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PCC flags power retail competition roadblock

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.

PCC, IEMOP forge pact to tighten power market oversight

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.

PCC flags rice trade data-sharing risks amid cap

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.

Philippine Competition Commission raises fines

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.

Philippine electric cooperative reforms face critical review

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), in coordination with the National Electrification Administration (NEA), is calling for a careful reassessment of proposed reforms to the ownership structure of electric cooperatives (ECs), as legislative franchises near expiration over the next five years.

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HABI weaves stronger future for Philippine textiles 

Every handwoven Philippine textile tells a story. HABI: The Philippine Textile Council wants to make sure buyers know the difference between an authentic heirloom and an imitation dressed up in tradition.

North America flights lift Philippine tourism growth

Airlines are ramping up flights between North America and the Philippines as robust demand continues to buck a broader slowdown in outbound travel from the US and Canada, reinforcing confidence in one of the country's most valuable tourism markets.

Naomi Johnson sets 400-m record in heat, wins silver in final

Naomi Johnson arrived in Ordos, China, chasing a medal. She left carrying something even heavier, a shiny silver, and a brand-new Philippine record.

China narrative on Batanes sparks fresh alarm

Chinese scholars' assertions over Batanes are fueling fresh concerns that Beijing may be laying the groundwork for future territorial claims, even without making an official declaration. SeaLight director Ray Powell said the narrative coincides with China Coast Guard patrols that have pushed east of Taiwan and into the Philippine Sea since June 1, expanding operations beyond the disputed West Philippine Sea and the first island chain. He warned that Batanes and the Bashi Channel hold strategic value in any Taiwan contingency. Former Surigao del Norte representative Robert “Ace” Barbers described the development as a “creeping invasion” and urged Filipinos not to amplify Beijing’s messaging.

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