Tag: PCC

Browse our exclusive articles!

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.

Gokongweis rev up motorcycle retail push

The Gokongwei group is revving into a new growth lane after the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) cleared Robinsons Supermarket Corporation’s acquisition of 100 percent of Premiumbikes Corp., marking the retailer’s first foray into the automotive sector.

PCC launches online portal, easing anti-competition complaints

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is making it easier for citizens to report potential anti-competitive practices with the launch of its online case reporting system.

Popular

Aboitiz deepens Vietnam push across key sectors

The Aboitiz Group is ramping up its Vietnam expansion, leveraging investments in energy, food security, and infrastructure as economic ties between Manila and Hanoi gain momentum under a deepening bilateral partnership.

Senator Estrada claims politics behind plunder case

Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada on Monday maintained his innocence in the plunder charges filed against him, alleging that the case is part of a political effort to weaken the Senate bloc aligned with Vice President Sara Duterte. Estrada claimed he had received several offers to have the plunder and graft cases dropped if he agreed to leave the new Senate majority coalition but rejected them. Estrada said he cannot sacrifice the independence of the Senate to improve my personal circumstances. The beleaguered lawmaker framed the plunder case as an assault on the autonomy of the Senate, which “must remain free from political coercion, free from undue influence, and free from any scheme designed to weaken its constitutional role as a co-equal and independent branch of government.”

Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested; no bail recommended

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said he led the police on Monday to arrest Senator Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada at the Senate following the issuance of an arrest warrant in a plunder case, despite objections from Senate leaders. Remulla said authorities moved swiftly to enforce the warrant to avoid a repeat of the escape of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa. He noted that the Sandiganbayan did not recommend bail for Estrada and four co-accused. Former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan has surrendered to authorities but was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, Remulla added.

Prices slash across all fuels; PH plans regional reserves with Japan’s help

The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed this week will see broad price rollbacks, with reductions starting at P4.76 per liter for gasoline, P9.26 for diesel, and P10.86 for kerosene.

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img