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                    [Title] => Antitrust body clears UnionBank acquisition of Citi’s retail business
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                    [Title] => PCC pushes pro-competition practices in franchising sector
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission said there is a need to promote pro-competition practices in the franchising sector, which is becoming an important contributor to the economy, as some contracts may have anti-competitive provisions.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-04-07 00:00:00
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                    [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio
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                    [Title] => PCC orders Grab: Release P19.3 million refunds
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission has ordered Grab Holdings Inc. and MyTaxi.PH Inc., collectively known as Grab, to release by April 22 the remaining P19.3 million in refunds to eligible passengers.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-03-22 00:00:00
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                    [Title] => PCC, NPC team up to address competition, data privacy issues
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission and the National Privacy Commission have forged a partnership to strengthen enforcement and coordination in addressing competition and data privacy issues in the digital economy.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-02-10 00:00:00
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                    [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio
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                    [Title] => Lifting of foreign investment restrictions lauded
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission and foreign business groups lauded yesterday Congress’ ratification of amendments to the Public Service Act, which will allow 100 percent foreign ownership in certain sectors.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-02-04 00:00:00
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                    [Title] => PCC notification not required for Robinsons’ Ministop buyout
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission yesterday said there is no need for Robinsons Supermarket Corp. to notify the antitrust body of its buyout of its partner in convenience store chain Ministop Philippines.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-01-26 00:00:00
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                    [Title] => PCC to review M&A exemption under Bayanihan 2
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission will start its review of merger and acquisition transactions under lower thresholds after the two-year period set under the Bayanihan 2 expires in September this year.
                    [DatePublished] => 2022-01-11 00:00:00
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                    [Title] => First PCC i-station opens in Baguio City
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                    [DatePublished] => 2021-11-24 00:00:00
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                    [Title] => PCC backs streamlining permits for telco infrastructure
                    [Summary] => Pro-competition measures in newly signed guidelines for the streamlining of permits for telco infrastructure such as fiber and cables would lead to improved services for consumers, the Philippine Competition Commission said.
                    [DatePublished] => 2021-10-28 00:00:00
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                    [Title] => PCC expands to key regional centers
                    [Summary] => The Philippine Competition Commission is expanding its presence by setting up investigation hubs in Baguio City and Legazpi City this year, and regional offices in Cebu City and Davao City next year.
                    [DatePublished] => 2021-06-14 00:00:00
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Antitrust body clears UnionBank acquisition of Citi’s retail business

By Louella Desiderio | April 10, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has given Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines the green light to acquire the retail banking segment of Citigroup Inc. in the Philippines.

Business

PCC pushes pro-competition practices in franchising sector

By Louella Desiderio | April 7, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission said there is a need to promote pro-competition practices in the franchising sector, which is becoming an important contributor to the economy, as some contracts may have anti-competitive...

Business

PCC orders Grab: Release P19.3 million refunds

By Louella Desiderio | March 22, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has ordered Grab Holdings Inc. and MyTaxi.PH Inc., collectively known as Grab, to release by April 22 the remaining P19.3 million in refunds to eligible passengers.

Nation

PCC, NPC team up to address competition, data privacy issues

By Louella Desiderio | February 10, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission and the National Privacy Commission have forged a partnership to strengthen enforcement...

Business

Lifting of foreign investment restrictions lauded

By Louella Desiderio | February 4, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission and foreign business groups lauded yesterday Congress’ ratification of amendments to the Public Service Act, which will allow 100 percent foreign ownership in certain...

Business

PCC notification not required for Robinsons’ Ministop buyout

By Louella Desiderio | January 26, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission yesterday said there is no need for Robinsons Supermarket Corp. to notify the antitrust body of its buyout of its partner in convenience store chain Ministop Philippines.

Business

PCC to review M&A exemption under Bayanihan 2

By Louella Desiderio | January 11, 2022 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission will start its review of merger and acquisition transactions under lower thresholds after the two-year period set under the Bayanihan 2 expires in September this year.

Business

First PCC i-station opens in Baguio City

By Louella Desiderio | November 24, 2021 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission has opened its first investigation station (i-Station) in Baguio City in line with efforts to bring its services closer to stakeholders outside Metro Manila.

Business

PCC backs streamlining permits for telco infrastructure

By Louella Desiderio | October 28, 2021 - 12:00am

Pro-competition measures in newly signed guidelines for the streamlining of permits for telco infrastructure such as fiber and cables would lead to improved services for consumers, the Philippine Competition Commission...

Business

PCC expands to key regional centers

By Louella Desiderio | June 14, 2021 - 12:00am

The Philippine Competition Commission is expanding its presence by setting up investigation hubs in Baguio City and Legazpi City this year, and regional offices in Cebu City and Davao City next year.

Business