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• Category: Announcements
  • NIPD and IDWIP 2024
  • National Disability Rights Week 2024
  • Cultural Communities Week 2024
  • National ICT Month (2024)
  • Privacy Awareness Week 2024 – National Privacy Commission
  • Public Advisory: Warning Against Fake PCC Decision
  • Statement On The Opening Of Phase II Review And Call For Comments: Proposed Acquisition by AHCHI Pharma Ventures Inc. Of Shares Of Joleco Resources Inc.
  • Commission Resolution No. 01-2024: Adjusting the Merger Notification Thresholds Pursuant to Memorandum Circular 18-001
  • Commission Decision No. 02-M-001/2023: Proposed Merger of Bank of the Philippine Islands and Robinsons Bank Corporation
  • Statement on the Opening of Phase II Review and Call for Comments: Proposed Acquisition by PLDT Inc. of 100% of Sky Cable Corporation’s Issued and Outstanding Capital Stock
  • Statement on the Opening of Phase II Motu Proprio Review and Call for Comments: Completed Acquisition of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. of shares in Rose Pharmacy, Incorporated
  • Commission Decision No. 01-M-002/2023: Proposed Acquisition by Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. of Assets of Globe Telecom, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 03-M-002/2023: Proposed Acquisition of Ayudhya Public Company Limited and MUFG Bank, Limited of Shares in HC Consumer Finance Philippines, Inc.
  • Call for Comments: The Proposed Merger Of Bancnet, Incorporated and Philippine Clearing House Corporation
  • RESOLUTION: PCC Case No. M-2018-001 (MAO Case No. M-2018-012)
  • Commission Decision No. 01-M-005-2022: PCC Case No. M-2021-002
  • Commission Decision No. 02-M-004-2022: PCC Case No. M-2021-001
  • Commission Decision No. 03-E-003-2022: PCC Case No. E-2020-003
  • Call for Comments: PCC Draft Guidelines for the Motu Proprio Review of Mergers and Acquisitions in Digital Markets
  • Commission Resolution No. 04-2023: Adjusting the Merger Notification Thresholds Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 18-001
  • Commission Decision No. 06-M-003-2022: Proposed Acquisition by AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company of Shares in MediCard Philippines Inc.
  • Call for Comments: Exposure Drafts regarding Mergers and Acquisitions, Enforcement, and Adjudication Rules
  • Call for Comments: PCC Draft Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines
  • Commission Resolution No. 18-2022: Adjusting the Merger Notification Thresholds Pursuant to Memorandum Circular 18-001
  • Commission Resolution No. 08-2022: Approving the Revised Rules of Procedure on Consent Order
  • Commission Decision No. 04-M-002-2022: Proposed Acquisition by AC Logistics Holdings Corporation of Shares in Air 21 Holdings Inc.
  • Call For Comments: PCC Draft Revised Rules Of Procedure – Rule III, Articles III and IV (Consent Order)
  • Memorandum of Understanding: Development Academy of the Philippines
  • Commission Resolution No. 006-2021: Adopting the Interim Guidelines During Periods of Community Quarantine
  • PCC five years on
  • Commission Decision No. 02-M-003/2021: Proposed Acquisition by Analog Devices, Inc. of Shares in Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
  • Message from the Chairman: PCC 5th Founding Anniversary
  • PCC Memorandum Circular No. 21-001: Adjusting the Schedule of Fines for Violations of the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), of the 2017 Rules of Procedure of the Philippine Competition Commission, and the Rules of Merger Procedure
  • Competition policy in 2020: Steadfast amid the crisis
  • Memorandum of Understanding: Hong Kong Competition Commission
  • Commission Decision No. 20-M-017/2020: Proposed Joint Venture among Axia Power Holdings Philippines Corporation, AC Energy Philippines Inc, and ACE Endevor Inc. over Ingrid Power Holdings Inc.
  • Memorandum of Understanding: Philippine Competition Commission and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Commission Decision No. 19-M-016/2020: Proposed Joint Venture over Nepwell Property Management, Inc. of Rockwell Land Corporation, NepWell Property Management Inc., TGN Realty Corporation, Hilda Aurora N. Valdes, Patrick Adrian N. Valdes, and Theresa Gracia N. Valdes
  • More than a quarantine gig: Laboring in the digital market
  • Commission Decision No. 18-M-015/2020: Proposed Acquisition by GT Capital Auto Dealership Holdings, Inc. and Toyota Corolla Sapporo Philippines Holdings, Inc. of Shares in Toyota Santa Rosa, Laguna, Inc.
  • Commission Resolution No. 22-2020: Adopting Rules for the Implementation of Section 4(eee) of Republic Act No. 11494, Otherwise Known as the “Bayanihan To Recover As One Act”
  • Commission Decision No. 17-M-014/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited of Shares in SB Finance Company, Inc.
  • SC decision on construction regulation: A win for competition advocacy
  • Commission Resolution No. 21-2020: Adopting Interim Guidelines on the Resumption of Adjudication Proceedings during General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine
  • Commission Decision No. 15-M-010/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation of Assets of Central Azucarera de la Carlota Inc., Roxol Bioenergy Corporation, and Shares in Najalin Agri-Ventures, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 16-M-013/2020: Proposed Acquisition by DMC-Urban Property Developers, Inc. of Assets of PLDT, Inc.
  • Balancing competition law and the preference for Filipino businesses
  • Commission Decision No. 14-M-011/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Trident Water Company Holdings Inc. of Shares in Manila Water Company Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 11-M-009/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Century Properties Group, Inc. of Voting Shares in Century City Development II Corporation
  • Commission Decision No. 10-M-012/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Victor Y. Lim Jr. and Vittorio S. Lim of Shares in BDO Leasing & Finance, Inc.
  • Commission Resolution No. 20-2020: Modifying Commission Resolution No. 18-2020 (“The Interim Guidelines on the Operations of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office During the General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine”)
  • Commission Resolution No. 18-2020: Approving the Interim Guidelines on the Operations of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office during the General Community Quarantine or Modified General Community Quarantine
  • Anatomy of a competitive online marketplace
  • PCC Memorandum Circular 20-002: Process for Exemption From Compulsory Notification of Unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects
  • Commission Resolution No. 014-2020: Approving and Adopting the PCC Memorandum Circular on the Process for Exemption from Compulsory Notification of Unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects, Otherwise Known as PCC MC No. 20-002
  • Commission Resolution No. 013-2020: Approving and Adopting the PCC Memorandum Circular on the Process for Exemption from Compulsory Notification of Joint Venture (JV) Agreements Entered into Pursuant to the “Guidelines and Procedures for Entering Into JV Agreements Between Government and Private Entities” Issued by the National Economic and Development Authority, Otherwise Known as PCC MC No.20-001
  • PCC Memorandum Circular 20-001: Process for Exemption from Compulsory Notification of Joint Venture Agreements Entered Into Pursuant to ‘Guidelines and Procedures for Entering into JV Agreements Between Government and Private Entities’ Issued by the National Economic Development Authority
  • Commission Resolution No. 15-2020: Resuming Acceptance by the Mergers and Acquisitions Office of Letters of Non-Coverage from Compulsory Notification
  • Commission Resolution No. 012-2020: Extending the Effectivity During the General Community Quarantine of the Interim Guidelines on the Operations of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office During the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine
  • Interim Guidelines On the Operations of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office during Periods of Community Quarantine
  • Commission Resolution No. 011-2020 : Adopting the Interim Guidelines on the Operations of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office During The Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine
  • Competition 101: CICALS in the Congress
  • Commission Resolution No. 010-2020: Guidelines on the Interruption of the Reglementary Periods for the Commencement of Action, Filing of Pleadings, Motions and Submissions, Rendition of Judgments, Resolutions, and Orders, Payment of Fines or Penalties, and the Cancellation of Proceedings for the duration of the Community Quarantine in accordance with Administrative Order No. 30
  • Commission Decision No. 08-M-005/2020 In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Synergy Grid & Development Phils., Inc of Shares in OneTaipan Holdings Inc., and Pacifica21 Holdings, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 09-M-006/2020: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd. of Shares in Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
  • Public Advisory: Interruption of the Reglementary Periods for the Filing of Pleadings, Motions and Submissions to the Commission and the Payment of Fines or Penalties in view of the Enhanced Community Quarantine to Manage the COVID-19 Situation
  • Commission Resolution No. 008-2020: Interruption of the Reglementary Periods for the Filing of Pleadings, Motions and Submissions to the Commission and the Payment of Fines or Penalties in view of the Enhanced Community Quarantine to Manage the COVID-19 Situation
  • Commission Resolution No. 007-2020: Suspension of Certain Merger Processes and Timelines in view of Community Quarantine and Alternative Work Arrangement to Manage the COVID-19 Situation
  • PCC joins 18-day Campaign to End VAW
  • PCC promotes inclusive action with PWDs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Keynote Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the AVCJ Philippines Forum 2019 delivered on October 9, 2019 at the Fairmont Hotel, Makati City
  • Commission Decision No. 01-E-001/2019: Competition Enforcement Office of the Philippine Competition Commission vs. Urban Deca Homes Manila Condominium Corporation and 8990 Holdings, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 31-M-025/2019: In the Matter of In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Proverbs 16, Inc. of Shares in BVI [PhilCo], ACE BVl [B], and ACE BVl [D]
  • Consumer Welfare Month 2019
  • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Bases Conversion and Development Authority
  • Commission Decision No. 29-M-021/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Natura Holdings, S.A. of Shares in Avon Products, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 28-M-VN-001/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Conversion of Non-Voting Preferred Shares by Mitsubishi Corporation in Chiyoda Corporation
  • 17th Development Policy Research Month
  • Call for Comments: Acquisition by First Stronghold Cement Industries Inc. of Shares in Holcim Philippines, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 25-M-022/2019 In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Infineon Technologies AG of Shares in Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
  • Commission Decision No. 24-M-019/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings, Inc. of Shares in Medical Doctors, Inc.
