About the Course

This self-paced online course provides a guide on the merger notification and review process of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC). The PCC aims to promote fair market competition to help achieve a vibrant and inclusive economy and to expand consumer choices to improve consumer welfare. One of the departments of the PCC is the Mergers and Acquisitions Office (MAO) which ensures that mergers and acquisitions transactions do not substantially lessen competition in the market.


Target Audience

This online course is designed for businesses or anyone who would like to learn about the process of PCC's merger notification and review.


Methodology/How to Complete this Course:
  • Watch five (5) video modules
  • Accomplish the online evaluation/feedback form
  • Certificate issued upon completion of course requirements

Introduction: External Services of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office (MAO)
A Guide on PCC's Merger Notification and Review Process
Introduction: External Services of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office (MAO)
Module 1: Requesting a Pre-Notification Consultation
A Guide on PCC's Merger Notification and Review Process
After completing course: Introduction: External Services of the Mergers and Acquisitions Office (MAO)
Module 1: Requesting a Pre-Notification Consultation


Module 2: Filling out of Notification Forms
A Guide on PCC's Merger Notification and Review Process
After completing course: Module 1: Requesting a Pre-Notification Consultation
Module 2: Filling out of Notification Forms




Module 3: Submitting the Notification Forms
A Guide on PCC's Merger Notification and Review Process
After completing course: Module 2: Filling out of Notification Forms
Module 3: Submitting the Notification Forms
Module 4: Conduct of Sufficiency Determination Stage
A Guide on PCC's Merger Notification and Review Process
After completing course: Module 3: Submitting the Notification Forms
Module 4: Conduct of Sufficiency Determination Stage