The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to promote fair competition and improve regulatory coordination in the country’s land transportation sector.
PCC chairperson Michael Aguinaldo and LTO Executive Director Greg Pua Jr. signed the agreement on June 25, 2025, at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City.
“It is our hope that this joint objective will help steer us toward a future where every Filipino commuter and motorist reaps the benefits of a healthy, dynamic and competitive transport system — where no entity abuses its dominance, and every Filipino can conveniently exercise their right to mobility,” Aguinaldo said.
Under the agreement, both agencies committed to closer coordination on matters involving suspected anti-competitive behavior or abuse of dominance in the transport sector.
This includes mutual notification of potential violations, alignment of policies with competition principles, and coordinated investigative and enforcement efforts, including the creation of joint task forces when needed.
The PCC and LTO will also share relevant information and documents in accordance with confidentiality and data privacy laws, conduct joint capacity-building activities such as workshops and case conferences, and convene regular meetings to address emerging issues and ensure effective implementation of the MOA.
“Competition and private transportation can work hand in hand in shaping a system where traffic routes are more efficient, roads are safer, and lives are meaningfully improved. I believe this MOA will enable the PCC to support the LTO in continuing the good work it has begun,” Aguinaldo said.
The commission earlier signed similar agreements with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in March and with Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) in May.
Established under the Philippine Competition Act, the PCC is the country’s primary authority on competition policy. It is mandated to promote consumer welfare by investigating and addressing anti-competitive conduct, including cartels, abuse of dominant position and harmful mergers and acquisitions.