  • Exclusive only
  • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Philippine Corporate Compliance Forum 2019 delivered on August 7, 2019 at the New World Hotel, Makati
  • Keynote Message by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the UPLB CEM Centennial Celebration Awarding Ceremony & Grand Alumni Homecoming delivered on July 19, 2019 at the University of the Philippines – Los Baños
  • Commission Decision No. 20-M-005/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings Ltd. of Pfizer Inc.’s Consumer Healthcare Business
  • Is my ‘suki’ a price fixer?
  • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Department of Energy
  • Abuse of Dominance
  • Commission Decision No. 18-M-013/2019:  In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by East West Banking Corporation of the Philippine Bank of Communications’ Auto Loan Portfolio
  • Commission Decision No. 17-M-014/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by JACCS Co., Ltd. of Shares in Mitsubishi Auto Financial Services Corporation
  • Don’t be evil
  • Commission Decision No. 16-M-012/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. of Shares in Actimed, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 15-M-010/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. of Shares in Negros Grace Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Ensuring that businesses play hard
  • 2019 PCC Long-term Research Program
  • Leniency Program
  • Bid rigging is against the law!
  • Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC)
  • Notice of Postponement of Pre-bid Conference
  • Invitation to Bid for the purchase of Globally-recognized brand new laptop computers for the PCC
• Category: Enforcement
  • PCC Leniency FAQs
  • CEO-FAI-Notice-18-0014
  • CEO-FAI-Notice-19-0043
  • CEO-FAI-Notice-20-0064
  • CEO-FAI-Notice-20191223
  • Fines and Penalties
  • 2017 Rules of Procedure
  • Category: Summonses
    • Summonses: PCC Case No. E-2021-001
• Category: Media
  • 2020 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC)
  • “Our Antitrust Law and Regulations: What Accountants Should Know and Implement” delivered by PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan
  • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio Balisacan during the 2017 Hooding Ceremony and Recognition Rights for Graduate Students of the University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Speech of Department of Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno at #PCCAtOne: PCC’s First Anniversary
  • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at #PCCAtOne: PCC’s First Anniversary
  • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Press Briefing with Malacañang Press Corps (MPC)
  • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio Balisacan during the Inaugural Philippine Competition Forum
  • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Philippine Update Conference 2016
  • Press Statement
  • PCC is hiring
  • Category: Charts
    • Merger Notification and Review Process 
  • Category: Events
    • 2018 Manila Forum on Competition in Developing Countries
    • PCC Essay Writing Contest
    • Workshop on Merger Notification
    • Are you ready for real COMPETITION?
    • Cebu Roadshow on Merger Procedure and Notification Workshop
    • Public Consultation on the Draft Merger Procedure
    • Public Forum on the Philippine Competition Act: “Creating a Culture of Competition”
    • Panel Discussion on the National Competition Policy
    • Speakers at the Seminar Series on Competition Law & Economics
    • Schedule of Public Consultations on the Proposed IRR of Republic Act No. 10667
  • Category: Photo Gallery
    • 17th Cerebral Palsy and Protection Week
  • Category: Speeches
    • Keynote Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Management Association of the Philippines’ Second Online General Membership Meeting
    • Book Launch of “Fighting Cross-Border Cartels: The Perspective of the Young and Small Competition Authorities” by Dr. Pierre Horna as introduced by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2020 Manila Forum on Competition in Developing Countries
    • Opening Remarks By Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2020 Manila Forum on Competition in Developing Countries delivered on January 30, 2020 in Manila, Philippines
    • Message by PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the World Bank Group Report Launch of PH Competition Study “Fostering Competition in the Philippines: The Challenge of Restrictive Regulations” delivered on March 4, 2019 in Makati City
    • Keynote Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Luncheon Meeting held on February 18, 2019 in Makati City
    • Opening Statement by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Press Conference held on January 25, 2019 in Quezon City
    • Opening Statement by Enforcement Director Orlando P. Polinar at the Leniency Program launch delivered on January 17, 2019 in Quezon City
    • Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2nd Meeting of High-Level Representatives of Asia-Pacific Competition Authorities CC4 OECD Conference Centre in Paris on November 28, 2018
    • Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 1st Joint Congressional Committee on Competition (COCC) Hearing delivered on July 26, 2018 at the Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City
    • Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Ombudsman Integrity Forum delivered on July 12, 2018 in Makati City
    • Keynote Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the ECCP-EPBN Forum on Competition delivered on February 21, 2018 in Makati City
    • Closing Remarks By Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan At The Forum On Competition In Developing Countries (Manila Forum 2018) Delivered On February 2, 2018 In Makati City
    • Opening Remarks by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Forum on Competition in Developing Countries (Manila Forum 2018) delivered on February 1, 2018 in Makati City
    • Welcome Remarks by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Informal ASEAN Heads of Competition Agencies Meeting delivered on January 31, 2018 in Makati City
    • Speech on “Challenges Faced by Small Agencies and those in Developing Economies Advocacy within Government: The Philippine Case” by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 16th Global Forum on Competition in Paris, France delivered on December 8, 2017
    • Speech on “Prioritization of Competition Actions: The Case of the PCC” by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Meeting of High-Level Representatives of Asia-Pacific Competition Authorities at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris, France delivered on December 6, 2017
    • Keynote Address by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the ANU-PIDS Manila Conference 2017 with the theme “Regulation and Governance in the Philippines: Development Policy Challenges for the New Administration” delivered on October 18, 2017 in Pasig City
    • Keynote Speech by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 16th Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy Forum in Seoul, South Korea delivered on August 31, 2017
    • Keynote Speech on the Press Briefing on the End of Transitory Period of the Philippine Competition Act delivered by Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan on August 8, 2017
    • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Breakfast Roundtable Discussion with Institute of Corporate Directors fellows on July 26, 2017
    • Speech of PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan during the UNCTAD Roundtable at the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland
• Category: Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Merger Remedies Guidelines
  • Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines
  • FAQs on M&As
  • Guidelines on Notification of Joint Ventures
  • Guidelines on Letters of Non-Coverage from Compulsory Notification
  • Model Request For Extension And Waiver For Motu Proprio Merger Review
  • Model Request for Consideration of Commitments and Waiver
  • Guide to Computing Merger Notification Thresholds
  • PCC Policy Statement 18-01: On the Adjustment of the Thresholds for Compulsory Notification of Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Sample Template for Claims of Confidentiality
  • 2017 Rules on Merger Procedure
  • Checklist to the Notification Form
  • Notification Form
  • Sample Accomplished Notification Form and Appendices
  • Model Request for Extension of Time and Waiver
• Category: News & Updates
  • PCC: Trans-Asia deal voided and fined; Chelsea-2Go transaction cleared
  • Category: Call for Comments
    • Call for Comments: Exposure Draft of the Implementing Guidelines for the Streamlined Procedures for Applications for Mergers, Consolidations, and Acquisitions of Banks
    • Call for Comments: PCC Circular on the Adjustment of the Schedule of Fines for Violations of the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), of the 2017 Rules of Procedure of the Philippine Competition Commission, and the Rules of Merger Procedure
    • Call for Comments: PCC Circular on Process for Exemption from Compulsory Notification in Unsolicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects
    • Call for Comments: PCC Circular on Guidelines and Process on the Exemption from Compulsory Notification in Joint Venture Agreements between the Government and Private Entities as Issued by the National Economic and Development Authority
    • Call for Comments: Extended Undertaking of Voluntary Commitments by Grab Philippines to the Philippine Competition Commission 
    • Call for Comments: PCC Draft Revised Rules of Procedure – Rule III, Articles III and IV (Consent Order)
    • Call for Comments: Amended Joint Motion for Settlement | PCC vs Urban Deca Homes Manila Condominium Corporation and 8990 Holdings, Inc.
    • Call for Comments: PCC Rules on Expedited Merger Review
    • Call for Comments: PCC Draft Circular on Review of Solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects
    • Call for Comments: Acquisition by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) of Shares in Manila North Harbour Port Inc. (MNHPI)
    • Call for Comments on Grab-Uber Transaction
    • Call for Comments: Acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation of Assets of Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. and Roxas Holdings Inc.
  • Category: Closure of Investigations
    • Closure of Investigation: Alleged Violation by Entities of the Philippine Competition Act in the Provision of Ophthalmological Services
    • Closure of Investigation: Alleged Violation by Entities of the Philippine Competition Act in the Conduct of Fumigating Vessels
  • Category: Commentary
    • Competition law in times of natural disasters
    • Mergers and the PCC during Covid
    • Striking while the iron is hot
    • Is competition crucial for economic recovery in the Covid-19 crisis?
    • Competition law in the time of Covid and beyond
    • Small but significant
    • Innovative regulation: Keeping the speed bumps just right
    • 2020: Toward a more robust competition regime
    • 2019: A banner year for competition enforcement
    • Hailing Grab across Asia
    • In or Out?
    • A conflict of laws?
