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” *** Rules for the Implementation of Section 4 (eee) of Republic Act No. 11494, Otherwise Known as the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act,” Relating to… continue reading ››
Commission Decision No. 17-M-014/2020: Proposed Acquisition by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited of Shares in SB Finance Company, Inc. ABSTRACT The transaction involves the proposed acquisition by Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited (Bank of Ayudha) of 7,075,000 common shares of the capital stock of SB Finance Company, Inc (SB Finance) which in turn represents 50% of the… 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. 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. 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 ››
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 ››