Philippine competition regulator flags structural advantages in power retail sector
( June 11, 2026, 01:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippine Competition Commission said a study of the retail electricity market found high concentration and structural advantages for retail electricity suppliers affiliated with major power generators, raising concerns about long-term competition. The study also identified barriers to customer switching, including limited awareness of supplier-choice programs, complex contracts and metering-related delays. The PCC and the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation warned that heavy affiliate switching could restrict market diversification and agreed that market concentration and pricing behavior warrant closer monitoring.Statement follows....
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