Competition Policy and Law in the Philippines: Advancing Economic Justice for All
Explore the competition policy and legal framework in the Philippines as overseen by the Office for Competition. Learn about key priorities, cases handled, issuances made, reports/studies conducted, and policy papers developed to promote fairness and competition in sectors such as transportation, energy, and telecommunications.
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PHILIPPINES Competition Policy and Law Heiddi Venecia R. Barrozo Director Office for Competition Department of Justice Advancing Economic Justice For All
Legal Framework Act No. 3247, An Act to Prohibit Monopolies and Combinations in Restraint of Trade (01 December 1925) Act No. 3815, The Revised Penal Code (08 December 1930) Constitution Price Act Downstream Oil Deregulation Law Government Procurement Reform Act EPIRA of 2001 Public Telecommunications Policy Act RA 4152 EO 45 Advancing Economic Justice For All
The Office for Competition Executive Order No. 45, series of 2011 designated the Department of Justice as the competition authority and created the Office for Competition Functions 1. Investigate cases 4. Monitor and implement measures 2. Enforce CPL 5. Prepare studies and reports 3. Supervise competition in markets cooperation and trade relations 6. Promote international Advancing Economic Justice For All
Priorities 1. Transportation 2. Energy 3. Telecommunications 4. Commodities Advancing Economic Justice For All
CASES Infringement Merger Received/Docketed 48 complaints Received/Referred 15 applications Closed/Terminated 30 complaints 2 cases (garlic and onion cartels) Cleared/Approved 10 applications Advancing Economic Justice For All
ISSUANCES Public Statements 1. gift certificates 2. ATM fees Advisory Opinions 1. airline ticket sales 2. broadband and mobile internet services 3. unlimited internet Advancing Economic Justice For All
Reports/Studies 3. Transport (Harbor Pilots) * Telecommunications * Energy * Transport (Tugs) 1. CIQ Reforms 2. Commodities (Garlic and Onion) Advancing Economic Justice For All
Policy Papers 1. Cooperation for Competition: The Role and Functions of a Competition Authority and Sectoral Regulatory Agencies 2. Governance in the Enforcement of CPL Advancing Economic Justice For All
Advocacy December 5 as National Competition Day 1st National Competition Conference 9 December 2014 4th ASEAN Competition Conference (16-17 July 2014) Quarterly Newsletter - updates on OFC enforcement and advocacy initiatives Advancing Economic Justice For All
Bilateral Cooperation Memorandum of Agreement with: 1. Department of Trade and Industry 2. International Finance Corporation 3. Securities and Exchange Commission 4. Philippine Ports Authority 5. Philippine Institute for Development Studies Memorandum of Understanding/Cooperation with: 1. Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) 2. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) * Development Partners Advancing Economic Justice For All
