05/08/2026
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), through its Legislative Liaison Office, held a Best Advocates of Competition Network (BACON) session for representatives from various offices of the Quezon City Government Local Government Unit (LGU) on July 30. The activity aimed to build closer institutional collaboration between the PCC and the Quezon City LGU, fostering a shared understanding of how competition principles can support responsive governance, sound policymaking, and a resilient local economy.
Participants were introduced to the Philippine Competition Act, the PCC's mandate and enforcement functions, competition impact assessment, merger review processes, and prohibited anti-competitive business practices. The discussion also covered the PCC’s emerging role in digital markets; key competition issues affecting micro, small, and medium enterprises; and the vital role of LGUs in safeguarding market fairness.
The BACON session was attended by representatives from the Office of the City Vice Mayor, Office of Councilor Naneth Daza, Office of the City Administrator, City Treasurer's Office, Business Permits and Licensing Department, Public Employment Service Office, Quezon City University, Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office, Office of the City Assessor, Quezon City Tourism Department, City Planning and Development Department, Market Development and Administration Department, Office of the Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Internal Audit Service, and the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO).
The activity also covered opportunities for technical collaboration with LEDIPO in support of the Quezon City Economic Development Incentives Code. The dialogue explored local fiscal incentives through a competition lens to ensure economic development initiatives remain transparent, non-discriminatory, and market-friendly.
Through the BACON initiative, the PCC works closely with government partners to put the National Competition Policy into practice. By sharing knowledge and tools with LGUs, the Commission helps build fair markets that encourage business innovation, boost economic growth, and protect consumers.
