By James Konstantin Galvez ( October 19, 2026, 07:54 GMT | Insight) -- Nearly all respondents in the Philippine onion-cartel case have sought reconsideration of a record 1.76 billion-peso ($28 million) fine imposed by the Philippine Competition Commission, MLex has learned. The PCC confirmed Monday that all respondents except Mark Castro Ocampo of Vegefru Producing Store had filed motions challenging the decision. Ocampo, who was declared in default, did not seek reconsideration. Respondents whose motions are rejected may appeal to the Court of Appeals, while separate criminal proceedings remain possible.Nearly all respondents in the Philippine onion-cartel case have sought reconsideration of a record 1.76 billion-peso ($28 million) fine imposed by the country's competition regulator, with only one respondent failing to challenge the decision, MLex has learned....
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