Securities and Exchange Commission
1. Provides legal counsel to the En Banc and the Departments;
2. Handles non-enforcement litigation, including coordination with the Office of the Solicitor General;
3. Assists in the preparation of comments on proposed legislation referred to the En Banc, including liaison with Congress;
4. Renders advice, upon request, on rulings proposed to be issued by the Departments;
5. Prepares reply to legal queries from the public
Mission
To strengthen the corporate and capital market infrastructure of the Philippines, and to maintain a regulatory system, based on international best standards and practices, that promotes the interests of investors in a free, fair and competitive business environment.