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Complaints And Shareholding Structure Of HOYA Lending Investor Corporation

Requested from SEC by G. Graciadas at 09:41 PM on May 25, 2020.
Purpose: Public interest
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 05/25/2020
Tracking no: #SEC-907361279131

Graciadas 09:41 PM, May 25, 2020 

I would like to obtain information/copies of records relating to:

1.) The number of complaints against HOYA Lending Investor Corporation and a summary of the complaints if available;
2.) The shareholding structure of HOYA - this entity appears to be under the control of foreign entities. It is in the public interest to obtain the shareholding information to ensure compliance of RULE 5. Citizenship Requirements of Republic Act No. 9474;
3.) Clarification over whether it is legal for lending companies to confiscate blank but signed checks as security for loans.

Infante 10:56 PM, May 25, 2020 

May 25, 2020

Dear Grace A.,

Thank you for your request dated May 25, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Complaints And Shareholding Structure Of HOYA Lending Investor Corporation.

We received your request on May 25, 2020 and will respond on or before Aug 17, 2020 09:41:38 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://pcoomaster11062018230000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEFNFQy05MDczNjEyNzkxMzEM, for request with ticket number #SEC-907361279131.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Violeta Infante
FOI Officer

Gumtang- Remalante 06:02 PM, May 26, 2020 

May 26, 2020

Dear Grace A. Graciadas,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated May 25, 2020 09:41:38 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Complaints And Shareholding Structure Of HOYA Lending Investor Corporation.

Response to Request

1. Based on our available records, we received complaints from a one individual. We cannot divulge the details of the complaints since we have endorsed this to the company and these are still subject to verification. 

2. Shareholding structure
 
Filipino- 60%
Foreign- 40%
 
3. Clarification on whether or not it is legal for lending companies to confiscate blank but signed checks as security for loans
 
Insofar as the query above involves the rendering of a legal opinion based on the laws, rules, and regulations under the jurisdiction of the SEC, we kindly advise you to follow the SEC’s procedures in requesting for a legal opinion. You may access the procedure here: http://www.sec.gov.ph/services-2/other-services/request-for-opinion-on-legal-matters/

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If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Atty. Rachel Esther Gumtang- Remalante
FOI Receiving Officer

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