Practice question
An effects-based restraint requires costly new infrastructure to meet a legal service obligation and international supply pressure. The investigator treats compliance costs, consumer access and global competition as legally irrelevant because one local rival lost contracts. Which analysis follows Section 26?
- The rival’s lost contracts are conclusive
- Legal obligations excuse every restraint automatically
- The Commission must assess the listed context, actual or potential competitive harm and efficiencies, and the risk of undue intervention
- No market inquiry is permitted
- International competition always overrides consumer interests
Legal references
- RA 10667, Philippine Competition Act, Sections 4, 14-15 and 24-27: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2015/ra_10667_2015.html
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