The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is proposing a significant overhaul of the rules governing exemptions from compulsory merger notification for public-private partnership (PPP) projects, signaling a shift toward a more development-oriented approach to competition regulation.
Competition watchdogs are stepping up scrutiny of the Philippines’ retail electricity market after a new study found that market concentration, customer inertia, and structural barriers continue to limit competition despite ongoing power sector reforms.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) have signed an agreement to strengthen oversight of the country's electricity sector through the regular sharing of market data and intelligence.
The Philippine Competition Commission has warned rice importers against sharing sensitive trade information as it monitors compliance with the government’s temporary rice price cap, stressing that businesses must make independent market decisions to preserve fair competition.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has dramatically increased penalties for anti-competitive practices and non-compliance under its newly issued Memorandum Circular No. 26-002, signaling a more aggressive approach to market discipline.
Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) and Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) are shutting down their in-house construction arm as the property group shifts to third-party contractors to support its expanding real estate operations.
Higher depreciation and net interest expenses, coupled with nonrecurring gains booked in the previous year, dragged down Globe Telecom’s net income by 7 percent to P16.5 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from P17.7 billion a year earlier, offsetting gains from stronger demand for mobile data, fiber broadband, and corporate connectivity.
FedEx has added online duty and tax payments to its Philippine import platform, allowing customers to settle customs charges through cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers without logging in.
Stronger hotel, mall, and office leasing revenues lifted Megaworld Corp.’s net income by 6 percent to P19 billion in the first nine months of 2026, cushioning modest growth in residential sales and consolidated revenues.