabuuan ng advisory dito: https://www.sec.gov.ph/advisories-2026/advisory-re-unrecorded-online-lending-platforms-2/

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

The Supreme Court (SC) 𝘌𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘤 has approved the 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨, further strengthening the rules on virtual court hearings and remote appearances of parties and witnesses.

In a Resolution dated November 4, 2025, in A.M. No. 24-11-02-SC, the SC introduced key reforms to expand access to videoconferencing, particularly for digitally disadvantaged individuals, and to enable wider participation by individuals abroad.

The 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 apply to videoconferencing before first- and second-level courts, the Court of Appeals, the Sandiganbayan, and the Court of Tax Appeals. It covers all actions and proceedings at any stage, including mediation, consultation, deliberation, and the promulgation of decisions and resolutions, when conducted through videoconference.

Courts are now directed to ensure access to videoconferencing for individuals who are digitally disadvantaged, including those in geographically or geopolitically marginalized areas. This may include deploying court personnel to provide temporary or mobile internet access.

Courts may also establish designated “access points” within judicial regions where litigants, witnesses, and other participants can use computers and videoconferencing equipment under court supervision.

Read the full text of the press release at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=160150.

Read the full text of the 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 at https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf.

Copying of this content is subject to the SC PIO’s Credit Attribution Policy: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/credit-attribution-policy/.

01/02/2026

The has approved the Proposed Amendments to the Guidelines on the Conduct of Videoconferencing.

The Guidelines shall take effect on February 16, 2026, 15 days following its posting on the Supreme Court and OCA websites.

The Guidelines expand the definition of “overseas venues,” which now covers “Philippine consulates and embassies, other Philippine government offices abroad, other places allowed under applicable bilateral or multilateral agreements, and any other venue authorized by the Supreme Court for videoconferencing from abroad.” [Section 2(j), Part 1]

Section 4, Part 2 of the Guidelines details how videoconferencing is initiated:

“In civil and criminal cases, the parties, through their counsel, individually or jointly, may, by written or oral motion, move that they be allowed to participate via videoconferencing.

“In criminal cases, a motion to participate via videoconferencing shall be accompanied by a waiver of the right of the accused to meet witnesses face to face when the videoconferencing specifically involves the confrontation of a witness.

“Videoconferencing shall be the preferred mode in cases involving PDLs and CICL at all stages of the proceedings.

“It shall also be the preferred mode for arraignment, bail hearings, and hearings involving minor incidents of other accused, such as, but not limited to, clarificatory hearings, compliance hearings, and other similar ancillary matters where the presence of the accused is not necessary, unless the court deems it appropriate for the accused to appear in person.

“For a just, speedy, and inexpensive disposition of cases, the court may, on its own instance, order that the proceedings be conducted through videoconferencing at any or all stages”

Copies of the Guidelines are available at:

Supreme Court website:https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf

Office of the Court Administrator website:https://oca.judiciary.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/A.M-No.-24-11-02-SC_FINAL.pdf

31/01/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The City Prosecutor’s Office warned the public to be vigilant as scammers and discoverers are nowadays using emerging trends, new technologies and popular online platforms to deceive people.

In its report during the regular flag-raising ceremony, Jezabel D. Guanzo said that it was observed by the City Prosecutor’s Office that there have been numerous estafa complaints through the use of information and communication technologies based on the cases filed in the said office.

She advised people to think twice before clicking links, sharing personal details, or responding to and entertaining unexpected calls and messages from unknown individuals since staying alert and informed, people can protect themselves and others from the fraudulent schemes.

The City Prosecutor’s Office assured it will remain responsive in its mission to strengthen the rule of law and serve the people with honor and excellence with the support of the local government unit, the different government agencies and law enforcement offices.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the City Prosecutor’s Office handled a total of 388 cases where 325 were new complaints for preliminary investigation and 63 complaints were carry-over complaints from the previous quarter.

Of this number of complaints, 312 were filed before the proper courts, which include four children accused or children in conflict with the law, while 34 complaints are still pending resolution but are still within the period of resolving the said complaints pursuant to the established rules.

She reported that the rest of the complaints were either dismissed or referred to the different investigative agencies for further investigation.

Of the new complaints received during the last quarter of 2025, estafa topped the list with 87 complaints followed by violation of the Bouncing Check Law with 60 complaints, theft – 42 new complaints, violence against women and their children – 16 and cybercrimes – 15 new complaints.

Further, there were also 66 complaints that were referred for inquest proceedings with a 100 percent disposition rate and most of the cases referred involved violation of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and theft.

Lastly, the city prosecutor’s office handled a total of 35 motions for reconsideration, which were properly resolved. By Dexter A. See

28/01/2026

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making it easier for corporations to expand their operations by streamlining the application process for increases in their authorized capital stock.

The Commission on January 22 issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 6, Series of 2026, effectively expanding the coverage of subscription contracts.

🔗 Read the full Memorandum Circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-06-series-of-2026/

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28/01/2026

SEC MC No. 4-2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 4, s. 2026, amending the audit requirements for corporations to ease the regulatory burden on smaller businesses.

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