( June 16, 2026, 03:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippine Competition Commission is seeking stakeholder feedback on a draft circular that would overhaul the process for exempting public-private partnership, or PPP, projects from compulsory merger notification. The proposal aligns PCC procedures with the PPP Code, consolidates existing exemption rules and identifies categories of projects that may qualify for streamlined treatment, including those involving digital infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, research and development, regional airports and maritime ports. It also sets timelines, documentary requirements and review procedures for exemption applications. Comments are due by June 19, as the PCC moves to modernize competition oversight of PPP transactions.Statement follows. Document is attached....
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