PRESS RELEASE
19 September 2025

PCC, NTC sign agreement to strengthen competition in the data transmission sector

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to formalize their partnership in promoting fair competition and regulatory coordination in the data transmission industry. The signing ceremony took place today, with PCC Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo and NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez serving as the official signatories.

NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez and PCC Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo

The MoA is pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 12234, otherwise known as the Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), which mandates the PCC and NTC to develop interagency cooperation mechanisms, including information-sharing tools, to ensure effective enforcement and uphold the principles of fair competition in the data transmission industry.

Aguinaldo emphasized the significance of the agreement in advancing the goals of the KPA. “This partnership with the NTC is a crucial step toward building a competitive and inclusive data transmission landscape. By working together, we can safeguard the sector from the dangers of those that would seek to damage or monopolize telecommunications to the detriment of consumers. The PCC remains committed to supporting the implementation of the law through technical assistance, joint enforcement, and policy coordination,” he said.

Meanwhile, Lopez underscored the importance of interagency collaboration in fostering a competitive telecommunications environment. “We are committed to fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory practices across the industry. This agreement sets the stage for strong interagency collaboration and responsible data sharing, enabling us to fulfill our mandates and better serve Filipino consumers,” she said.

(L-R) NTC Deputy Commissioner Andres Castelar, Jr., NTC Commissioner Ella Blanca Lopez, PCC Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo, and PCC Executive Director Kenneth Tanate

Under the MoA, the PCC and NTC will collaborate on joint market monitoring, policy development, enforcement actions, and capacity-building initiatives. The agreement also establishes protocols for information exchange, coordination on merger reviews and investigations, and the creation of joint task forces when necessary.

The PCC continues to play a key role in the drafting of the law’s implementing rules and regulations, working closely with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Department of Economy, Planning and Development, NTC, and other stakeholders.

Memorandum of agreement signing between the PCC and the NTC

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REFERENCE:  
publicaffairs@phcc.gov.ph  
Public Affairs and Research Division
Communications and Knowledge Management Office
Philippine Competition Commission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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