Tag: Philippine Competition Commission
Philippine Watchdog Wants To Review More Mergers In 2022
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is expected to step up its review of mergers and acquisitions this year, once the Bayanihan II law expires...
The Philippine Competition Commission Plans “Investigation Bubs” In Cebu
To strengthen its “institutional capacity” in its competition policy enforcement and advocacy, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is planning to set up “investigation hubs”...
Philippine Competition Commission Says There Is No Need To Extend Merger...
Johannes Benjamin R. Bernabe, a commissioner at the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), said he hoped Bayanihan III will not extend the exemption from compulsory...
Philippine Watchdog Issues Guidelines On Merger Reviews
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) stated on Monday, October 5, that it has issued guidelines on mergers and acquisitions in compliance with the provisions...
Philippines Watchdog Raises M&A Review Thresholds
Antitrust watchdog Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has raised the thresholds for the compulsory notification of mergers and acquisitions starting next month.
Thresholds were raised to...
China/Philippines: Antitrust regulators to strengthen competition law enforcement
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) to strengthen both countries’ bilateral...
Philippines: Watchdog partners with the Department of Agriculture
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Tuesday, October 1, announced said it partnered with the Department of Agriculture to help address "unscrupulous" practices in...
Philippines: Antitrust body gains authority to probe power firms
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday, August 5, with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to collaborate on investigations...
Philippines: Competition body probes power producers over outages
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) announced Monday, April 22, it would look into allegations of collusion or abuse of dominance among power producers after...
Philippines: Regulator mounts case against Urban Deca
Antitrust watchdog Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has filed a case against Urban Deca Homes Manila Condominium Corporation and 8990 Holdings for abuse of dominance...