PCC merger review as tool for competitive markets, consumer welfare by Atty. Johannes Benjamin R. Bernabe April 17, 2018 Of all the powers vested in the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), none has attracted as much attention as its power to review mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Large businesses have had to not only conform with new… continue reading ››
PCC: Quasi-court in full swing by Stella Luz A. Quimbo, PhD April 3, 2018 What do you do at the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC)? This has been the most common question asked of me since taking office last January 2016, and it deserves an answer. Under the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), the Commission shall be… continue reading ››
Competition a game changer in PHL economy by Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD March 18, 2018 It’s high time we address the restrictive economic policies and anticompetitive business practices that have proven too costly for the Philippines and led to the highly unequal distribution of opportunities. Studies have shown how more competition contributes to overall productivity… continue reading ››