President Benigno S. Aquino III has launched a campaign against cartel, monopoly, and other anti-competitive practices and designated the Department of Justice (DoJ) to lead the government’s legal battle against those who restrain free trade.
President Aquino issued Executive Order No. 45 designating the DoJ as the “Competition Authority” amid the administration’s efforts to promote healthy competition and level the playing field in the market. [ FULL STORY ]
