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Methodist Church: Militarization has turned Negros into 'howling wilderness'
'The deployment of additional troops complicated the already worsening human rights situation in the areas,' says the United Methodist Church
PCC approves merger of Dennis Uy's Udenna with 2GO shareholder
Udenna Corporation, holding firm of tycoon Dennis Uy, pays the Philippine Competition Commission P19.6 million as penalty for initially failing to notify the antitrust agency about the merger
PCC to pursue review of Grab-Uber deal despite Uber closure
The Philippine Competition Commission also gives Grab and Uber until Tuesday, April 17, to explain why they failed to continue operating the platform as previously ordered
Senators slam Grab's 'predatory pricing, overcharging'
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian calls on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to require Grab to provide a breakdown of charges in its receipts
LTFRB lowers Grab surge pricing cap amid illegal fare allegation
Effective immediately, the 1.5x surge pricing cap applies to all ride-hailing services offered by Grab
LTFRB: Uber can only operate until April 15
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board says Uber should resolve its issues with the Philippine Competition Commission before closing down – 'the sooner, the better'
Lawmaker: Grab charges 'illegal' fares, owes customers refund
PBA Representative Jericho Nograles alleges that Grab 'illegally' charges its customers P2 per minute of travel. Grab officials say the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board was informed about this.
Does PCC understand Grab-Uber deal? Grab says operations can't be 'separate'
'They want us to be independent and that's a contradiction,' Grab Philippines Head Brian Cu says in a press briefing at the Uber office in Mandaluyong
Better for Uber to stop operations on April 8 – LTFRB
'Their apps might be up but is the back system in place? Is the full support in place?' LTFRB Board Member Aileen Lizada says following the Philippine Competition Commission order for Uber and Grab to continue separate operations pending a review of their deal
PCC releases interim measures pending review of Grab-Uber deal
'This virtual monopolization of the market by Grab can harm the riding public,' says Philippine Competition Commission Chairman Arsenio Balisacan, as the country's antitrust body conducts an in-depth review of the deal
PCC asks Uber, Grab to continue separate operations beyond April 8
(UPDATED) But Uber Asia Pacific chief business officer Brooks Entwistle says the company no longer has the capital and people to continue its operations in the Philippines and 7 other markets
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Uber drivers' transition to Grab pushes through amid PCC review
Grab says it will 'prepare the necessary documents and share information required' by the Philippine Competition Commission
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PH Competition Commission begins review of Grab-Uber merger
This is after the Philippine Competition Commission's preliminary assessment shows that the transaction may hurt commuters and drivers
PCC warns Grab-Uber deal may have 'far-reaching impact' on commuters
The Philippine Competition Commission notes that Uber's exit would lead to Grab monopolizing the ride-sharing market
As Uber gives up Philippine operations to Grab, what now for commuters?
'Obviously, it is not good. From a duopoly, it becomes a monopoly,' warns an economist
PCC approves deal to build gov't admin center at New Clark City
The proposed P121.8-billion National Government Administrative Center at New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac will house an extension office for the Philippine president, plus major administrative offices and satellite offices of agencies
PCC assisting DICT for easier entry of 3rd telco
The Philippine Competition Commission is looking for faster ways to review joint venture companies interested in bidding for the 3rd telco slot
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
PCC approves San Miguel's $1.9-B Masinloc coal power plant acquisition
The Philippine Competition Commission finds that the deal does not result in substantial lessening of competition in the power generation and retail electricity markets
PH Competition Commission approves land, energy joint ventures
These joint ventures include Ayala Land's partnership with Royal Asia Land to develop a 936-hectare property in Cavite, as well as the plan of Markham and Alternergy for hydropower projects in Ifugao
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
Dennis Uy's Udenna to challenge PCC decision or file notification
Udenna is weighing two options – challenge the PCC decision by filing a motion for reconsideration or a court petition, or fulfill the PCC requirement to file a notification of its acquisition
PCC voids merger of Dennis Uy's Udenna with 2GO shareholder
The holding company of Dennis Uy is also being penalized over P19 million for its alleged failure to notify the Philippine Competition Commission of its merger with a Dutch company, which indirectly holds shares in 2GO's parent firm
SM scraps Goldilocks acquisition deal
(UPDATED) SM and Goldilocks back out from the deal due to 'changes in the general business environment'
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
Kasus 13 juta butir pil PCC, 20 orang dijadikan tersangka
Para pelaku ditangkap di Semarang dan Solo
13 juta pil PCC disita, BNN: Operasi terbesar di Indonesia
"Ini (produsen pil PCC) manusia biadab menurut saya. Mereka enak-enakan, bisa kaya raya tapi dari hasil menderitanya anak-anak kita."
Gerebek rumah mewah di Semarang, polisi temukan 13 juta butir pil PCC
Untuk menungkap kasus ini, petugas gabungan melakukan pengintaian selama lima bulan
'Sobering,' PCC says of drop in PH ease of doing business ranking
The Philippine Competition Commission calls the drop in the country's ranking a ‘sobering account of our performance in attracting new investors and putting up new businesses in the country’
PCC to work with TransCo if telco joint venture proceeds
The Philippine Competition Commission says it is ready to offer guidance if the National Transmission Corporation partners with a private firm to enter the telecommunications industry
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
Tersangka pemilik ribuan pil PCC Makassar diserahkan ke Kejati
Penyidik diperiksa Propam karena menangguhkan penahanan tersangka tanpa memberitahu atasan mereka
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
Polri gerebek pabrik pil PCC berkedok usaha air di Purwokerto
Polisi telah menangkap pemilik pabrik berinisial BP dan seorang lain berinisial L.
BPOM minta otoritas untuk menindak pengedar pil PCC
Pemerintah menciptakan posisi deputi penindakan di badan yang memantau peredaran obat dan makanan itu
BPOM amankan 29.000 pil PCC di Makassar
Pedagang mengaku telah 10 kali memesan dan mengedarkan pil tersebut
PSE withdraws PCC notification on PDS merger, to refile soon
Once it completes information needed PCC says PSE intends to refile its PDS merger notification as soon as possible
SM wants to buy into Goldilocks
The conglomerate of Henry Sy Sr the country s richest man is in preliminary talks with Goldilocks the country s largest bakeshop chain for a potential investment
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
With the Philippine Competition Act, every Juan wins
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Learn how market competition will change starting August 8
Phoenix Petroleum seeks $126-M acquisition of Petronas Energy, Duta
Before acquiring the two firms Phoenix Petroleum must secure the approval of the Philippine Competition Commission
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
‘Alay Para Atleta’ launched to support PH para athletes
The nationwide campaign seeks to involve the public in the Philippine paralympic movement
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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
Give NTC 'more teeth' for better Nat'l Broadband Plan – PCC
How can the Philippines have cheaper and better internet? Here are recommendations from the Philippine Competition Commission
PCC allows SM Investments to buy dormitory developer
If pursued this will mark the SM group s entry into the country s rental housing market
