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Competition Commission clears major healthcare investment push

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a proposed joint venture involving GCMC Holdings, Inc., Navegar II (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., and Leapfrog Emerging Consumer Fund IV, LP, clearing the transaction after a Phase 1 review.

PCC warns on auctions as DOE tweaks

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has flagged competition risks in the design of earlier Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) rounds, prompting the Department of Energy (DOE) to fine-tune its bidding framework as the government pushes to scale up renewable energy capacity.

PCC clears insurance merger reshaping market

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the merger of FPG Insurance Co. Inc. and The Mercantile Insurance Company, Inc., clearing the way for one of the most significant consolidations yet in the country’s non-life insurance sector.

Competition rules transform public transport market 

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.

PCC clears hydro deal with guardrails

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared the proposed sale by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation of the Caliraya, Botocan, and Kalayaan pumped storage power plants to Cleanergy 9 Power Inc., an Aboitiz Group unit—subject to binding safeguards to protect competition in the Luzon power market.

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Business, consumer loans power faster credit growth in March

Bank lending and domestic liquidity both accelerated in March 2026, signaling stronger economic activity as businesses borrowed more for expansion and households continued spending.

SM Hotels Sweep Multiple Honors at Global Awards

Two of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship properties captured multiple accolades at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026, cementing the group’s reputation as a leader in regional hospitality.

DOE, French firm push hydrogen power in PH

The Department of Energy (DOE) and French firm Hydrogène de France Energy are optimistic about using hydrogen for cleaner energy generation in the Philippines.

House impeaches VP Duterte anew

Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on Monday, after 255 lawmakers endorsed the complaint resolution that will be transmitted to the Senate for trial. The total was more than double the minimum requirement of 106 votes and 40 higher than the 215 votes that backed a largely similar complaint last year, which was later stopped by the Supreme Court from proceeding to a Senate trial. During Monday’s vote, 26 lawmakers voted against the impeachment resolution, while nine abstained. Duterte was impeached over allegations of unexplained wealth, betrayal of public trust, graft, and misuse of confidential funds. The vote came shortly after a change in leadership in the Senate.

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