The Philippines SEC says current laws provide a sufficient framework to regulate tokenized assets and blockchain innovation. Regulators see tokenized investments as a way to expand access and
The Philippines is moving closer to regulated real-world asset tokenization after Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo said the country already has the legal and regulatory foundation to support tokenized assets. Speaking at Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, Quevedo said regulators are prepared to oversee tokenization initiatives, while the SEC continues testing blockchain-based products through its Strategic Sandbox program.
According to Rogelio Quevedo, the SEC is now confident that current laws can accommodate tokenized assets and related blockchain innovation. Speaking during Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, Quevedo said regulators have the proper legal framework and regulatory background to support tokenization.
He added that the technology could modernize capital markets and change how stock exchanges operate. Notably, the comments did not introduce a new rule or product approval. Instead, they outlined the SEC’s readiness to work within existing regulations.
The remarks also came as several jurisdictions continue debating how tokenized assets should fit into financial regulations.
From there, Quevedo highlighted overseas Filipino workers as a key group that could benefit from regulated tokenized investments. He said many OFWs have available capital but often lack access to reliable investment opportunities. At the same time, many remain targets of fraudulent investment schemes.
As a result, the SEC views regulated tokenized products as a potential alternative. Fractional ownership structures could lower investment barriers and expand access to assets that were previously difficult to reach.
Meanwhile, the regulator continues strengthening enforcement efforts. Quevedo said the SEC now uses artificial intelligence to identify scams and works with platforms including Google and TikTok to remove illegal promotions.
Alongside its policy stance, the SEC has already begun testing blockchain-based products through its Strategic Sandbox, known as StratBox. By November 2025, four companies had entered the program.
One company tested a tokenized real estate product. Two others focused on providing access to U.S. equities for local investors. Another participant, BlockShoals Technologies, received in-principle approval to test crypto-related services.
The Philippines has also explored tokenization previously. The Bureau of the Treasury issued tokenized treasury bonds in 2023 and examined broader digital access to government securities.
According to Quevedo, these initiatives provide a foundation as the SEC evaluates future tokenized asset offerings and blockchain-based financial products.
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