    • Big tech in a small economy
    • Creating a fairer society for Filipinos
    • Balancing competitive markets and public interest
    • Enhancing consumer welfare through the National Competition Policy
    • Meeting the challenge of a new telco player
    • PCC @ 3: A disruptor among disruptors
    • Competition dos and don’ts in the Year of the Pig
    • The Year Ahead for Market Competition
    • Consumers at the heart of Competition Policy
    • Christmas bargains, bundling, and competition
    • The PCC and the Third Telco
    • Chances and choices: Lotto and ‘siling labuyo’
    • Of Rice and Art
    • Competition: A Whole-Of-Government Effort
    • The ‘dating app phenomenon’ of digital platforms
    • Holding Grab by the Horns
    • Big and Special
    • Playing fair to court investors
    • (King) crab mentality
    • Chasing cartels for the benefit of consumers
    • Competition authorities and regulators: Twinning or tweening?
    • Constitutionalizing competition
    • Merger as marriage and its commitments
    • PCC merger review as tool for competitive markets, consumer welfare
    • PCC: Quasi-court in full swing
    • Competition a game changer in PHL economy
  • Category: Commission Decisions
    • PCC Case No. E-2023-002-SCO
    • Commission Decision No. 012-M-009/2023: Proposed Joint Venture between Cavitex Holdings, Inc. and House of Investments, Inc. to form the Sangley Point International Airport Development Consortium in relation to the Joint Venture Agreement with the Provincial Government of Cavite to Build and Operate the Sangley Point International Airport
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-004/2023: Proposed Joint Venture between Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and KDDI Corporation through the Merger of Mitsui & Co., Ltd’s and KDDI Corporation’s Respective Subsidiaries, Relia, Inc. and KDDI Evolva, Inc. with KDDI Evolva, Inc. as the Surviving Entity
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-001/2022: Proposed Acquisition by UnionBank of the Philippines of Assets of Citibank N.A., Philippine Branch and Citi Square Building Corporation, and Shares in Citicorp Financial Services & Insurance Brokerage Philippines, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 05-M-008/2021: PCC Case No. M-2019-008
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-005/2021: Proposed Unincorporated Joint Venture between JBros Construction Corporation and the City Government of Manila
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-004/2021: Proposed Unincorporated Joint Venture between Waterfront Manila Premier Development, Inc. and the City Government of Manila
    • Commission Decision No. 01-M-002/2021: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Scatec Solar ASA of Shares in SN Power AS
    • Commission Decision No. 13-M-007/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Aéroports de Paris SA of Shares in GMR Airports Limited
    • Commission Decision No. 12-M-008/2020: Proposed Joint Venture between Asia Seal Pte. Limited and FastCargo Logistics Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 06-M-029/2020: In the Matter of Mergers and Acquisitions Office vs City Savings Bank, Inc. and Bangko Kabayan, Inc. for Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements Under Section 2.1 of the PCC Rules on Merger Procedure
    • Commission Decision No. 07-M-003/2020: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by AC Energy Philippines, Inc. of Shares in Negros Island Solar Power, Inc.
    • Commission Resolution No. 02-2020: Adjusting the Merger Notification Thresholds Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 18-001
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-030/2020: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by AC Energy Philippines, Inc. of Shares in Philippine Wind Holdings Corp.
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-002/2020: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by UC Malampaya Philippines Pte. Ltd. of Shares in Chevron Malampaya LLC
    • Commission Decision No. 02-M-001/2020: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by MM Air Limited of Shares in Aircastle Limited
    • Commission Decision No. 35-M-027/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Joint Venture Between Filinvest Alabang, Inc. and Mitsubishi Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 34-M-028/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Mikuni Toyo Co., Ltd. Of All Shares in Hitachi Terminals Mechatronics Philippines Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 33-M-012-2019: In the Matter of the Acquisition by Grab Holdings, Inc. and MyTaxi.PH, Inc. of Assets of Uber B.V., Inc. and Uber Systems, Inc.
    • Extended Undertaking by Grab Holdings, Inc. and MyTaxi.PH, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 32-M-026/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Liquigaz Philippines Corporation of Shares in Brenton International Venture Manufacturing Corp.
    • Commission Decision No. 30-M-024/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Joint Venture between Pasay Harbor City Corporation and the City Government of Pasay
    • Commission Decision No. 26-M-020/2019: In the Matter of Wingtech Technology, Co. Ltd. and Nexperia Holding B.V.’s Alleged Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements Under Section 2.1 of the PCC Rules on Merger Procedure
    • Commission Decision No. 22-M-017/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Redemption by Property Company of Friends, Inc. of Shares from GT Capital Holdings, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 21-M-015/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Saudi Arabian Oil Company of Shares in Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 19-M-016/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Joint Venture Between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Meralco-Marubeni Consortium for the Smart Distribution Electricity Infrastructure in New Clark City
    • Commission Decision No. 14-M-008/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Johnsonville International LLC of Shares in Frabelle Corporation
    • Undertaking: Acquisition by TQMP Glass Manufacturing Corp. of AGC Flat Glass Philippines Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 13-M-007/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by AC Energy Inc. of Shares in PHINMA Energy Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 12-M-011/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Longview Aircraft Company of Canada Limited of the Q Series Aircraft Program of Bombardier Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 11-M-009/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Ascendas-Singbridge Pte. Ltd. of Shares in CapitaLand Limited
    • Commission Decision No. 10-M-004/2019: Proposed Joint Venture between Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Consortium of Consortium of Primewater Infrastructure Corp., Tahal Consulting Engineers, Ltd., Prime Asset Ventures, Inc., and MGS Construction, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 09-M-034/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. of Shares in the Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 07-M-047/2019: In the Matter of Bases Conversion and Development Authority and SM Prime Holding Inc.’s Alleged Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements Under Section 2.1 of the PCC Rules on Merger Procedure
    • Commission Decision No. 08-M-006/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by League One, Inc. of Assets of Alphaland Southgate Tower One, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 05-M-003/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Joint Venture among Bases Conversion and Development Authority, National Housing Authority, and Primelux Holdings Development Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 06-M-039/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Aboitiz Power Corporation of Shares in Stock in AA Thermal Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-002/2019: Proposed Acquisition by Wipro Enterprises Singapore Pte. Limited of Shares in Splash Corporation
    • Commission Resolution No. 03-2019: Adjusting the Merger Notification Thresholds Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 18-001
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-021/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation (URC) of Assets of Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. (CADPI) and Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI)
    • Commission Decision No. 02-M-041-2019: Proposed Acquisition by Fernwood Holdings, Inc. of Shares in Liquigaz Philippines Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 01-M-33/2019: Proposed Acquisition of Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation of Shares in Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 42-M-038/2018: Merger of iPeople, Inc. and AC Education, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 41-M-037/2018: Acquisition by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Persero) of Shares in PT Freeport Indonesia
    • Commission Decision No. 40-M-036/2018: Acquisition by Mulgrave Corporation B.V. of Shares in Rose Pharmacy, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 39-M-040-2018: Acquisition by Kepco Philippines Holdings, Inc. of Shares in Solar Philippines Calatagan Corporation
    • Commission Resolution No. 20-2018: Approving and Adopting the Enforcement Strategy and Prioritization Guidelines
    • Commission Decision No. 38-M-031/2018 In the Matter of Macsteel Global S.à.r.l. B.V. and MSSA Investments B.V.’s Alleged Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements Under Section 2.1 of the PCC Rules on Merger Procedure
    • Commission Decision No. 37-M-031/2018 Acquisition by Macsteel Global S.à.r.l. B.V. of Shares in Macsteel International Holdings B.V.
    • Commission Decision No. 36-M-035/2018: Acquisition by Coca-Cola South Asia Holdings, Inc. and Coca-Cola Holdings (Overseas) Limited of Shares in Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 34-M-032/2018: Acquisition by ORIX Aviation Systems Limited of Shares in Avolon Holdings Limited
    • Commission Decision No. M-33-028/2018: Acquisition by The Walt Disney Company of Shares in Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 31-M-027/2018: Acquisition by SYNNEX Corporation of Shares in Convergys Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 30-M-03/2018: In the Matter of AXA S.A., Camelot Holdings Ltd., and XL Group Ltd.’s Alleged Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements Under Section 2.1 of the PCC Rules on Merger Procedure
    • Commission Decision No. 29-M-026/2018: Acquisition by AXA S.A. through Camelot Holdings Ltd. of Sole Control over XL Group Ltd.
    • Commission Decision No. 28-M-024/2018: Acquisition by Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. of Shares in Rustan Supercenters Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 27-M-025/2018: Acquisition by Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation of Shares in Enfinity Philippines Renewable Resources Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 26-M-12/2018: Acquisition by Grab Holdings Inc. and MyTaxi.PH Inc. of Assets of Uber B.V. and Uber Systems Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 23-M-20: Acquisition by Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd. of Shares in Toyota Autoparts Philippines Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 25-M-023: Joint Venture between Century Properties Group Inc. and Mitsubishi Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 24-M-022/2018: Acquisition by Alveo Land Corp. of Assets of Antel Land Holdings, Inc.
