Philippines antitrust commission restores 30-day merger filing rule
( September 22, 2026, 08:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippine Competition Commission on Monday reinstated the 30-day notification period for mergers and acquisitions, requiring parties to file notification forms within 30 calendar days of signing definitive agreements. The PCC is granting a 90-day notification window for transactions signed during the Covid-19 interim guidelines and before the new rules take effect, provided no act of consummation has occurred. The commission said the measure establishes a timeline for transactions covered by the earlier waiver. The PCC’s rules on expedited merger review will remain suspended while it reviews existing guidelines. The memorandum circular will take effect 15 days after publication.The document is attached. ...
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