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SEC Flags Unregistered Online Lending Apps


February 27, 2026
Updated on February 27, 2026
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released an advisory flagging unregistered online lending platforms operating in the Philippines. Authorities noted that such platforms may expose users to abusive practices, data misuse, and financial harm.

Read the Full Assessment here.