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Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star
June 14, 2026 | 12:00am
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on June 9 to coordinate their efforts in promoting fair competition within the energy industry. The agreement, signed by PCC Executive Director Kenneth Tanate and IEMOP President and Chief Executive Officer Robinson Descanzo, establishes a framework for coordination, cooperation, and capacity building between the two parties to ensure a competitive electric power sector.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) have forged a partnership to promote fair competition in the energy sector.
A memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed by PCC executive director Kenneth Tanate and IEMOP president and CEO Robinson Descanzo on June 9 to establish a framework for the partnership.
Under the MOA, the PCC and IEMOP will work together to monitor and address competition concerns, including anti-competitive conduct and agreements prohibited under the Philippine Competition Act.
As part of the monitoring, the IEMOP will provide PCC with necessary reports and market data.
For its part, the PCC will provide technical guidance to IEMOP to help identify potential competition issues.
The parties will also conduct a review of market data and joint capacity-building activities for their personnel and participants on the wholesale electricity spot market.
The partnership is expected to help promote and protect market competition.
It is also expected to enhance institutional efficiency in monitoring the electric power industry.
“This framework allows us to work together more systematically in monitoring the electric power sector,” Tanate said.
“Through regular exchange of market data and aligning our technical capabilities with IEMOP’s operational insights, we can better perform our oversight functions, address potential competition concerns and support a stable market environment,” he said.
