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Philippine, Thailand partner for competition law enforcement

By Louella Desiderio | 5 days ago

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has teamed up with the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) to step up competition law enforcement.

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Government urged to promote competition in free TV

By Louella Desiderio | February 2, 2025 - 12:00am

The government should consider facilitating the entry of new players, clarify the regulatory oversight on blocktiming, as well as support policies to expand consumer choice to promote a competitive television industry,...

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PCC, DA join forces to combat anti-competitive agriculture practices

By Ehda M. Dagooc | January 10, 2025 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission and the Department of Agriculture have joined forces and discussed strategies for addressing anti-competitive practices that impact the agriculture sector.

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PCC iimbestigahan ‘double franchising’ ng Grab

By Angie dela Cruz | December 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Iimbestigahan ng Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) ang umano’y double franchising ng Grab Philippines sa motorcycle...

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PCC clears ALI’s buyout of Aboitiz Group in Cebu JV

By Richmond Mercurio | November 6, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has cleared Ayala Land Inc. buyout of the Aboitiz Group’s stake in their joint...

Business

Sangley airport JV gets PCC approval

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | October 22, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has cleared a proposed joint venture for the construction of the $11-billion Sangley...

Business

PCC, IC improve alliance to address HMO concerns

By Ehda M. Dagooc | September 25, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission is strengthening its collaboration with the Insurance Commission to address concerns faced by players, particularly the Health Maintenance Organization industry.

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PCC, SM team up to promote fair competition

By Louella Desiderio | September 18, 2024 - 12:00am

SM Supermalls has teamed up with the Philippine Competition Commission to promote fair competition through an information...

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PCC, Australia’s competition authority ink MOU to boost cooperation

By Louella Desiderio | March 6, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has tied up with the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission as part of initiatives...

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PCC sets new thresholds for mergers, acquisitions

By Ehda M. Dagooc | March 4, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has officially declared an adjustment to the thresholds triggering mandatory merger reviews for transactions.

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