The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will lift the moratorium on new online lending platforms on August 1, 2026, bringing an end to the restriction first imposed on November 5, 2021, after over four years. Alongside this, the SEC is implementing strict new standards safeguarding consumers and curbing unfair lending practices. The guidelines are outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 20, Series of 2026, and apply to all existing, newly registered, and prospective financing and lending companies that use mobile apps, websites, or other digital systems to extend credit to the public.
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Energy & Mining
P10.07B risk-mitigating fund set to reenergize geothermal sector
The National Geothermal Association of the Philippines (NGAP) expressed strong optimism for the future of local renewable energy following the approval of the ₱10.07 billion Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF) by the Economy and Development Council. The landmark fund specifically targets high upfront exploration and initial drilling costs, which have historically acted as barrier to greenfield geothermal projects. By absorbing a portion of the financial uncertainties, the facility targets unlocking vital indigenous baseload energy, reduce the country's reliance on imported fuels, and bolster long-term energy security.
Corporate
SEC approves San Miguel’s P30 billion preferred share offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to San Miguel Corporation’s follow-on offering of preferred shares, valued at up to P30 billion.
Property
Pag-IBIG cuts housing loan rates, raises borrowing cap
The government is making homeownership more affordable after the...
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