Commission Decision No. 16-M-013/2020: Proposed Acquisition by DMC-Urban Property Developers, Inc. of Assets of PLDT, Inc. ABSTRACT: The transaction involves the acquisition of DMC-Urban Property Developers, Inc. from PLDT, of two parcels of land with aggregate area of approximately 2,400 sqm together with improvements consisting of two buildings (Smart Tower I and II), located along Ayala… continue reading ››
Balancing competition law and the preference for Filipino businesses By Atty. Emerson B. Aquende August 26, 2020 Starting as a spark in Wuhan, China in December 2020, the Covid-19 has spread across the world like a wildfire. By March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the viral outbreak as a pandemic. Infection has… continue reading ››
Commission Decision No. 14-M-011/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Trident Water Company Holdings Inc. of Shares in Manila Water Company Inc. ABSTRACT: The proposed transaction is the acquisition by Trident Water Company Holdings Inc. (Trident Water), a subsidiary company of Prime Metroline Holdings Inc. (PMHI), of a 51%-voting interest in Manila Water Company Inc. (Manila Water)…. continue reading ››
Commission Decision No. 13-M-007/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Aéroports de Paris SA of Shares in GMR Airports Limited ABSTRACT: The proposed transaction involves the purchase by Aéroports de Paris SA (ADP), a French corporation, of a 24.01% stake in GMR Airports Limited (GMR). It follows the acquisition of a 24.99% indirect stake. Once the proposed… continue reading ››
Commission Decision No. 12-M-008/2020: Proposed Joint Venture between Asia Seal Pte. Limited and FastCargo Logistics Corporation ABSTRACT: The transaction involves the proposed joint venture of Asia Seal Pte. Limited (Asia Seal) and FastCargo Logistics Corporation (FastCargo), where the proposed transaction will result in Asia Seal’s ownership of up to 40% of the share capital in FastCargo, and… continue reading ››
Is competition crucial for economic recovery in the Covid-19 crisis? By Atty. Macario R. De Claro, Jr., CPA August 12, 2020 This year, we have witnessed hard times dawning upon us due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of this virus, our economy has suffered a setback, affecting every sector of society, men and women,… continue reading ››
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. ABSTRACT: The proposed transaction is the acquisition by Mr. Vittorio P. Lim, Mr. Victor Y. Lim, Jr., and Mr. Luis N. Yu, Jr. of 88.84% of the total outstanding capital stock… continue reading ››
Anatomy of a competitive online marketplace By Atty. Amabelle C. Asuncion July 15, 2020 Are you looking for a hard-to-find product? Or perhaps a pantry supply that ran out? Or maybe personal hygiene products that you cannot go out to buy because of fear of Covid-19? Look no further, the marketplace is right in your… continue reading ››
Competition law in the time of Covid and beyond By Atty. Johannes Benjamin R. Bernabe June 24, 2020 Much is being said about the need to adjust laws and regulations to facilitate business operations and economic recovery during the community quarantine and the “new normal” that comes after. Initiatives abound in both houses of… continue reading ››
Commission Resolution No. 15-2020: Resuming Acceptance by the Mergers and Acquisitions Office of Letters of Non-Coverage from Compulsory Notification