May a stockholder bring suit to compel the corporate secretary to register valid transfer of stocks?

It is the duty and obligation of the corporate secretary to register the transfer of stocks.
In transferring the stock, the corporate secretary acts in a purely ministerial capacity.
If the corporate secretary refuses to register the transfer without due cause, it may be compelled to do so by mandamus.
HOW ARE SHARES OF STOCKS TRANSFERRED?

For shares of stocks with a stock certificate, there must be delivery of the stock certificate, indorsement and recording in the stock and transfer book of the corporation.
For shares of stocks without a stock certificate, transfer must be done by means of a deed of assignment and recording in the stock and transfer book of the corporation.
The Corporation is not a party to the transfer of shares of stocks through any form of conveyance.
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PRE-NEED CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Unauthorized sale of pre-need plans shall subject the issuer to a fine
A criminal charge may be filed even after the imposition of administrative sanctions
Selling or offering to sell a pre-need plan by unregistered persons are penalized by imprisonment
CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROCEEDINGS UPON INSOLVENCY OF PRE-NEED COMPANIES

A conservator may be appointed to take charge of the assets, liabilities, and the management of a pre-need company
The conservator has the power to overrule or revoke the actions of the previous management of a pre-need company
Insolvency refers to the financial condition of a pre-need company that is generally unable to pay its liabilities as they fall due
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