<Li> Ephyro Luis B. Amatong (appointed 2014) </Li> <Li> Blas James G. Viterbo (appointed 2014) </Li> <P> Past commissioners included (incomplete list): </P> <Ul> <Li> Manuel G. Abello (chairman, 1981 - 1986) </Li> <Li> Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr. (chairman, 1995 - 2000) </Li> <Li> Fe Barin (chairwoman, 2004 - 2011) </Li> <Li> Lilia R. Bautista (chairwoman, 2000--2004) </Li> <Li> Jesus E. Martinez (2002--2009) </Li> <Li> Raul Palabrica (2005 -??) </Li> <Li> Thaddeus Venturanza (2006--2009) </Li> <Li> Juanita Elegir - Cueto (2001 - 2014) </Li> <Li> Eladio Jala (2009 - 2014) </Li> </Ul>

What is the function of the securities and exchange commission