    • Full Case Report on Commission Decision No. 022-M-039/2018: Proposed Acquisition of Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation of Shares in KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 022-M-039/2018 In the Matter of Proposed Acquisition by Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation of Shares in KGLI-NM Holdings Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 021-M-02/2018 In the Matter of Udenna Corporation, Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation, and Trans-Asia Shipping Lines Inc.’s Alleged Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements under Section 17 of the Philippine Competition Act and Rule 4, Section 3 of the Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 10667
    • Commission Decision No. 20-M-019/2018 Acquisition by Suntrust Properties, Inc. of Shares in Stateland, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 19-M-018/2018 Acquisition by CSP Alpha Holdings Pte. Ltd. of Shares in StarTek Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 18-M-017/2018 Acquisition by United Technologies Corporation of Shares in Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 17-M-016/2018 Acquisition by Maple Acquisition Corporation (Microchip Technology Incorporated) of Shares in Microsemi Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 16-M-014/2018 Acquisition by City Savings Bank, Inc. and Union Properties, Inc. of Shares in PETNET, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 015-M-013/2018 Acquisition by Udenna Corporation of Shares in KGL Investment B.V.
    • Commission Decision No. 014-M-015/2018 Joint Venture between Robinsons Land Corporation and Ideal Land Limited
    • Commission Decision No. 13-M-011/2018 Acquisition by Alterpower Specialist, Inc. of Shares in Enfinity Philippines Renewable Resources Fourth, Inc.
    • Commission Order No. M-2018-001: In the Matter of the Acquisition by Grab Holdings, Inc. and MyTaxi.PH, Inc., of Assets of Uber B.V. and Uber Systems, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 12-M-010/2018 Acquisition by City Savings Bank, Inc. of Shares in Philippine Resource Savings Bank Corporation
    • Interim Measures
    • Commission Resolution No. 08-2018 Directing the Mergers and Acquisitions Office to Commence a Motu Proprio Review of the Acquisition by Grab Holdings, Inc. and MyTaxi.PH, Inc. of the Assets of Uber B.V. and Uber Systems, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 11-M-008/2018 Joint Venture between Robinsons Land Corporation and Shang Properties, Inc.
    • Commission Decision 10-M-009/2018 Joint Venture between Bases Conversion Development Authority and MTD Capital Bhd.
    • Commission Decision No. 08-M-007/2018 Acquisition by Ayala Land, Inc. of Assets in Central Azucarera de Tarlac
    • Commission Decision No. 09-M-006/2018 Acquisition by Fullerton Healthcare Corporation Limited of 60% Interest in Asalus Corporation (Intellicare), Avega Managed Care, Inc., and Aventus Medical Care, Inc.
    • Commission Decision 07-M-005/2018 Acquisition by Ningbo Joyson Electronics Corporation of Assets of Takata Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 06-M-003/2018 Acquisition by SMC Global Power Holdings Corporation of Shares in Masin AES Pte. Ltd., AES Transpower Pte. Ltd., and AES Philippines Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-002/2018 Joint Venture between Ayala Land, Inc. and Royal Asia Land, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 05-M-004/2018 Joint Venture of Markham Resources Corporation and Alternergy Mini Hydro Holdings Corporation
    • PCC Case No. M-2017-001: In the Matter of Udenna Corporation and KGL Investment Cooperatief U.A.’s Alleged Violation of the Compulsory Notification Requirements Under Section 17 of the Philippine Competition Act and Rule 4, Section 3 of the Rules and Regulations to Implement Republic Act No. 10667
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-001/2018 Acquisition by Pact Group Industries (Asia) Pty. Ltd. of Shares in Closure Systems International (Philippines), Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 02-M-051/2018 Acquisition by Landbank of the Philippines of Shares in Postal Savings Bank, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 42-M-017/2017 Acquisition by SM Retail, Inc. of Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 43-M-050/2017 Acquisition by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. of Shares in Philippine FamilyMart CVS, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 01-M-050/2018 Acquisition by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. of Shares in Philippine FamilyMart CVS, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 40-M-048 Joint Venture between Prime Metro Power Holdings Corporation and San Lorenzo Ruiz Piat Energy and Water Inc. (Chico JVCo)
    • Commission Decision No. 41-M-049/2017 Joint Venture between Prime Metro Power Holdings Corporation and San Lorenzo Ruiz Builders & Developers Group, Inc. (Wawa JVCo)
    • Commission Decision No. 37-M-046/2017 Acquisition by GIP Zenith Cayco II, Ltd., GIP III Zenith Trust III, and GIP Zenith Cayco IV, Ltd. of Shares in Equis Energy, Equis Energy II, and Equis Energy III
    • Commission Decision No. 39-M-044/2017 Acquisition by Diamond Leaf Investment Limited of Shares in Ondarea, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 38-M-042/2017 Acquisition by Linde Public Limited Company of Shares in Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    • Commission Decision No. 36-M-032/2017 Acquisition by TQMP Glass Manufacturing Corp. of AGC Glass Philippines Inc. and Republic Asahi Realty Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 33-M-055/2017 Acquisition by ACEHI-Star Holdings Inc. of Shares of Chevron Geothermal Philippines Holdings LLC
    • Commission Decision No. 35-M-012/2017 Acquisition by Bayer AG of Monsanto Company
    • Commission Decision No. 34-M-054/2017 Acquisition by TKP Salcedo Holding Corp. of Shares in Taisei Philippine Construction Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 32-M-052/2017 Acquisition by K.K. Pangea of Shares of Toshiba Memory Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 31-M-051/2017 Acquisition of Presage Corporation of shares in Negros Island Biomass Holdings, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 30-M-038/2017 Acquisition by Lafarge Holdings (Philippines), Inc. of shares in Bulacan Holdings, Inc.
    • Commission Decision 29-M-036/2017 Acquisition by Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. of Shares of Stock of Starlite Ferries Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 28-M-037/2017 Joint Venture by Federal Land, Inc. and Orix Risingsun Properties, Inc
    • Commission Decision No. 27-M-035/2017 Acquisition by Clark Global City Corporation of shares in GGDC Holdings
    • Commission Decision No. 26-M-033/2017: Acquisition by Qualcomm River Holdings B.V. of shares in NXP Semiconductors N.V.
    • Commission Decision No. 25-M-034/2017 Acquisition by Weldon Offshore Strategic Ltd. Inc. of shares in TWA Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 24-M-031/2017 Acquisition by Global Business Power Corporation of shares in Alsons Thermal Energy Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 22-M-030-2017 Acquisition by JT International SA and JT International (Philippines) Inc. of the Assets of Mighty Corporation and Wong Chu King Holdings Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 23-M-029-2017 Joint Venture by Rockwell Land Corporation and Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) Ptd. Ltd.
    • Commission Decision No. 21-M-005-2017 Acquisition by Alipay Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd. of shares in Globe Fintech Innovations Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 20-M-028-2017 Joint Venture by San Miguel Corporation and Northern Cement Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 19-M-027-2017 Acquisition by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. of Shares in Petronas Energy Philippines Inc. and Duta Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 18-M-016/2017 Acquisition by the Denso Corporation of shares in Fujitsu Ten Limited
    • Commission Decision No. 17-M-026/2017 Acquisition by the Investment Corporation of Dubai of Carmel Capital S.A. R.L.
    • Commission Decision No. 15-M-022/2017 Acquisition by Partners Group Holding AG of Asia Outsourcing Philippines Holdings Inc., SPi Global Shared Services Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), and its Affiliates and Subsidiaries
    • Commission Decision No. 16-M-025/2017 Joint Venture by Federal Land Inc. and the Joint Venture of Isetan Mitsukoshi and Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd.
    • Commission Decision No. 14-M-017/2017 Acquisition by E.I. du Pont and Company of the Health and Nutrition Business of the FMC Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 12-M-013/2017 Acquisition by John Wood Group plc of AMEC Foster Wheeler plc
    • Commission Decision No. 11-M-015/2017: Acquisition by AT&T Inc. of Time Warner Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 10-M-011 2017: Acquisition by Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. of FW Energie B.V.
    • Commission Decision No. 09-M-011 2017: Acquisition by Sky Megaplaza Properties Inc. of Supalai Philippines Inc. assets
    • Commission Decision 08-M-008 2017: Acquisition by Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc. of Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    • Commission Decision No. 05-M-004/2017: Acquisition by NTJ Holdings 1, Inc. of NEC Tokin Electronics (Philippines) Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 06-M-077/2016: Acquisition by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. of Shares in Dunlop Brands Limited, et al. and Assets Owned by Dunlop Sports Group Americas, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 05-M-075/2016: Acquisition by SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) of shares in Philippines Urban Living Solutions, Inc. (PULS)
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-002/2017: Acquisition by Rockwell Collins, Inc. of B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-076/2016: Acquisition by Jacobs Douwe Egberts B.V. of shares in Super Group Ltd.
    • Commission Decision No. 02-M-001/2017: Acquisition by Altor AB of shares in Transcom Worldwide AB
    • Commission Decision No. 01-M-072/2017 Acquisition by Shangtex (Hong Kong) Limited of shares in Luen Thai Holdings Limited
    • Commission Decision No. 11-M-069/2016 and 070/2016 Acquisition by Therma Power, Inc. of interests in GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co. and GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. M-069/2016 and M-070/2016
    • Commission Decision No. 10-M-065/2016 Acquisition by JX Holdings, Inc. of TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K.
    • Commission Decision No. 07-M-071 2016: Acquisition by Negros Holdings & Management Corporation of shares in China-ASEAN Marine B.V.
    • Commission Decision No. 09-M-068/2016: Acquisition by Everise Holdings (US) , LLC of C3/CustomerContactChannels Holdings, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 08-M-067/2016: Acquisition by Daido Metal Co., Ltd. of Iino Holding Co., Ltd.
