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New antitrust body under proposed constitution 'good for competition'
Philippine Competition Commission Chairman Arsenio Balisacan says the Consultative Committee's proposed constitution creates a Federal Competition Commission, a constitutional body that has 'more teeth' than the PCC
PH Competition Commission doubles threshold for review of mergers
With inflation going up, the country's antitrust body adjusts the threshold for reviewing merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions to P2 billion, from P1 billion
PH Competition Commission eyes raising threshold for merger review
The country's antitrust body is reviewing its existing P1-billion threshold, taking into account that inflation hit a 3-year high last January
Bank for OFWs could open in February 2018
The establishment of the bank is now being reviewed after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas approved Landbank's acquisition of Postbank
PH internet 'no good'? Telcos, PCC react to Jack Ma
PLDT and Globe say they're working to improve services, while the Philippine Competition Commission describes Jack Ma's disappointing experience as a 'wake-up call' for the telcos
Competition policy enforcement in the digital age
The decisions to be made by the Philippine Competition Commission in coming months, as it fully implements the Philippine Competition Act, will set the tone for competition regulation in Philippine markets
Probe on alleged resurgence of garlic cartel launched
The Philippine Competition Commission will review the 2014 report by the Office for Competition of the Department of Justice on the alleged garlic cartel
How PH's top antitrust official is guarding market competition
Arsenio Balisacan the first chairperson of the Philippine Competition Commission says he is not one to run away from challenges
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PCC takes buyout battle with telcos to Supreme Court
The Philippine Competition Commission wants to be allowed to review the transaction between San Miguel PLDT and Globe
PCC: P1B threshold stays for reviewing mergers, acquisitions
The Philippine Competition Commission says the country s threshold is reasonable and similar to those in economies of comparable size
PCC's 2017 priorities: Int'l shipping, cement, power, agriculture
The Philippine Competition Commission will review these 4 sectors next year to check for possible anti competitive measures
PCC, telcos meet to discuss San Miguel telco buyout
After the dialogue the PCC stands by its position that PLDT s and Globe s acquisition of SMC s telco business is not deemed approved
PLDT, Globe resubmit SMC telco buyout report to PCC
But PLDT and Globe clarify they are not abandoning their stance that the deal is already deemed approved and may no longer be challenged by the PCC
PLDT, Globe shares down as PCC keeps an eye on SMC telco deal
UPDATED The PCC warns PLDT and Globe of possible violations should they not comply with the watchdog s rules
PH gov't loses P250M yearly with embargo of 700MHz – Globe
Existing operators and new entrants are drawn to the 700 MHz frequency band to unlock the growth potential in the Philippines relatively unsophisticated market
Aquino appoints Esguerra as acting NEDA chief
UPDATED His appointment comes as predecessor Arsenio Balisacan moves on to the Philippine Competition Commission
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Philippine GDP grows 6.3% in Q4 2015
UPDATED For the entire year the country s GDP grew an average of 5 8 the Philippine Statistics Authority says
Balisacan's challenge: Can he fight vested interests?
As chairman of the new Philippine Competition Commission Balisacan has to guard against predatory tactics by large companies and fend off entrenched special interests
Philippines tops Asian peers in imports in November 2015
Although the Philippines’ overall imports increased its imports of mineral products and lubricants slid by 40 1
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NEDA chief resigns, moves to new commission
Arsenio Balisacan is the first chairperson of the new Philippine Competition Commission
Abusive work conditions in PH hold back growth – UNDP report
Work not just jobs contributes to human progress and enhances development
PH manufacturing up 7.5% in November
The sector is also expected to grow further due to robust domestic demand says NEDA
Despite US Fed decision, BSP keeps interest rates unchanged
Gov t officials say there s no need to worry about the US Fed interest rate hike as the Philippines has sound macroeconomic fundamentals
PH unemployment rate drops to record low 5.7%
The latest Labor Force Survey shows the number of unemployed Filipinos decreased from 2 482 million in 2014 to 2 345 million this year
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New NAIA to be operational in two decades
The Philippine government is looking at two possible sites for the new NAIA: the reclamation area in Manila Bay and the naval station in Sangley Point in Cavite
What will stimulate PH economy until 2050?
The Philippine economy can post an average growth of over 7 in the next 10 years – with quality workforce and an attractive investment climate
NEDA pushes 3 agricultural policy reforms for ASEAN integration
NEDA says the Philippines needs to improve production boost spending in research and development as well as shift to tariffication from the current QR agreement to prepare the agricultural sector
NEDA forum to focus on climate change, agriculture policy
We need careful empirical assessment on the effects of climate change on the agriculture sector so that we can recommend the appropriate and evidence based policies and reforms says Arsenio Balisacan of NEDA
NTC to start testing telcos' fixed broadband speed
Starting next week the National Telecommunications Commission will monitor if Internet service providers are complying with new rules on minimum broadband speed
APEC ministers unveil new plan for sustainable, inclusive growth
We agreed that we need a much stronger focus on promoting economic growth through structural reform says NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan
Philippine electronics body abandons 2015 growth target
SEIPI slashes its full year growth projection due to the downturn in major market China
PH economic growth picking up despite slip in exports – Moody's
Merchandise exports – which contribute 30 40 to GDP – however decline by 4 7 in the first semester the Philippine Statistics Authority says
NTC eyes new rules on minimum speed for mobile broadband
The National Telecommunications Commission is targeting the promulgation of the new rules by November
UN-backed dev’t network launched in PH
With 2015 as the millennium development goals deadline the UN sets a development agenda anew
In Sendai, Philippines shows lessons from Yolanda
The Philippines signs a framework for disaster risk reduction during a recently concluded United Nations conference in Sendai Japan
Steep prices, Yolanda hike PH poverty incidence in H1 2014
The country s per capita income increased by 6 4 in the first half of 2014 over 2013 but this gain was eroded by very high food prices says NEDA
Imports up by 2.4% in 2014
However the issue of port congestion is still a significant risk for both exports and imports says Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan
Imports decline to 10.8% in November 2014
Declining global oil prices contribute to the lower payments for mineral fuels imports for the month NEDA says
Urban decay threatens hot Philippine economy
Many infrastructure projects take up 3 administrations to finish and with Aquino s term in its last stretch an expert says a multi administration plan is needed to solve infrastructure woes
NEDA chief: Tourism, manufacturing to provide more jobs
NEDA’s Arsenio Balisacan says job readiness in tourism and manufacturing is not a concern and that they can employ more Filipinos to sustain the country’s growth
Aquino Cabinet meets with supporters on day of anti-pork rally
The Cabinet members say reforms will continue and key bills will be passed into law
PH economy to grow 6.7% in 2014 – UN ESCAP
The Philippines will end the year with private consumption and investment driven growth the UN ESCAP says
Abad, Cabinet in full force to defend DAP
Abad invites Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Socio economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan to help him defend the DAP at the Senate
Economic managers cite DAP ‘impact’ in 2013 memo to Aquino
All economic and fiscal indicators point to the conclusion that DAP has achieved its objective as a fiscal stimulus measure the economic managers say in the December 2013 memo to President Aquino
Exports sustain double-digit growth in March
NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan says the latest export figures show that the Philippines is riding the wave of a sustained expansion in global manufacturing activity
PH poverty incidence on downward trend – NEDA
NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan says reduced poverty incidence in the first half of 2013 indicates that current development strategies are leading to inclusive growth
