The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Tarlac Extension Office, in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) – Tarlac Provincial Office, successfully conducted a Seminar on Online Submission of Annual Reportorial Requirements and the Issuance of Certificate of No Derogatory Information (CNDI) on February 10, 2026, at the Tarlac City Convention Hall.
The resource speakers from the SEC Tarlac provided practical discussions and step-by-step guidance to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) on complying with SEC reportorial requirements. The activity aimed to simplify online filing processes and reinforce the importance of timely and accurate report submissions.
A total of 47 ARBO associations participated in the seminar which focused on the online filing of the General Information Sheet and Annual Financial Statements, the procedure for securing a CNDI and key corporate governance principles to help organizations remain compliant and in good standing status. Participants were also capacitated on the SEC’s digital platforms, including Electronic Workbench and Analytics Technical Computing Hub (eWATCH) and Hierarchical and Applicable Relations and Beneficial Ownership Registry (HARBOR), which promotes transparency and an effective company monitoring system.
The activity highlighted the strong partnership between the SEC and DAR under the SEC-Communication, Advocacy and Network (SEC-CAN!) initiative.
“The partnership between DAR and the SEC is an important step in strengthening the capacity of our Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARB) and their organizations, particularly in the proper filing of reports and adherence to good governance practices for their long-term growth and sustainability,” said Garland Leila A. Cuarteros, Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II of DAR Tarlac.
On the other hand, SEC Tarlac Director Atty. Richard R. Laus emphasized that the SEC remains committed to inclusive and accessible public service.
“At the SEC, every stakeholder is valued. Through continued collaboration with our partner agencies, we can bring regulatory guidance closer to our communities and help organizations operate transparently and sustainably,” Laus said.
The SEC and DAR reaffirm their commitment to sustaining this collaboration through capacity-building activities, ensuring that ARB organizations are better equipped to meet regulatory requirements, uphold good governance, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.