    • Commission Decision No. 06-M-066/2016: Acquisition by Presage Corporation of shares in Northwind Power Development Corporation
    • Commission Decision No. 05-M-064/2016: Acquisition by Mars Investment Lux I sarl of shares in VXI Global Holding B.V.
    • Commission Decision No. 04-M-063/2016: Acquisition by Relia, Inc. of shares in SPi CRM, Inc. and Infocom Technologies, Inc.
    • Commission Decision No. 03-M-062/2016: Acquisition by Kinnevik Online AB of the shares of Global Fashion Group S.A.
    • COMMISSION DECISION No. 01-M-046/2016: Acquisition by Sanofi of the Consumer Health Care business of Boeheringer Ingelheim International GmbH (BI)
  • Category: Discussion Papers
    • PCC Discussion Paper 2022-01: Pharmaceutical Competition in the Philippines
    • PCC Discussion Paper 2021-01: What fuel prices can tell us: DOE Price Monitoring Data in Competition Enforcement and Consumer Welfare
  • Category: Full Administrative Investigations
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-23-0113
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-20-0063
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-18-0018/2
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-20-0061
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-22-0106 and 22-0107
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-19-0029
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-20-0059
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-19-0031
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-20-0060
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-18-0015
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-20-0057
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-19-0047
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-19-0042
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-18-0018
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-19-0038
    • CEO-FAI-Notice-20190326
  • Category: Interim Measures
    • Interim Measures Order: Acquisition by Grab of Uber in the Philippines
  • Category: Issues Papers
    • PCC Issues Paper 2024-01: Market Study on Digital Platforms and Online Advertising
    • PCC Issues Paper 2021-05: Market Study on the Refined Petroleum Industry
    • PCC Issues Paper 2021-04: Competition Policy Issues in Cargo Services
    • PCC Issues Paper 2021-03: Issues Paper on the Philippine Milk Products Industry
    • PCC Issues Paper 2021-02: Issues Paper on the Philippine Fertilizer Industry
    • PCC Issues Paper 2021-01: Issues Paper on Corn Industry in the Philippines
    • PCC Issues Paper 2020-05: Competition in Philippine Markets: A Scoping Study of the Manufacturing Sector
    • PCC Issues Paper 2020-04: Issues Paper on the Sugar Industry in the Philippines
    • PCC Issues Paper 2020-03: Issues Paper on the Philippine Digital Commerce Market
    • PCC Issues Paper 2020-02: A Profile of the Philippine Pharmaceutical Industry
    • PCC Issues Paper 2020-01 The State of Competition in the Air Transport Industry: A Scoping Exercise
    • PCC Issues Paper 2019-01: Competition in the Rice Industry: An Issues Paper
  • Category: Market Inquiry
    • Market Inquiry: Interbank Electronic Fund Transfer
    • Market Inquiry: Retail Banking Services
  • Category: Partnerships
    • Memorandum of Understanding: Philippine Competition Commission and Legal Education Board
    • Partnership Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Local Government Academy
    • Memorandum of Agreement: National Privacy Commission
    • Memorandum of Understanding: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore
    • Memorandum Of Agreement: Department of Information and Communications Technology
    • Memorandum of Understanding: State Administration for Market Regulation – China
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Department of Agriculture
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Department of Trade and Industry
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and University of the Philippines College of Law
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Integrated Bar of the Philippines
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Public-Private Partnership Center
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Department of Justice
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Office of the Ombudsman
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Insurance Commission
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Philippine Statistics Authority
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Commission on Audit
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Securities and Exchange Commission
    • Memorandum of Agreement: Philippine Competition Commission and Office of the Solicitor General
  • Category: PCC COVID-19 News and Issuances
    • PCC pushes program for ‘competition agenda’ in House
    • Public Advisory: Suspension of Certain Merger Processes and Timelines in view of Community Quarantine and Alternative Work Arrangement to Manage the COVID-19 Situation
  • Category: Policy Advisories
    • Policy Advisory on Executive Order No. 909 and MARINA Circular No. 2015-04 on the Granting of Pioneer Status in the Domestic Shipping Industry
  • Category: Press Releases
    • PCC binds Grab to service quality, price conditions for Uber takeover
    • PCC: Trans-Asia deal voided and fined; Chelsea-2Go transaction cleared
  • Category: Press Statements
• Category: PCC Events
  • PCC Observes PIDS’ Policy Development Research Month
  • 45th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
  • 19th Women with Disability Day
  • 2022 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)
  • Workshop on Linking Competition Policy, Economic Recovery, and Resilience: Benefits to MSMEs
  • 17th East Asia Top Officials’ Meeting on Competition Policy and 14th East Asia Conference on Competition Policy
  • 20th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM)
  • 44th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
  • 18th Women with Disability Day
  • 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC)
  • 2021 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW)
  • PCC supports the celebration of this year’s National Science and Technology Week (NSTW)
  • PCC supports the CSC in the establishment of the Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB)
  • Kaisa ang PCC sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2021
  • ASEAN Competition Conference to be held in 2021
  • CICALS Senate (Competition in Digital Economy)
  • Competition 101: CICALS-LGU
  • 2020 Online Lecturers Training Program on Competition Law and Policy
  • Competition Orientation Outreach Program
  • Campus Tour on Competition Law and Policy
  • Regional Roadshows on Competition Law and Policy
  • Forums for Businesses
  • Manila Forum on Competition in Developing Countries
• Category: Procurement
  • Request for Quotation for the Purchase of Globally-recognized Brand New Laptop Computer
  • Request for Quotation for the Provision of Services for Focus Group Discussions for the Review of Mergers and Acquisitions Transactions
  • Request for Quotation for Office Chair
  • Request for Quotation for Floor Standing Hot and Cold Water Dispenser, Shredder, and Push Cart
  • Notice of Postponement for the Opening of Bids for the Supply, Installation, Configuration, and Testing of the Hyperconverged Server Infrastructure
  • Notice of Postponement – Hyperconverged Server
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of License: Market Research Tool
  • Request for Quotation for Direct Phone Lines for the PCC
  • Request for Quotation for the Printing of the Handbook for the General Public
  • Request for Quotation for the Printing of the Philippine Competition Act: Guide For Business
  • Supplemental Bid Bulletin No. 2017-05-02 for the Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the PCC
  • Notice of Postponement for Opening of Bids for the Procurement of Fuel Through the Provision of Fleet Card Service
  • Bid Bulletin no. 2017-05-01: Procurement of Fuel through the Provision of Fleet Card Service to the Philippine Competition Commission
  • Request for Quotation: STATA SE 14 for 18 users (Volume Purchase)
  • Request for Quotation for Purchase of Fleet Card
  • Invitation to Bid for the Supply, Installation, Configuration, and Testing of Hyperconverged Server Infrastructure
  • Philippine Bidding Documents: Procurement for Brand New Motor Vehicles for PCC
  • Request for Quotation for the Purchase of Books
  • Invitation to Bid for the Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for PCC
  • Request for Proposal for the Purchase of IT Hardware
  • Request for Quotation: Printing of Legal Handbook for PCC
  • Philippine Bidding Documents: Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the PCC
  • Supplemental Bid Bulletin: Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the PCC
  • Request for Quotation for Delivery, Installation, Training of the Computerized Checkwriting System – Phase I
  • Request for Quotation for the Supply, Installation, Configuration, and Testing of PCC Network Backbone Infrastructure
  • Request for Quotation for the Purchase of Globally Recognized Brand New Laptop and Router
  • Request for Proposal for Purchase of Digital/DSLR Camera
  • Request for Proposal for the Procurement of Centralized Print/Copy/Scan Services Solution
  • Request for Proposal for Software Subscription for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and cloud services
  • Request for Quotation for Printing of PCC Notebooks
  • Request for Quotation for Printing of PCC Primers
  • Request for Proposal for Purchase of IT Supplies and Ink for Epson L360 Printer
  • Invitation to Bid: Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the PCC
  • Notice of Award: Procurement of Five (5) Brand New Motor Vehicles for PCC
  • Request for Quotation for Toner for HP Color Laser Jet Pro M452nw
  • Bid Bulletin 001: Postponing the Deadline of Submission and Opening of Bids for the Procurement of Consulting Services for the Conduct of National Survey on Competition for Firms and Government Entities
  • Request for Quotation for Supply, Installation, Configuration and Testing of Equipment for Network Security
  • Request for Quotation for CY2017 First Quarter Supplies
  • Request for Quotation for Exhibit Materials for Various PCC Advocacy Activities (including the PCC Roadshow and Campus Tour)
  • Supplemental Bid Bulletin – Procurement of Consulting Services for the Conduct of National Survey on Competition for Firms and Government Entities
  • 2016 PCC Procurement Monitoring Report
  • Request for Proposal for a Strategy Plan to Promote Market Competition in the Rice Industry
  • Invitation for Negotiated Procurement for Brand New Motor Vehicles for PCC
  • Philippine Bidding Documents – Procurement of Consulting Services for the Conduct of National Survey on Competition for Firms and Government Entities
  • Request for Proposal for a Strategy Plan to Promote Market Competition in the Rice Industry
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Consulting Services for Development and Production of Three (3) Videos on the Philippine Competition Act and the Commission
  • Supplemental Bid Bulletin 201702-001 for the Procurement of Consulting Services for the Conduct of National Survey on Competition for Firms and Government Entities
  • Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) and Submission of Eligibility Documents for the Procurement of Consulting Services for the Conduct of National Survey on Competition for Firms and Government Entities
  • Supplemental Bid Bulletin 201702-002 for the Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the Philippine Competition Commission
  • Request for Quotation for the Publication of PCC Memorandum Circular No. 001-2017
  • Request for Quotation for the Purchase of Magazine and Newspaper Subscription (Print and Online)
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Data Subscription for Single User License of the Philippines Real Estate Market Outlook to 2020 – Driven by Rapid Growth of BPO Sector and Increased Demand of Retail and Commercial Properties.
