On December 3, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU) held a competition dialogue at the Quezon City Hall.

PCC Chairperson Michael G. Aguinaldo underscored the critical role of LGUs in fostering fair competition to benefit consumers and businesses alike. “By ensuring fair competition, we can achieve better quality products, more reasonable prices, and increased innovation,” Aguinaldo said. He also highlighted the significance of Administrative Order No. 44, which mandates all government agencies to adopt pro-competitive policies.

Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte recognized the importance of collaboration in addressing competition issues and welcomed further dialogue. Belmonte and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod committed to exploring opportunities for cooperation with the PCC.

Both PCC and the QC LGU recognize the importance and benefits of promoting free and fair market competition.
Representatives from the Competition Enforcement Office, Mergers and Acquisitions Office, and Economics Office provided a brief overview of the Philippine Competition Act and the National Competition Policy for city councilors and top leadership in various offices in the QC LGU.

By continuously engaging LGUs, the PCC hopes to strengthen the promotion and enforcement of fair competition in the markets for a more inclusive economic growth.
 

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REFERENCE:  
publicaffairs@phcc.gov.ph  
PCC Public Affairs and Research Division