Emilio Aquino

Emilio B. Aquino
Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission
Assumed office
June 7, 2018
PresidentRodrigo Duterte
Preceded byTeresita Herbosa
Personal details
Born
Emilio Benito Aquino

(1964-07-23) July 23, 1964
Zamboanga
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversidad de Zamboanga(BS)
San Beda University(LL.B)
ProfessionGovernment official

Emilio Benito Aquino (born July 23, 1964) is the former chairperson and CEO of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines). He took office on June 7, 2018 until June 5, 2025 and was appointed by then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Aquino is also the first CPA-Lawyer to be appointed as SEC Chairperson. Prior to assuming this role, he served as SEC Commissioner after his initial appointment on December 2, 2016.