Facebook Pages

October 14, 2021 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE DEPARTMENT SEC ADVISORY The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received information that certain Facebook pages have been soliciting personal information from the public through the use of Google Forms for purposes of allegedly filing a petition to the SEC, the shutdown of so-called illegal lending companies, and other similar motives. Please be advised that this is not the proper way of filing a complaint with the Commission. In order for the SEC to further investigate possible violations of the relevant laws, rules, and regulations committed by erring financing and lending companies, complainants should file a formal complaint directly to the SEC. For more information on how to file a formal complaint with the Commission, kindly visit our website at https://www.sec.gov.ph/lending-companies-and-financing-companies-2/complaints/ . To avoid the possible misuse of your personal information, the public is further advised to refrain from participating in said or similar activities by aforesaid Facebook pages. The public may directly communicate their concerns about lending and financing companies through [emailprotected]. For the guidance of the public. Pasay City, October 14, 2021.