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Philippine Competition Commission

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is actively investigating bid-rigging and anti-competitive practices in public works projects, particularly in flood control contracts across the Philippines. It collaborates with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other agencies to enforce anti-trust laws, aiming to recover stolen public funds and impose heavy fines on violators. Recent cases involve major construction firms and officials linked to alleged corruption and collusion.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Recent developments on Philippine Competition Commission

Thu, November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM

DPWH files new bid-rigging raps vs St. Timothy, Silverwolves over P275.9M ghost projects

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has filed new bid-rigging complaints against St. Timothy Construction Corporation and Silverwolves Construction Corporation before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).

Fri, October 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM

PCC approves Prime Infra's P50B deal for First Gen gas assets

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the P50-billion deal between Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. and First Gen Corp. for the acquisition of natural gas assets.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM

DPWH, PCC ink deal to curb collusion in public works projects

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) have signed a memorandum of agreement to ensure fair competition in public works projects and safeguard the people's money.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM

PCC probes flood control project bid-rigging, eyes fines for colluding bidders

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is investigating alleged bid-rigging in government flood control projects, and plans to fine not only the winning bidders but also those who colluded as losing bidders.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM

AMLC freezes P5.2 billion in assets linked to flood control project probe

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has frozen P5.2 billion in assets linked to an investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM

DPWH eyes P2.5B recovery from contractors in bid-rigging probe

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon stated that P2.5 billion in assets may be recovered from contractors involved in alleged bid-rigging for flood control projects.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DOE OKs Meralco auction for 200MW renewable energy supply

The Department of Energy (DOE) has approved Meralco's request to conduct an auction for 200 megawatts of renewable energy baseload supply.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Controversial contractor couple faces P300B penalties for alleged bid rigging

Construction firms owned by contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya may face up to P300 billion in penalties for alleged bid rigging in over 1,200 flood control projects.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM

DPWH files 12 cases vs 5 contractors, ex-officials over bid rigging

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has filed twelve cases of bid manipulation and rigging before the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) against five contractors and former officials of the Bulacan First District Engineering Office.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Anscor sells Bistro Group stake for P1.9 billion

A. Soriano Corp. (Anscor) has sold its 22% stake in casual dining chain operator The Bistro Group (TBG Food Holdings Inc.) to Inoza Business Holdings Inc. for P1.914 billion.