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ADB approves $23.2-M loan to upskill employees of PH competition commission

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Posted at Dec 11 11:51 PM

The Asian Development Bank approved a multimillion-dollar loan to help the Philippine Competition Commission upskill its workers. Read more »

Grab June-August fares under review for possible refund: competition body

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Updated as of Nov 28 09:01 AM

The Philippine Competition Commission earlier ordered Grab to refund P5 million in excess charges from February to March. The ongoing review covers June to August, said PCC Commissioner Johannes Bernabe. Read more »

Grab to return P5 million in excess charges through credits: PCC

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Updated as of Nov 19 07:26 PM

The PCC and an independent third party trustee will have access to Grab’s database to identify riders eligible for the refund, or those who used the ride-hailing service in 101 routes where Grab committed pricing violations, Commissioner Johannes Bernabe told DZMM. Credits can be used to pay for services within the app.   Read more »

Grab inutusang i-refund ang P5-M sobrang singil sa mga pasahero

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Updated as of Nov 18 08:35 PM

Inutusan ng Philippine Competition Commission ang Grab na i-refund ang P5 milyong sobrang siningil ng ride-hailing firm sa mga kostumer. Read more »

Grab ordered to refund P5 million in excess charges

Jessica Fenol and Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 18 03:34 PM

The P5 million refund is part of a total P23 million in fines for several of Grab's violations of its own commitments from August last year to May this year. Read more »

PH Competition Commission to intensify crackdown on rice cartels

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Posted at Oct 24 12:08 AM

The Philippine Competition Commission gets some much-needed help from the budget department and the Supreme Court in its investigations. Read more »

Competition commission pushes for creation of 'National Competition Policy'

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Posted at Oct 10 10:49 PM

The World Bank slashed its growth outlook for the Philippines, citing lack of competition as one of the reasons. The Philippine Competition Commission is already seeking ways that will help address the problem. Read more »

Anti-trust watchdog resolves country's first 'abuse of dominance' case

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Posted at Oct 02 11:24 AM

The Philippine Competition Commission on Wednesday said it has resolved the country's first "abuse of dominance case" involving a sole internet provider deal by a housing developer. Read more »

Anti-trust body, agriculture dept partner for consumer protection in agri sector

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Posted at Oct 01 02:46 PM

The Philippine Competition Commission on Tuesday said it partnered with the Department of Agriculture to help address "unscrupulous" practices in the agri sector that could affect prices and output. Read more »

Anti-trust body approves joint venture for Pasay reclamation project

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Posted at Sep 30 03:47 PM

The PCC said this deal was its first merger review where a local government unit is involved as a party to a joint venture.  Read more »

Competition Commission to further probe San Miguel-Holcim acquisition deal

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Posted at Sep 07 05:24 PM

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on Saturday said it would further review San Miguel Corporation's (SMC) acquisition of Holcim Philippines, saying the deal could lead to a "cartel-like coordination among cement firms" in several regions. Read more »

PH antitrust body speeds up review process for qualified deals

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Posted at Jun 21 10:40 PM

One of the Philippines’ biggest property developers believes there's still a lot of room for consolidation in the local sector. Read more »

Antitrust body sets 15-day 'expedited' review for select deals

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Posted at Jun 18 03:25 PM

Under a May 28 resolution, the expedited review is applicable for transactions that are less likely to substantially prevent, lessen or restrict competition in their market, the PCC said in a statement.    Read more »

PCC reminds San Miguel of notification requirement for Holcim deal

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Posted at May 24 02:27 PM

As of Friday, May 24, SMC have not issued a notification for a mandatory merger review, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said in a statement. Read more »

Pagpalya ng mga planta ng kuryente sa Luzon grid iniimbestigahan

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Posted at May 03 09:32 PM

Ayon sa Department of Energy, sapat ang suplay ng kuryente pero may problema sa transmission lines.  Read more »

Competition body probes power producers over Luzon brownouts

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Posted at Apr 22 09:49 AM

The antitrust monitor said it would "assess whether the recent power plants’ outages are manipulated to increase electricity prices or are valid unplanned breakdowns that affect supply conditions." Read more »

Now showing: Cartels, monopolies as big screen villains

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Posted at Apr 19 07:01 AM

The Philippine Competition Commission recently filed a case against a condominium developer based on a complaint from tenants who said they were limited to one internet service provider which is more expensive and slower than others. Read more »

Consumers help watchdog crush monopolies, break social divide

Joel Guinto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 10 04:17 PM

The Philippines' fight against monopolies is getting support from consumers, who have long been saddled with too few and expensive choices. Read more »

Condo builder faces antitrust rap over lone internet provider

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Updated as of Apr 08 09:25 AM

A "statement of objections" was filed on March 27 against Urban Deca Homes Manila Condominium Corp and 8990 Holdings Inc for "abuse of dominance," the Philippine Competition Commission said in a statement. Read more »

PH economy hampered by monopolies, lack of competition: World Bank

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Updated as of Mar 04 06:38 PM

Among the sectors that need to see more competition are electricity, telecommunications, and transport.  Read more »