Practice question
A respondent proposes including imported goods as substitutes. Their arrival requires substantial shipping time and they face import restrictions. Should the Commission disregard those facts because the goods exist overseas?
- Yes, foreign existence alone establishes immediate substitution
- Yes, all imports must always be included
- No, foreign goods are always excluded
- No; availability, substitution time, distribution costs and access restrictions must be assessed
- Yes, tariffs are irrelevant by statute
Legal references
- RA 10667, Philippine Competition Act, Sections 4, 14–15 and 24–27: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/63120
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