The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) have signed an agreement to strengthen their partnership and promote fair competition in the data transmission industry.
PCC chairman Michael Aguinaldo and NTC commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez signed the memorandum of agreement (MoA) Friday.
The deal directs the two agencies to develop cooperation mechanisms and information-sharing tools to ensure effective enforcement and fair competition, in line with the Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA).
“By working together, we can protect the sector from entities that seek to monopolize or undermine telecommunications, to the detriment of consumers,” Aguinaldo said.
“The PCC remains committed to supporting the law’s implementation through technical assistance, joint enforcement and policy coordination,” he said.
Under the agreement, the PCC and NTC will work together on joint market monitoring, policy development, enforcement actions and capacity-building initiatives.
It also establishes protocols for information exchange, coordination on merger reviews and investigations and the creation of joint task forces when needed.
Lopez also underscored the value of inter-agency collaboration in fostering a fair telecommunications environment, noting the NTC’s commitment to ensuring fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory practices.
“This agreement paves the way for strong collaboration and responsible data sharing, allowing us to better serve Filipino consumers,” she said.
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