On June 4, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines announced the launch of “SEC AInnovation,” an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide real-time assistance and answer public queries regarding the Commission’s regulations. The chatbot officially rolled out on June 2.

SEC AInnovation functions as a chatbot interface that synthesises legal information concerning the SEC’s mandates and processes, aiming to deliver accurate and simplified responses.

Its knowledge base includes laws enforced by the SEC, such as Republic Act (RA) No. 11232 (the Revised Corporation Code) and RA No. 8799 (the Securities Regulation Code), along with other implementing rules, guidelines, memorandum circulars, advisories, and details on the Commission’s online services.

SEC AInnovation reduces the public’s need for manual research and physical visits for transaction-related concerns with the Commission. As it uses a natural language processing engine, SEC AInnovation supports multiple languages, including English, Filipino, and Bisaya.

Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino commented on the initiative.

“This initiative is all about breaking barriers and making our services faster, smarter and more accessible to everyone, not just in the Philippines but all over the world. This system is built to communicate the way you do, breaking language barriers and making sure that everyone feels heard and understood,” he said during the launch.

He also described it as a “fusion of AI and innovation, reflecting the Commission’s strong commitment to leveraging advanced technology to better serve the public,” and a “bold step into the future” for the Commission.

Beyond the chatbot interface, SEC AInnovation will offer multi-modal interaction features, including a voice-capturing function and clickable topic links, to enhance accessibility and user-friendliness. The chatbot can be accessed via ainnovation.sec.gov.ph.

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