The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that local regulators believe the existing legal framework is sufficient to support the tokenization of real-world assets. This statement indicates that the Philippines' attitude towards RWA is shifting from discussion to practical testing, and related products are expected to continue to develop under a regulated environment.
Regulators signal support
At the 2026 Philippines Blockchain Week, Philippine SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo stated that the regulator is confident that the existing legal, regulatory understanding, and institutional foundations can accommodate tokenized assets.
He believes that tokenization has the potential to modernize capital markets and improve the availability and efficiency of investment products. Compared to some markets that are still discussing regulatory pathways, the Philippines has already begun practical testing.
Projects are already in trial operation within the sandbox.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provides a regulated testing environment for fintech companies through a strategic regulatory sandbox called StratBox. As of November 2025, four companies had joined the program.
- One company is testing a real estate tokenization product.
- Two companies focus on US stock investment entry points
- One participant has been approved to test encryption-related services.
This means that the Philippines' exploration of tokenized assets is no longer limited to policy statements, but has begun to verify its feasibility through specific projects.
Overseas workers are seen as a potential beneficiary group.
Quevedo also mentioned that overseas Filipino workers remit a large amount of money back home every year, but many lack compliant and transparent investment channels. Regulators believe that tokenized investment products may provide these funds with more regulated options and reduce the risk of investment fraud.
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) also stated that it has strengthened its enforcement efforts against illegal investment activities. Quevedo reported that the regulator is using artificial intelligence to identify illegal investment schemes and is collaborating with online platforms such as Google and TikTok to remove fraudulent promotional content.
If the relevant tests proceed smoothly, tokenized assets may bring Filipino investors lower barriers to entry, more fragmented investment methods, and more transparent financial products in the future.
