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PCC tightens watch on oil, fuel markets 

Amid mounting volatility in global oil markets, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said it is intensifying oversight of the domestic fuel sector to guard against anti-competitive practices that could disadvantage consumers.

PCC urges non-tariff measures reform to curb prices

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is calling for reforms in the implementation of non-tariff measures (NTMs) in the livestock and poultry subsectors, warning that inefficiencies could drive up meat prices and constrain supply.

PCC clears Avon–Natura deal, sees calm competition

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Natura & Co. UK Holdings Limited by Avon International Limited, concluding that the...

PCC lifts deal thresholds, sharpens focus

The Philippine Competition Commission has raised merger notification thresholds effective March 1, easing compliance for smaller transactions while concentrating oversight on deals with greater potential to reshape competition.

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.

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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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