Philippine Competition Commission

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is responsible for enforcing competition laws in the Philippines, aiming to prevent anti-competitive practices and foster fair market conditions. Recently, the PCC raised M&A notification thresholds to PHP8.5 billion for size of party and PHP3.5 billion for size of transaction, effective March 1, 2025. The OECD has also recommended enhancing collaboration between the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) and PCC to better detect and prevent anti-competitive practices in state-run firms.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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PCC raises M&A notification thresholds to PHP8.5B SOP, PHP3.5B SOT

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has raised the minimum transaction value for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) that require notification to PHP8.5 billion for size of party (SOP) and PHP3.5 billion for size of transaction (SOT), effective March 1.
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Cable TV ops urge Marcos to veto Konektadong Pinoy Bill over concerns

Cable TV operators from Luzon have urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to veto the Konektadong Pinoy Bill (Senate Bill No. 2699) due to alleged irregularities.
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Mitsubishi invests P18.4B in Mynt, acquires 6.5% stake

Japanese trading giant Mitsubishi Corp. has finalized a P18.4-billion investment agreement with Ayala Corp., acquiring a 6.5% stake in GCash owner Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt).
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ACEN acquires full control of Islasol through share purchase

ACEN Corp., the Ayala Group's listed energy arm, plans to acquire full control of Negros Island Solar Power Inc. (Islasol) through a share purchase agreement with Asian Energy Impact Trust Plc.
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PCC OKs Summit Telco's P13.77B share buy in DITO

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) approved the acquisition of additional shares worth P13.77 billion by Singaporean firm Summit Telco Corp. in DITO CME Holdings Corp.
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ABS-CBN sells part of QC property to ALI for P6.24B

ABS-CBN Corporation signed an agreement with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) to sell up to 30,000 square meters of its 4.4-hectare property in Quezon City for P6.24 billion.
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SMGP allocates P87.1B for three baseload projects

San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., an energy subsidiary of San Miguel Corp., has allocated a capital expenditure budget of approximately P87.1 billion to develop three baseload power projects.
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NEDA chief stresses competition in agriculture

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan emphasized the importance of competition policy in promoting efficiency and resilience in the agriculture sector at the 2025 Manila Forum on Competition in Developing Countries.
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House panel convenes on ABS-CBN franchise, five bills filed

The House legislative franchises committee is set to convene on Wednesday, February 5, despite the ongoing congressional break, to discuss ABS-CBN's status and consider five bills seeking a new franchise.
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MGEN, TNGP, SMGP complete USD3.3B LNG terminal deal

The joint acquisition deal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal involving Manila Electric Company's subsidiary Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), and Aboitiz Power Corporation through its subsidiary Therma NatGas Power Inc. (TNGP) has been completed.
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