The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a formal advisory on June 29 warning the public against investing in Eagle’s One Marketing Corp., stating the firm lacks authorization to offer or sell investment products.
The regulator noted that Eagle’s One has been promoting an “Eagle’s One Pool Funding Plan” through its website and social‑media channels, presenting it as an investment opportunity.
According to the scheme’s description, participants must first purchase the company’s health and wellness products and enroll in a referral‑based income program before they can access investment packages that carry three‑month or six‑month lock‑in periods.
Investment packages are advertised to start at ₱1,500 with a required monthly contribution of ₱450, promising a return of ₱3,295.50 after three months and ₱7,240.21 after six months. A higher‑value package of ₱1 million claims returns of ₱2.197 million after three months and ₱4.83 million after six months.
The SEC classified these offerings as investment contracts, which fall under the definition of securities. As such, the contracts must be registered with the commission, and the issuer must obtain a secondary license to market or sell them.
While Eagle’s One Marketing Corp. holds a registration certificate with the commission, the certificate does not grant permission to solicit or accept investments without the required secondary license. Additionally, the company’s owner and chief executive officer are not registered as an associated person, securities salesperson, certified investment solicitor, or broker authorized to sell securities.
The commission warned that individuals who promote or solicit these investments, including through online platforms, may face criminal liability under the Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act and the Securities Regulation Code. Penalties can include fines up to ₱5 million, imprisonment for up to 21 years, or both.
Eagle’s One Marketing Corp. did not respond to a request for comment submitted via its Facebook page.
