Thursday, 1 October 2026
6 days ago
‘Strong hands’ set to absorb up to two-thirds of GCash IPO shares
The company's prospectus shows that cornerstone investors are expected to account for about 68.8 percent of the offer shares if the overallotment option is not exercised, or about 59.8 percent if the option is fully exercised. Their commitments are also expected to substantially cover the institutional portion of the offering, subject to any reallocation.
9 Mar 2026
9:44AM
PH antimonopoly regulator clears Avon ownership deal with no competition concerns
Philippine Competition Commission has cleared a global acquisition involving the Avon business after reviewing its potential impact on the Philippine market where the brand operates.
18 Nov 2025
2:41PM
PH anti-monopoly watchdog flags bid-rigging in Bulacan flood projects
The government’s widening flood-control corruption scandal deepened on Thursday after antitrust investigators uncovered alleged bid-rigging in Bulacan projects.
3 Oct 2025
2:33PM
PH antimonopoly body probes flood control bid-rigging; firms face fines up to P275M each
Firms found to be colluding on flood control bids could each face fines of up to P275 million under the Philippine Competition Act, the country’s antitrust regulator warned.
8 Jul 2025
1:30PM
PH antimonopoly body eyes tougher audits, monitoring to protect water consumers
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) explored opportunities to improve regulation and competition in the water distribution sector in a strategic policy dialogue held on June 11.
31 Jan 2025
1:57PM
Antimonopoly watchdog flags weakening free TV competition after ABS-CBN shutdown
A new study by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) warned that competition in the free television industry has weakened after ABS-CBN Corp.’s franchise nonrenewal, leaving GMA Network with a 93 percent market share.
23 Dec 2024
11:44PM
Power giants secure $3.3-B LNG deal to boost PH energy sector
Energy giants Meralco PowerGen Corp., Aboitiz Power Corp., and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. hailed the Philippine Competition Commission’s approval of their $
14 Aug 2024
8:36AM
Consunji wins antimonopoly regulator's approval for P17.6-B Cemex Philippines deal
The Consunji Group has received approval from the Philippine Competition Commission to acquire Cemex Holdings Philippines, moving the group closer to acquiring the country’s fourth-largest cement company by the end of 2024.
3 Aug 2024
2:12PM
PH antitrust body seals ASEAN competition deal, boosting fair trade
The Philippine Competition Commission hosted the final negotiation for the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition.
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