PRESS RELEASE 11 December 2024 PCC, LEB hold public consultation for competition law courses Members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), Legal Education Board (LEB), and University of the Philippines Competition Law and Policy Program (UP CLPP) with representatives from various legal education institutions during a public consultation on… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 5 December 2024 PCC joins global effort to combat inequality through competition policy The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) joins competition authorities across the globe in marking World Competition Day (WCD) on December 5. The Philippines also observes National Competition Day on the same day. For the 15th WCD, the theme “Competition Policy and… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 29 November 2024 PCC adjusts fees on Binding Ruling requests The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has suspended the rates of filing fees for entities that wish to seek its opinion on contemplated acts, conducts, agreements, or decisions. To ensure fairness and align with current economic conditions, the PCC issued Memorandum Circular No. 24-001… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 28 November 2024 PCC joins panel discussion at launch of book on competition policy design (From left to right) University of Tokyo professor Yasuyuki Sawada, Marikina 2nd District Representative Stella Luz A. Quimbo, University of Hawaii professor James A. Roumasset, PCC Commissioner Lolibeth Ramit-Medrano, and adviser to the Asian Development Bank Yesim Elhan-Kayalar…. continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 27 November 2024 PCC launches first MCLE program on competition law The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on November 20 launched its first-ever Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) program on competition law at the University of the Philippines-Bonifacio Global City (UP-BGC) Campus. This initiative is designed to enhance the expertise of lawyers in the… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 22 November 2024 PCC begins in-depth review of Mynt’s acquisition of ECPay shares The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has started an in-depth Phase II review of the proposed acquisition by Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt) of shares in Electronic Commerce Payments (EC Pay), Inc. (ECPay). Mynt, which operates the GCash financial super-app, and… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 21 November 2024 PCC strengthens competition advocacy network with training for SUCs PCC officials and representatives from partner SUCs gather for a fellowship dinner on November 13, 2024. The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) reinforced its advocacy work with the academe as it held a refresher course for faculty members of state universities to… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 14 November 2024 PCC highlights synergy between antitrust and sustainability at Hong Kong panel PCC Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo (center) participates in a panel discussion titled “Sustainability and Antitrust: What Challenges in Asia-Pacific?” at the 10th Antitrust in Asia Conference held in Hong Kong on November 7, 2024. Photo © Jason Chung for Concurrences… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 11 November 2024 PCC equips gov’t agencies for pro-competitive policymaking Representatives from the PCC, NEDA, ARTA, and other government agencies attend the “Mainstreaming Competition Impact Assessment for Pro-Competitive Government Policies” workshop held from October 16-17, 2024 in Quezon City. To foster pro-competitive government policies, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has conducted the “Mainstreaming… continue reading ››
PRESS RELEASE 8 November 2024 PCC, LEB to develop specialized programs for Competition Law (From left to right) PCC Commissioners Lolibeth Ramit-Medrano and Michael B. Peloton; Legal Service Division Chief Michelle Diana P. Maniwang-Basa; Atty. Mario T. Rosete III of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office; Ms. Mary Grace Culo (representing Atty. Alyssa Carmelli P…. continue reading ››