PCC five years on By Atty. Johannes Benjamin R. Bernabe 10 February 2021 The Philippine Competition Commission commemorated the fifth anniversary of its establishment on February 1 without much of a celebration. We have the pandemic to blame for that, even though the agency has continued to function and carry out its mandate during the… continue reading ››
Commission Decision No. 02-M-003/2021: Proposed Acquisition by Analog Devices, Inc. of Shares in Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Commission Decision No. 02-M-003/2021: Proposed Acquisition by Analog Devices, Inc. of Shares in Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. ABSTRACT: The proposed transaction involves the acquisition by Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Maxim) through the merger of Magneto Corp. (Magneto), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ADI and Maxim, with Maxim surviving the merger… continue reading ››
Message from the Chairman: PCC 5th Founding Anniversary
Dear Friends, On the occasion of the 5th founding anniversary of the Philippine Competition Commission on February 1, I thank you for your unstinting support, partnership, and contribution, helping in no small measure to bring the Commission to where it stands today. The first five years of PCC have shown great promise, never… continue reading ››
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
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
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. 01-M-002/2021: In the Matter of the Proposed Acquisition by Scatec Solar ASA of Shares in SN Power AS ABSTRACT: The transaction involves the acquisition by Scatec Solar ASA (Scatec Solar) of 100% shares of SN Power AS that are currently held by the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund). Scatec… continue reading ››
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.
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. ABSTRACT: The proposed transaction is the formation of a joint venture through the acquisition by AC Energy Philippines, Inc. (AC Energy) and Axia Power Holdings Philippines Corporation (Axia… continue reading ››
Striking while the iron is hot
Striking while the iron is hot By Atty. Macario R. De Claro Jr., CPA October 28, 2020 Months have passed since the national government enforced lockdown measures to curb the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic. In that time frame, the world was brought to its knees worse than ever—halting global mobility, accelerating economic slowdown,… continue reading ››
More than a quarantine gig: Laboring in the digital market
More than a quarantine gig: Laboring in the digital market By Atty. Amabelle C. Asuncion October 14, 2020 In music and theater circles, “gig” is a hip term that refers to a show or performance by a musician, a band, or an actor. Nowadays, however, show business no longer has a monopoly of “gig… continue reading ››
Commission Resolution No. 21-2020: Adopting Interim Guidelines on the Resumption of Adjudication Proceedings during General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine
Commission Resolution No. 21-2020: Adopting Interim Guidelines on the Resumption of Adjudication Proceedings during General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine *** Commission Resolution No. 29-2020: Supplemental Guidelines for the Presentation of Documentary Evidence and Resource Persons for Hearings by Videoconferencing During General Community Quarantine or Modified General Community Quarantine… continue reading ››
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. 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. ABSTRACT: The proposed transaction involves the acquisition by Universal Robina Corporation (URC) of: (1) the sugar milling, and bio-ethanol distillery assets of Central Azucarera de la Carlota,… continue reading ››