  • Request for Quotation for Data Subscription (Hard Copy License) Title: Philippines Real Estate Market Outlook to 2020 – Driven by Rapid Growth of BPO Sector and Increased Demand of Retail and Commercial Properties
  • Request for Quotation for the Purchase of Books for Reference Materials of the PCC Officials and Staff
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Computerized Checkwriter/Printer
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Books
  • Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC)
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Consulting Services for the Design and Development of the Three (3) Sets of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials (PCC guidebook for the general public, guidebook for business, and information kit/folder)
  • Request for Quotation for the Procurement of Consulting Services for Development and Production of Three (3) Videos on the Philippine Competition Act and the Commission
  • Supplemental Bid Bulletin No. 2017-01-0001 Procurement of Brand New Motor Vehicles for PCC
• Category: Research Program
• Category: Resources
  • The Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Competition Act
  • Philippine Competition Law
  • Category: AEGC Publications
    • Handbook on Competition Policy and Law in ASEAN for Business 2019
    • ASEAN Competition Enforcement Toolkit
    • Trainers’ Guide to Market Studies
    • ASEAN Competition Law and Policy Peer Review: Guidance Document
    • Study on Commonalities and Differences across Competition Legislation in ASEAN
    • ASEAN Competition Compliance toolkit
  • Category: Clarificatory Notes
    • Clarificatory Note No. 19-001: Coverage of Compulsory Notification in Land Acquisition
    • Clarificatory Note No. 18-001: Consolidation of Ownership
    • Clarificatory Note No. 17-001: Compulsory Notification in Voting Securities Acquisition
    • Clarificatory Note No. 16-002: Coverage of Compulsory Notification
    • Clarificatory Note No. 16-001: Definitive Agreements and Binding Preliminary Agreements in Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Category: Forms
    • Merger Review Guidelines
  • Category: Memorandum Circulars
    • PCC Memorandum Circular No. 20-003: Mergers and Acquisitions Entered into Prior to the Effectivity of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (R.A. No. 11494)
    • Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01-2020: The National Competition Policy of the Philippines
    • Commission Resolution No. 14-2019: Directing the Mergers and Acquisitions Office to File a Short Complaint with its Attached Recommendation for Cases Involving Violations of the Rules on Compulsory Notification and Waiting Periods
    • PCC Memorandum Circular 19-001: Process for Exemption from Compulsory Notification in Solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects
    • PCC Advisory 2019-001: Adjustment of the Thresholds for Compulsory Notification of Mergers and Notifications
    • PCC Memorandum Circular 18-001: Amendment of Rule 4, Section 3 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations and Republic Act. No. 10667 (Threshold Adjustment)
    • Memorandum Circular No. 17-002: Revised Rules on Payment of Fees for Notification and Review of Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Memorandum Circular No. 17-001: Determination of Fines for Failure to Comply with Merger Notification Requirements and Waiting Periods
  • Category: Publications
    • Category: Collaterals
      • RISE: Realizing an Inclusive, Sustainable Economy through Competition
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2022-05 (July – September 2022)
      • Competition Matters
      • FAQs on Leniency Program
      • PCC Enforcement Handbook
      • Frequently Asked Questions about the PCA
      • PCC Annual Reports
      • Handbook for the General Public
      • Guide For Businesses
      • Self-study Module No. 4: On Abuse of Dominant Position
      • Self-study Module No. 3: On Mergers & Acquisitions
      • Self-study Module No. 2: On Anti-Competitive Agreements
      • Self-study Module No. 1: An Introduction to Competition Law
      • Philippine Competition Commission – Brochure
      • Primer on the Philippine Competition Act
      • PCC Legal Booklet: The Philippine Competition Act (RA 10667) and Its Implementing Rules and Regulations
    • Category: Legal Booklet
    • Category: PCC Newsletters
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2021-03 (April-June 2021)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2020-03 (Apr-Sep 2020)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2020-02 (Special Edition: 2020 Manila Forum)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2020-01 (Jan-Mar 2020)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2019-05 (Oct-Dec 2019)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2019-04 (Jul-Sep 2019)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2019-01 (Jan-Mar 2019)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2018-05 (Oct-Dec 2018)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2018-03 (Apr-June 2018)
    • Category: Philippine Competition Bulletin
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2024-02 (April-June 2024)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2024-01 (January-March 2024)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2023-04 (October-December 2023)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2023-03 (July-September 2023)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2023-02 (April-June 2023)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2023-01 (January-March 2023)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2022-06 (October – December 2022)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2022-04 (April – June 2022)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2022-03 (Special Edition on the National Competition Policy)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2022-02 (Special Edition 2022 Manila Forum)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2022-01 (January – March 2022)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2021-05 (October-December 2021)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2021-04 (July-September 2021)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2021-02 (Special Edition: 2021 Manila Forum)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2021-01 (Jan-Mar 2021)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2020-04 (Oct-Dec 2020)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2019-03 (Apr-Jun 2019)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2019-02 (Special Edition: FCDC)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2018-04 (Jul-Sep 2018)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2018-02 (Special Edition: FCDC)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2018-01 (Jan-March 2018)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2017-06 (December 2017)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2017-05 (October – November 2017)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2017-04 (September 2017)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2017-03 (August 2017)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2017-02 (July 2017)
      • PCC Official Monthly E-newsletter: Issue 1 – June 2017
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2017-01 (March 2017)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2016-03 (December 2016)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2016-02 (October 2016)
      • PCC Official Newsletter Issue 2016-01 (August 2016)
    • Category: Policy Notes
      • Policy Note 2020-03: Competition Issues in the Sugar Industry in the Philippines
      • Policy Note 2020-02: Identifying Challenges in the Philippine Pharmaceutical Industry
      • Policy Note 2020-01: On Potential Competition Concerns in the Granting of Pioneer Status in the Philippine Shipping Industry
      • Policy Note 2019-01: NFA’s Policy on Rice Importation: The Key Barrier to Competition
      • Policy Note 2019-02: On Potential Competition Concerns in the Rice Sector
      • Policy Note 2017-01: Anti-Competitive Effects of Regulatory Restrictions – The Case of the Construction Sector
    • Category: Policy Statements
      • PCC Policy Statement 17-001: On the ₱1 Billion Threshold for Compulsory Notification of Mergers and Acquisitions
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  • Commission Decision No. 01-M-029/2020: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by City Savings Bank, Inc. and UBP Investments Corporation of Shares in Bangko Kabayan, Inc.
  • Commission Decision No. 23-M-020/2019: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Wingtech Technology, Co., Ltd. of Shares in Nexperia Holding B.V.
  • Resolution: In the Matter of the Acquisition by Grab Holdings, Inc. and MyTaxi.PH, Inc. of Assets of Uber B.V. and Uber Systems, Inc.
