Criminal and Penal Law

Posts focused on Criminal and Penal Law in the Philippines

Criminal Liability for “Pump and Dump” Schemes, Wash Sales, and Fraudulent Hype by Corporate Syndicates

Learn how Philippine law penalizes stock market manipulation, pump and dump schemes, and wash sales, including SEC enforcement and liability risks.

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Selling Unregistered Securities in the Philippines

Learn how the Securities Regulation Code treats unregistered securities and investment contracts, and why startup fundraising can trigger SEC action.

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When SEC Non-Compliance Escalates to Criminal Fraud in the Philippines

SEC compliance in the Philippines: learn when late GIS/AFS filings stay administrative and when misrepresentation becomes corporate fraud with criminal risk.

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Liability and Criminal Exposure for Watered Stocks in the Philippines

Explains watered stocks under the Revised Corporation Code, director and officer liability, investor harm, and when criminal exposure may arise.

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Criminal and Regulatory Exposure of Corporate Secretaries and Compliance Officers

Learn Revised Corporation Code rules on corporate secretary liability and aiding and abetting, including penalties for concealment, fraud, and toleration.

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Retaliating Against Whistleblowers Under the Revised Corporation Code

Learn how the Revised Corporation Code penalizes whistleblower retaliation, covering elements, penalties, and compliance steps for corporations.

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