By James Konstantin Galvez ( May 7, 2026, 03:22 GMT | Insight) -- The Philippine Competition Commission aims to rule within three months on its landmark onion cartel case, MLex has learned, as lawmakers intensify scrutiny over delays in the proceedings. The case has been held up by difficulties in serving summonses and other documents on respondents, with one respondent still unserved. Built partly on evidence seized during the PCC’s first antitrust dawn raid, the case could lead to a record 2.4 billion peso ($40.8 million) cartel penalty.The Philippine Competition Commission, or PCC, has set a self-imposed target to issue a decision in its landmark onion cartel case, MLex has learned, as lawmakers continue to press the agency over delays in resolving the proceedings.MLex understands the PCC en banc — the commission sitting as a full panel — aims to complete adjudication within three months, although the case has faced procedural delays tied largely to difficulties in serving summonses and other case documents on respondents.Only one respondent has yet to be served, preventing the proceedings from advancing.The delays have drawn scrutiny from members of Congress, who recently questioned PCC officials during hearings about the pace of the case and why a ruling has yet to be issued....
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