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• PCA Transitory period ended on August 8, 2017
• Things you need to know about the Philippine Competition Act by August 8

Photo Gallery

• 2022 Manila Forum Photo Highlights
• Economic and Financial Literacy Week 2021
• 19th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM)
• PCC joins 18-day Campaign to End VAW (November 12 to December 12, 2020)
• Innovating Together: The Collaborative Role of Start-ups in Good Governance
• 18th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM)
• PCC promotes inclusive action with PWDs on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• PCC joins 18-day Campaign to End VAW
• 41st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week
• 15th Women with Disabilities Day
• International Women's Month
• Campaign against VAWC
• 15th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week
• 16th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM)
• PCC publications win Quill Awards
• 40th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
• 55th Philippine Economic Society’s Annual Meeting and Conference
• Moot Court Exercise on Legal Strategies for Competition Cases
• University of the Philippines Diliman Campus Tour (October 24)
• Ateneo de Manila University Campus Tour (October 18)
• Commissioner Butuyan speaks on competition law, taming oligopolies
• PICPA, ICD get apprised on Philippine competition policy and law
• PCC reminds businesses: Competition law transitory period ends on August 8
• MSMEs assist PCC in crafting action plan to facilitate entry and growth of the sector in the Philippine markets
• 16th IGE focuses on merger control, new competition regimes
• PAHRODF Handover Ceremony
• PCC conducts public consultations on the Draft Rules of Procedure
• PCC Executive Director presents competition chapter during PDP 2017-2022 launch
• National Roadshows on the Philippine Competition Law and Policy held in Davao and Cebu
• Aksyon Para sa Ambisyon: PCC joins Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022
• Public Forum on the Philippine Competition Act (PCA)
• Seminar on Judicial Enforcement of Competition Law
• 7th ASEAN Competition Conference
• Anti-cartel Enforcement
• Technical Consultation on Electricity Market
• #PCCAtOne
• Press Briefing with Malacanang Press Corps
• US Federal Trade Commission Workshop on Merger Review & Analysis
• PCC welcomes new Commissioner and Executive Director
• Workshop on Competition Assessments Addressing Market Distortions
• Second Senate Public Hearing on the Operations and Regulation of the Telecommunications Industry
• #PCCAtOne : PCC celebrates its first anniversary at the Chardonnay by Astoria
• Press Briefing with the Malacanang Press Corps
• PCC celebrates its first anniversary
• US Federal Trade Commission Workshop on Merger Review and Analysis
• PCC attends a Training Course on the Promotion of Cross-border Enforcement in ASEAN region in Tokyo, Japan
• Memorandum Circular No. 16-003 Filing Fees for Merger Notification and Review
• National Competition Day: Partnerships for Competition Development
• Office of the Chairman

Press Releases

• New PCC study scopes potential competition concerns and regulatory solutions in digital advertising
• PCC, IC hold dialogue on competition issues challenging HMO industry
• PCC secures support from major mall operator in campaign for fair competition
• PCC Enforcement Office sues onion traders for cartel conduct
• PCC taps Korean counterpart for technical assistance
• PCC shares best practices in merger control at 19th EATOP, 16th EAC in Malaysia
• PCC joins UNCTAD 22nd Session of IGE on Competition Law and Policy
• PCC presents developments on merger control standards at the 22nd session of UNCTAD experts group on competition
• NEDA, PCC, USAID: Women key to more jobs, fairness, and security in growing AI industry
• PCC discusses competition in digital markets at Thailand symposium
• PCC to lease land in UP Diliman for new office
• PCC successfully concludes final round negotiation of ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition
• PCC forum promotes competition compliance in private sector
• PCC, DA-BFAR hold dialogue on fish importation regulations
• PCC issues guidelines for merger remedies
• Cebu business community pledges support for fair competition
• PCC hosts the final round of ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition (AFAC) Negotiation
• PCC: Proposed JV of tower companies undergoing in-depth review
• PCC leads plenary session on market studies at ICN 2024
• PCC shares post-pandemic enforcement strategies at ABA Antitrust Law Spring Meeting
• PCC clears proposed joint venture between Mitsui and KDDI
• PCC to begin more thorough review of Ayala's acquisition of Northern Luzon drugstore chain
• NEDA, PCC, USAID host learning session on AI to modernize PH ICT laws
• PCC joins panel discussion on gender and competition at APEC meeting
• PCC shares best practices in competition law and policy at APEC Peru 2024
• PCC joins APEC competition forum in Peru
• Commissioner Marah Victoria S. Querol Represents Philippine Competition Commission at ASEAN Experts Group on Competition (AEGC) Chairmanship Handover in Bangkok
• PCC, ACCC sign MOU to strengthen cooperation on competition policy
• PCC raises merger notification thresholds: SOP at P7.8B and SOT at P3.2B
• ERC, PCC collaborate to address competition concerns in the power sector
• PCC holds workshop to equip gov't lawyers in upholding competition principles
• PCC clears Fresh River’s acquisition of Casecnan plant
• PCC leads discussion of Competition and IP Rights interface at 10th ASEAN Competition Conference
• PCC establishes Visayas presence with Cebu investigation station
• Third PCC i-Station opens in Davao City
• PCC joins 2023 Competition Summit in Hong Kong
• San Sebastian College-Recoletos wins 1st PH Moot Court Competition on Competition Law
• PCC Slaps Fresh P9-million Fine On Grab Amid Refund Delay
• PCC hosts 30th ASEAN Experts Group on Competition Meeting
• Top Barcelona economics school delivers online training to PCC and partner agencies
• PCC completes new admin with IP law expert, educator as new Commissioner
• PCC launches call for proposals to conduct long-term research on key competition topics
• PCC: New merger notification thresholds set at P7B for SoP and P2.9B for SoT 
• PCC welcomes Aguinaldo as new PH competition authority head
• PCC welcomes leading IP, trade lawyer as new Commissioner
• PCC approves AIA Philippines acquisition of MediCard shares
• PCC, GCG ink partnership for Competitive Neutrality promotion
• PH co-hosts East Asia Top Officials’ Meeting, conference on competition policy
• Negotiations for ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition launched
• PCC provisionally sets thresholds for mandatory M&A notification: P6.1B for Size of Party, P2.5B for Size of Transaction
• ASEAN Competition Group releases CapBuild Roadmap 2021-2025
• PCC strengthens enforcement capacity with NBI partnership, digital forensics lab
• PCC welcomes Commissioner Bernabe as OIC Chairperson
• PCC opens investigation station in South Luzon
• Joint Statement on Maintaining Competition Policy in Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
• PCC approves UnionBank’s acquisition of Citi PH consumer banking assets
• PCC meets franchising group to underpin competition in industry
• PCC pushes for data science in competition assessments, regulatory policies
• PCC orders Grab to release ‘unclaimed’ P19.3M refund to users 
• PCC welcomes Querol, Peloton as new Commissioners 
• PCC strengthens enforcement vs internet exclusivity concerns 
• PCC guides retailers association on pro-competition practice amid pandemic 
• PCC, NPC ink partnership to address emerging competition, data privacy issues in digital economy 
• PCC Year-End Report 2021
• OECD AP High-Level Meeting Highlights: Asia-Pacific competition authority leaders shares experience and expertise on response to Covid pandemic, competition/industrial policy priorities
• ASEAN Competition Conference Highlights: Safeguarding Competition – A Post-Pandemic Response of ASEAN Competition Authorities
• 9th ASEAN Competition Conference to focus on competition authorities' post-pandemic response
• PH, SG competition authorities ink MoU for cross-border cooperation
• PCC opens first investigation station in North Luzon 
• Int’l competition group selects PCC as advocacy co-chair 
• Financial regulators sign accord to promote ease of bank mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions
• PCC supports pro-competition measures in inter-agency streamlining of telco infra permits 
• National Competition Policy gets Palace nod for public sector rollout
• PCC hosts merger control training for Malaysian competition authority
• PCC resumes motu proprio review of M&As after 1-year moratorium
• PCC launches guide on competition law for bar examinees
• PCC to hold virtual Competition Regional Roadshows for MSMEs, consumers
• Public Advisory: Interim Guidelines during Periods of Community Quarantine
• Public Advisory: PCC Work Arrangements and Applicable Guidelines during the Extended MECQ period in NCR+
• Public Advisory: PCC Work Arrangements and Applicable Guidelines for Filing and Service of Documents, Pleadings, and Papers during the MECQ period
• Public Advisory: Continued Implementation of the Interim Guidelines under Commission Resolution 21-2020 and Commission Resolution No. 18-2020 during the ECQ and extended ECQ Period covering March 28-April 4, 2021 and April 5-11, 2021
• Public Advisory: Suspension of Office Work on March 18-19, 2021 for disinfection
• PCC charges condo developer for abuse of dominance in exclusive internet deal
• Executive Summary: Statement of Objections by Competition Enforcement Office vs. Greenfield Development Corporation and Leopard Connectivity Business Solutions, Inc.
• OECD, PCC launch reviews to steer growth, competitive neutrality in logistics sector
• PCC raises fines for competition law violations
• Steadfast Amidst the Crisis: The 2020 Year-end Report of the Philippine Competition Commission
• PH, HK competition authorities sign MoU for technical cooperation 
• PCC issues rules on merger reviews under Bayanihan 2
• PCC welcomes SC ruling for leveling playing field between local, foreign contractors 
• Public Advisory: Temporary Office Work Suspension from 03 to 14 August 2020
• PCC resumes merger review during GCQ, MGCQ
• PCC streamlines procedure for review of unsolicited PPP projects
• PCC issues rules exempting public-private JVs from compulsory merger notification
• PCC receives withdrawal notice on SMC-Holcim transaction
• PCC welcomes LEB’s Aquende as new Commissioner
• PCC: Merger review thresholds raised to P6B, P2.4B beginning March 1
• Executive Summary: Statement of Objections by Competition Enforcement Office vs. Beneficial Life Insurance Company, et al.
• PCC Investigation: Insurance pool charged for anti-competitive agreements
• Executive Summary: Statement of Concerns issued by the Mergers and Acquisitions Office on the Proposed Acquisition by First Stronghold Cement Industries, Inc. of Shares in Holcim Philippines, Inc.
• PCC mergers unit issues statement of concerns on SMC-Holcim cement deal
• PCC pushes for procompetitive policy, regulations, legislation in Manila Forum 2020
• PCC Year-End Report 2019
• PCC partners with PAEF for Fulbright academic, educational exchange
• PCC fines Grab P16.15M for violating commitments in May-August rides
• PCC strengthens mainstreaming of competition in 18th Congress
• PCC, ADB roll out 6-year project to strengthen competition capacities
• PH, China competition authorities ink MoU for technical cooperation
• PCC extends Grab’s commitments, offers way to refund riders
• PCC leads antitrust, markets panel on 57th PES Conference on November 7
• PCC: SC rules on dawn raids to bolster cartel investigations
• PCC breaks condo-internet exclusivity deal in 1st abuse of dominance case
• Consumer Welfare Month 2019
• Competition lens eyed in agri sector as PCC, DA pledge cooperation
• PCC, BCDA sign partnership for cooperation in JVs, PPP deals
• PCC takes ‘culture of competition’ advocacy to next wave cities: Legazpi, Iloilo, GenSan
• PCC Statement on the Opening Phase II Review: Proposed Acquisition by First Stronghold Cement Industries Inc. of Shares in Holcim Philippines, Inc.
