Office for Competition

Job Advertisement for Office of Competition:

One National Coordinator - for activities in the field of Competition Policy and Law, to be based at the Office for Competition (OFC) in Manila, Philippines

Economist / Financial Analyst - Economics Division

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Guidelines Governing the Implementation of Executive Order No. 45, series of 2011, Designating the Department of Justice as the Competition Authority

Download: Office for Competition (OFC) Guidelines

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Proclamation No. 384:

DECLARING 5 DECEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS "NATIONAL COMPETITION DAY"

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“Advancing Economic Justice for All”

DOJ-OFC Holds Capacity-Building Workshop for Sectoral Regulators (News article)

The Department of Justice – Office for Competition (DOJ-OFC) successfully concluded the workshop entitled “Theory of Competition Law, Case Handling and Investigative Technique” at the Bohol Beach Club in Panglao Island, Bohol last March 6-10, 2012.

Held in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the participants which include members of the Office for Competition and representatives from the different sector regulators were briefed by the Filipino speakers, Dr. Rafaelita Aldaba of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and Dr. Ma. Joy Abrenica of the University of the Philippines School of Economics (UPSE), on the basics of competition laws and policy, the need for a competition law and its effect on the economy. continue reading

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 45

The DOJ is hereby designated as the Competition Authority with the following duties and responsibilities:

a. Investigate all cases involving violations of competition laws and prosecute violators to prevent, restrain and punish monopolization, cartels and combinations in restraint of trade;

b. Enforce competition policies and laws to protect consumers from abusive, fraudulent, or harmful corrupt business practices;

c. Supervise competition in markets by ensuring that prohibitions and requirements of competition laws are adhered to, and to this end, call on other government agencies and/or entities for submission of reports and provision for assistance;

d. Monitor and implement measures to promote transparency and accountability in markets;

e. Prepare, publish and disseminate studies and reports on competition to inform and guide the industry and consumers; and

f. Promote international cooperation and strengthen Philippine trade relations with other countries, economies, and institutions in trade agreements.

The Office shall be manned by such number of staff including legal and technical experts, consultants and resource persons to effectively and efficiently pursue its mandate. The Secretary of Justice shall designate the Chief/Head and members of the said Office.

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DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 844

Subject: DESIGNATION OF PERSONNEL FOR THE OFFICE FOR COMPETITION (OFC)

In the interest of the service and pursuant to the provisions of existing laws, Assistant Secretary GERONIMO L. SY, this Department, is hereby designated as Assistant Secretary-in-Charge for the Office for Competition (OFC) created under Executive Order No. 45 entitled "Designating the Department of Justice as the Competition Authority."

The OFC team is constituted with the following members:

A. National Bureau of Investigation

1. Investigation Agent II CATHERINE A. CAMPOSANO
2. Investigation Agent II FRAYN M. BANAWA

B. Legal Staff

5. State Counsel V MARLYN L. ANGELES
6. State Counsel IV BERNADETTE C. ONGOCO
7. State Counsel IV PRECIOUS L. POJAS
8. State Counsel IV ADONIS P. SULIT
9. State Counsel III NOEL O. ADRIATICO
10. State Counsel II MA. CHRISTINA V. ABALOS
11. State Counsel I FLORINA C. AGTARAP
12. State Counsel I KATRINA FRANCES M. DOMINGO

C. Office of the Government Corporate Counsel

13. Assistant Government Corporate Counsel RODOLFO C. SABIO
14. Government Corporate Attorney OWEN M. VIDAD

D. Office of the Solicitor General

15. Associate Solicitor I KAREN M. MALABANAN
16. Associate Solicitor I JOHN DALE A. BALLINAN
17. Associate Solicitor I MA. CRISTINA L. NAVARRO

The Office for Competition (OFC) may require the assistance and cooperation of relevant personnel in the performance of its functions.

This Order supersedes D.O. No. 876 dated December 23, 2010, takes effect immediately and shall remain in force until further orders.

(signed)
Hon. LEILA M. DE LIMA
Secretary

Speech - 29 February 2012

"Tools and Techniques for Detection and Investigation of Anti-Competitive Practices with Focus on Cartels"

by
Ambassador GUY LEDOUX

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Speech - 12 October 2011, 10:00am

COMPETITION: ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL

by
Hon. LEILA M. DE LIMA
Secretary

Good morning to all of you, colleagues, partners and friends in the quest for good governance reforms under our dear President.

I thank you for the delightful invitation to your very timely event, “One. Global. Filipino, Driving Partnerships, Sharpening our Competitive Edge”.

But really, it is not the usual fare for a Secretary of Justice to talk to business titans and big executives in the matter of how business react, on the types of markets, or on the cutting edge issues of trade, investment, and competition. You are, after all, the experts and the economic engines of the country. Our only role in the Department is to support your goals, partner with you in your
innovations, and be your ally in development... continue reading Competition: Economic Justice for All

VISION

A just and peaceful society anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, fairness and truth.

MISSION

Towards the effective, efficient and equitable administration of justice specifically economic justice that promotes a culture of competition and levels the playing field by providing guidance and enforcing competition policy and law.

PRINCIPLES

Fairness, Accountability and Transparency
Rules-based, Respect for Market Dynamics
Consultative and Participative

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS AND WORKING GROUPS

A. Advocacy and Partnerships

B. Business and Economics

C. Enforcement and Legal

D. Consumer Protection and Welfare

E. Policy and Planning

F. Administration

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Executive Order No. 45, 9 June 2011
Department Order No. 844, 10 October 2011