Philippine SEC Embraces Tokenization of Real-World Assets to Combat Scams
By Abdus Salam
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The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a decisive step toward integrating tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) into its regulatory framework, aiming to bolster investment options for Filipinos, especially overseas workers. Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo, speaking at the Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, expressed confidence in the country's readiness to adopt this transformative technology, asserting that the regime of laws and regulations is now equipped to support asset tokenization.
“We are now fully convinced that we have the proper laws and the necessary regulatory mindset in place,” Quevedo stated, emphasizing the potential of tokenized assets to innovate the capital markets and fundamentally shift operational dynamics of stock exchanges. The commissioner views this advancement not merely as a financial novelty, but as a critical tool in the fight against investment scams that have disproportionately affected Filipino investors seeking returns.
“Our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) possess capital but often lack the knowledge to invest wisely. They are prime targets for scams,” Quevedo noted, underlining the SEC's commitment to providing these individuals with legitimate investment pathways. In a bid to protect OFWs, the SEC is stepping up its enforcement capabilities, leveraging artificial intelligence to target fraudulent schemes and collaborating with tech giants like Google and TikTok to eliminate illegal investment offerings from their platforms.
These developments highlight the SEC's dual focus: enhancing capital market innovation and fortifying investor protection in a nation where unregistered investment schemes are an ongoing concern.
As part of its forward-thinking approach, the SEC has initiated a Strategic Sandbox dubbed