• PCC extends Grab’s commitment period as year-long monitoring lapses
• PCC, ERC ink partnership for power sector investigations
• PCC streamlines merger rules for solicited PPP projects
• PCC eases merger review to 15 days on qualified transactions
• PCC, DOE sign partnership for cooperation, investigation in power sector
• PCC hosts 3-day study tour to Myanmar Competition Commission officials
• PCC Statement on the Opening of the Phase II Review: Proposed Acquisition by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings, Ltd. (GSK) of Pfizer Inc.'s Global Consumer Healthcare Business (Pfizer)
• PCC investigation: Condo developer charged for abuse of dominance over exclusive internet setup
• PCC clears ICTSI’s acquisition of Manila North Harbour Port
• PCC Statement on the Opening of Phase II Review: Proposed Joint Venture between Dasmariñas Local Water District and PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp.
• PCC adjusts thresholds for compulsory M&A notifications
• PCC blocks merger-to-monopoly deal between URC, Don Pedro-RHI sugar millers
• PCC, UP Law ink MoA to support competition law program
• Executive Summary: Commitments on the Proposed Acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation of Assets of Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc. and Roxas Holdings, Inc.
• Executive Summary: Statement of Concerns on the Proposed Acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation of Assets of Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Inc. and Roxas Holdings, Inc.
• 2018 Year-end Report of the Philippine Competition Commission
• PCC Statement on the Opening of Phase II Review: Proposed Acquisition by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) of Shares in Manila North Harbour Port Inc. (MNHPI)
• PCC earns ISO certification for core processes
• PCC fines Grab, Uber P16M for violating Interim Measures Order
• PCC: Udenna notifies TransAsia deal, commits to address competition concerns in TransAsia and 2Go transactions
• PCC appoints int’l audit firm Smith & Williamson as independent monitor in Grab case
• PCC approves joint venture between Rockwell Land and Carmelray Holdings for S. Luzon luxury residential dev't project 
• PCC approves AXA-XL Group merger but imposes fine for late filing
• Statement on the Opening of Phase II Review: Proposed Acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation of Assets of Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. and Roxas Holdings Inc.
• PCC Inputs on the Third Telco Terms of Reference
• PCC binds Grab to service quality, price conditions for Uber takeover
• PCC: Trans-Asia deal voided and fined; Chelsea-2Go transaction cleared
• PCC strengthens partnership with DOJ, Ombudsman in push to crack down on cartels, white collar crimes
• Executive Summary: Statement of Concerns on Grab's Acquisition of Uber
• PCC flags competition concerns in Grab-Uber transaction  
• PCC orders Uber App to continue operations until review is complete
• PCC adjusts thresholds for compulsory M&A notifications
• PCC approves Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp.’s buyout of assets in Takata Corporation  
• PCC approves SMC Global Power’s acquisition of shares in Masin-AES, AES Transpower and AES Philippines to add in power gen and retail electricity portfolio
• PCC approves 2 joint ventures: Ayala Land-Royal Asia Land for mixed-use project in Cavite; Markham-Alternergy for mini hydro projects in Ifugao
• PCC rules on Udenna-KGLI transaction as 1st non-notification case
• PCC to hold inaugural Manila Forum on Competition in Developing Countries
• PCC approves SM Retail’s commitments in the acquisition of Goldilocks Bakeshop
• PCC, BSP ink partnership; streamline consolidation rules
• Statement on the Opening of Phase 2 Review M-039/2017 Proposed Acquisition by Udenna Corporation of Shares in KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc.
• Call for Entries: PCC Video-Making Contest
• PCC bats for empowered consumers by allowing them to keep their mobile numbers when switching telcos
• PCC approves Qualcomm acquisition of Philippine electronics firm’s parent company
• PCC Chairman says competition improving, cites Global Competitiveness Report
• PCC approves GBPC’s acquisition of shares in Alsons Thermal Energy Corp
• PCC clears Jack Ma’s Alipay acquisition of Globe Fintech
• PCC approves JTI-Mighty Corp, Rockwell-Mitsui deals
• Beyond 8/8: Competition law’s transitory period ends today
• Statement on the Opening of a Phase 2 Review M-005/2017 Proposed Acquisition by Alipay Singapore Holding Pte. Ltd. of Shares in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.
• PCC reports to UN competition body on PH’s appetite, challenges for mergers
• PCC approves DuPont’s acquisition of FMC Corp.’s Health & Nutrition Business
• PCC, Ombudsman set united front against bid-riggers, auction-fixers
• PCC approves AT&T Inc.’s acquisition and 100% ownership of Time Warner Inc.
• PCC approves Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.’s acquisition of FW Energie B.V.
• PCC approves Sky Megaplaza Properties Inc.'s acquisition of assets from Supalai Philippines Inc.
• PCC cautions Globe-PLDT on final payment: Don’t pre-empt court rulings
• PCC asks SC to lift CA injunction blocking review of P69.1-B telco deal
• PCC approves NTJ Holdings 1 Inc.’s acquisition of NEC Tokin Electronics (Philippines) Inc.
• PCC: Let market forces dictate prices, not SRPs
• PCC recommends policy reforms for National Broadband Plan
• PCC keeps consumer and business groups abreast on competition law
• PCC approves SMIC’s acquisition of shares in PULS
• PCC approves Rockwell Collins Inc.’s acquisition of B/E Aerospace
• PCC supports bills lifting foreign equity cap on telco, transport
• PCC says P1-B M&A threshold stays
• PCC reviews competition landscape to make economy more efficient
• PCC celebrates its first anniversary
• PCC welcomes 2 top lawyers as new Commissioner and Executive Director
• PCC weighs in on competition issue to PCAB-Manila Water construction case
• Memorandum Circular No. 16-003 Filing Fees for Merger Notification and Review
• PCC Season's Greetings
• PCC pushes for equal footing between private and public businesses
• PCC leads National Competition Day with support from Sector Regulators and Partner Agencies
• PCC boosts capacity on cartel investigation
• Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines visits PCC
• PH, SG antitrust chiefs meet to forge partnership
• Institutions must ease the way of doing competitive business—Balisacan
• PCC marks one year anniversary of Philippine Competition Act
• Globe Application for TRO and preliminary injunction ​against PCC Denied
• Telco deal not deemed approved, PCC to do comprehensive review
• PCC warns telcos of possible violations of Philippine Competition Act
• PCC corrects claims regarding its authority to review transactions
• PCC CHAIR BALISACAN: ‘Competition law not a burden to businesses’
• PCC reviews over 60 mergers in 6 months
• PCC concludes public consultations on Draft IRR
• PCC issues draft IRR for Competition Law; welcomes public comments
• Philippine competition chief says agency faces high expectations, nurtures high hopes
• PCC issues draft IRR for Competition Law; welcomes public comments
• 1st chairman of Competition Commission; 4 other members named
• PH’s newly created anti-trust authority taps Australian expertise in combating bad market practices

Press Statements

• PCC Public Advisory: New Merger Notification Filing and Review Fees Arrangement
• Press Statement Re: PLDT-Sky Cable Transaction
• PRESS STATEMENT: PCC probe on onion cartel allegations
• PRESS STATEMENT: On the transaction between Grab Philippines and Move It
• Press Statement: PCC looks into Dito complaints vs Globe Telecom and Smart Communications
• Press Statement Re: TV5-ABSCBN and Cignal-SkyCable Transactions
• Press Statement Re: Dito complaint vs Globe Telecom and Smart Communications
• Press Statement Re: TV5 and ABS-CBN Joint Venture 
• Press Statement Re: PCC's resolve to strengthen enforcement in the pharmaceutical sector
• Press Statement Re: PCC Chairperson Balisacan's Acceptance of Nomination as Next NEDA Secretary
• Press Statement Re: Effectivity of the Public Service Act amendments
• Press Statement Re: Clarification on PCC role in ABS-CBN frequencies reassignment to AMBS, ABC, and SSMC 
• Press Statement Re: Robinsons - Ministop Transaction
• Press Statement Re: UnionBank-Citibank and Century Pacific Food-Ligo transactions
• Press Statement: PCC M&A Review Moratorium in the Bayanihan 2 Act
• Joint Statement by the ASEAN Experts Group on Competition (AEGC) in Response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
• PCC Comment: SMC-Holcim Transaction
• Press Statement: Motorcycles (MCs) as public transport and multi-homing approach
• Press Statement Re: Grab's Extended Undertaking and Fines
• Press Statement Re: Proposed Acquisition by San Miguel Corp. of Holcim Philippines, Inc.
• PCC looks into power plant shutdowns, outages for alleged collusion
• PCC Statement on Alleged Cold Storage Cartel in Onion Industry
• Press Statement: World Bank Report Launch on PH Competition Study “Fostering Competition in the Philippines: The Challenge of Restrictive Regulations”
• PCC supports NCDP in observance of the 15th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week
• PCC joins PIDS in celebration of the 16th Development Policy Research Month
• Press Statement: Grab-Uber Motu Proprio Review
• Press Statement: Grab-Uber Acquisition
• Press Statement: PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan on the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Report by the World Bank Group
• Press Statement: PCC Chairman Arsenio M. Balisacan on Jack Ma’s ‘no good’ Internet experience in Philippines
• Press Statement Re: Decision on PLDT-Globe-SMC Telco Case at the Court of Appeals
• Press Statement Re: Globe-PLDT’s Final Payment on Telco Deal
• Q&A Press Statement
• PCC STATEMENT ON PLDT’S PETITION FOR CERTIORARI & PROHIBITION
• PCC Statement on Globe and PLDT Purchase of SMC’s telecoms business

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• Notices to Proceed
• Minutes of Pre-bid Conference
• Notices of Award
• Supplemental Bid Bulletin
• Test Procurement
• Procurement