The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have agreed to foster a more robust policies against anti-competitive behavior in the land transportation sector in the country.
PCC Chairperson Michael Aguinaldo and LTO Executive Director, Atty. Greg Pua, Jr. led the signing of a memorandum of agreement on June 25, 2025 ceremony at the LTO office in Quezon City.
“It is our hope that this joint objective will help steer us towards a future where every Filipino commuter and motorist reaps the benefits of a healthy, dynamic, and competitive transport situation, where no entity abuses its dominance, and where every Filipino can conveniently exercise their right to mobility,” Aguinaldo said.
To strengthen their collaboration, the PCC and LTO have agreed under the MoA to notify each other of suspected anti-competitive behavior or abuses of dominance in the land transportation sector; align regulations with competition principles during policy formulation; and lend support for investigations and enforcement of competition laws, including forming a joint task force when necessary.
The agencies will also share relevant information and documents, subject to confidentiality and data privacy laws; conduct joint capacity-building activities such as workshops and case conferences; and hold regular meetings to discuss common concerns and ensure the agreement’s effective implementation.
“Competition and private transportation can work hand in hand in molding a transport situation where traffic routes are efficient, roads are safer, and human lives are tangibly improved. I believe this MOA will allow the PCC to support the LTO as it continues to do the good work it has started,” Aguinaldo added.
This MOA with the LTO marks the PCC’s 34th such agreement across various sectors. This year alone, the PCC has already forged partnerships with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) in March and Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) in May.
The PCC, established under the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), safeguards consumer welfare by prohibiting anti-competitive agreements, abuses of dominance, and mergers and acquisitions that harm market competition.
