Manila, March 2, 2026 — The Philippines’ competition watchdog has raised the financial thresholds that determine when mergers and acquisitions must be reported for regulatory review, reflecting economic growth and inflation in the country. The […]
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Philippine Authority Seeks Public Comments on Revised Fine Levels
Quezon City, February 25, 2026 — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has launched a public consultation on proposed adjustments to the schedule of fines under the Philippine Competition Act, aimed at preserving the real value […]
Philippine Authority Warns of Concerns Linked to Data Practices Of Major Digital Platforms
Manila, February 20, 2026 — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has released a market study examining the intersection of competition policy and data privacy in social media and search platforms, highlighting risks linked to data […]
Philippine Authority Partners With IRRI to Promote Competition in Rice Markets
Quezon City, January 26, 2026 — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) aimed at strengthening competition policy, market analysis, and institutional capacity across […]
Philippine Watchdog Approves Settlement to Address Pricing Coordination Concerns Among Water Refilling Stations
Manila, January 21, 2026 — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a written settlement proposal submitted by an association of water refilling station operators, finding that the proposal adequately addressed concerns previously raised by […]
Polish Authority Co-Hosts ICN Advocacy Workshop in Armenia
Warsaw, January 19, 2026 — Polish authority said it is co-organising a major International Competition Network (ICN) advocacy workshop in Armenia as part of its work to promote shared approaches to enforcement and policy in the global […]
Philippine Authority Clears PSALM–Aboitiz Power Plant Sale with Commitments
Quezon City, January 9, 2026 —The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the Aboitiz Group’s acquisition of three major hydroelectric power facilities from state‑owned Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM), subject to binding commitments designed to mitigate […]
Philippine Authority Deputizes NBI for Dawn Raid in Flood Control Bid-Rigging Probe
Quezon City, December 3, 2025 — The Philippine authority carried out a dawn raid with the National Bureau of Investigation as part of its probe into alleged bid-rigging in government flood control projects, executing a […]
Philippine, Malaysian Authorities Sign Cooperation Pact, Highlight Sustainability in Merger Control
Quezon City, November 24, 2025 — The Philippine Competition Commission signed a cooperation agreement with the Malaysia Competition Commission during the MyCC Competition Summit 2025, strengthening cross-border enforcement ties and elevating environmental, social, and governance […]
Philippine Authority Seeks DOJ Review of Suspected Bid-Rigging in Flood Projects
Quezon City, November 18, 2025 — The Philippine authority has asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to evaluate possible criminal charges over alleged bid-rigging in flood control projects in Bulacan. The referral, filed on November […]
