Rappler's latest stories on Philippine Competition Act
Philippines strengthens crackdown on consumer fraud
The Department of Justice boosts witness protection for whistleblowers against businesses that violate the Philippine Competition Act
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
Globe Telecom targets 500 more LTE 700 MHz cell sites by end-2016
Globe Telecom accelerates the deployment of cell sites using the 700 MHz band amid a court battle against the Philippine Competition Commission regarding the San Miguel telco buyout
Beyond the numbers: How Aquino fueled the economy
President Aquino s economic legacy lies in finally allowing the private sector to flourish while planting the seeds for future generations to enjoy
Amid regulatory probe, Globe powers 130 cell sites in Visayas, Mindanao
This is despite the Philippine Competition Commission s claim that the deal to buy out all of SMC s telecommunication businesses has not been deemed approved yet
IRR of Philippine Competition Act now out
The revised IRR is released just days after Globe and PLDT announced the P69 1 billion deal to buy all of San Miguel s telecom business
PH Competition Commission: Draft of rules and regulations now out
The PCC plans to hold consultations with business groups and the general public to fine tune the regulations
PH competition agency seeks Australian expertise in anti-trust law
The heads of the country’s new anti trust body meet with top Australian Competition officials Commission to gather best practices as it nears coming into force
16th Congress adjourns: Which bills endorsed by Aquino did it pass?
Not passing the proposed Bangsamoro law the FOI Act and anti political dynasty bill doesn t mean Congress wasn t working hard in the last 3 years
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
NEDA chief resigns, moves to new commission
Arsenio Balisacan is the first chairperson of the new Philippine Competition Commission
Sereno asks telcos to act swiftly on PH's slow Internet
Meanwhile Senator Bam Aquino says: The facets of the Internet go beyond just communications If we want to grow this country we have to solve this Internet issue fast
NTC eyes new rules on minimum speed for mobile broadband
The National Telecommunications Commission is targeting the promulgation of the new rules by November
PH manufacturing drops further in June
Business expectations across sectors remain optimistic NEDA says
Aquino signs PH Competition Act, amended Cabotage law
UPDATED The two new laws are expected to help ensure continued growth in the country through market competition and lower shipping costs
Suggested Retail Price distorts market – DOJ
A DOJ study shows that imposing SRP on products creates unintended consequences such as restricting competition
Is the Philippine Competition Act really a game-changer?
Conclusion: Lawmakers say the competition law is essential for the economy to reach its next level of growth
Keep the devil away from the Philippine Competition Act
Part 2: After lawmakers succeeded in passing the measure the next challenge is to keep its powers intact and free from vested interests
What consumers need to know about the PH Competition Act
Part 1: The measure aims to give consumers more choices and lower prices through stronger market competition
#AnimatED: Finally, an antitrust law
This is simply the first step in correcting inequity
