Ralph Clarence I.

Nicodemus October 14,

2019 1CAC
Managerial Economics

Company: Meralco
Market Status: Monopoly
Background:
a private distribution utility organized on May 7, 1919 which holds a congressional
franchise under Republic Act (RA) No. 9209 effective June 28, 2003. RA 9209
granted MER a 25-year franchise valid through June 28, 2028 to construct, operate,
and maintain the electric distribution system in the cities and municipalities of
Bulacan, Cavite, Metro Manila, and Rizal and certain cities, municipalities, and
barangays in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Pampanga, and Quezon.

Current Owners:
Beacon Electric Asset Holdings, Inc.: 34.96%
JG Summit Holdings, Inc.: 29.56%
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation: 10.5%
First Philippine Holdings Corporation: 3.94%
First Philippine Utilities Corporation: 0.01%
Others/Public stock: 21.03%

Chairman: Manuel V. Pangilinan

President and CEO: Atty. Ray C. Espinosa

Existing Competition:
1. AboitizPower
2. Energy Development
3. Visayan Electric
4. EDF Energy
5. Ovo Energy
6. Ecotricity
7. UK Power Reserve
Company: Manila Water
Market Status: Monopoly
Background:
Manila Water Company, Inc. is the exclusive provider of water and used water
services to over six million people in the Manila Water Concession, particularly the
East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal Province, consisting of 23 cities and
municipalities. These include Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan,
Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, San Andres and Sta. Ana in Manila, as
well as the following cities and towns in Rizal: Angono, Antipolo, Baras, Binangonan,
Cainta, Cardona, Jalajala, Morong, Pililia, Rodriguez, San Mateo, Tanay, Taytay, and
Teresa.

Manila Water is a publicly listed company and a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, one
of the oldest and most respected conglomerates in the Philippines with a diversified
business portfolio.

Current Owners:
Ayala Corporation

Chairman: Fernando Zobel de Ayala

President and CEO: Jose Rene Gregory D. Almendras

Existing Competition:
None
Company: Maynilad
Market Status: Monopoly
Background:
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is the water and wastewater services
provider for the 17 cities and municipalities that comprise the West Zone of the
greater Metro Manila area. In 1997, the company was granted a 25-year exclusive
concession by the Philippine Government, through the Metropolitan Waterworks and
Sewerage System (MWSS), to operate, maintain and invest in the water and
sewerage system in Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Manila, Muntinlupa, Navotas,
Pasay, Parañaque, Valenzuela, parts of Quezon City, a part of Makati, Cavite City,
and the municipalities of Rosario, Imus, Noveleta, Bacoor, and Kawit in Cavite.

Current Owners:
DMCI Holdings, Inc.
Metro Pacific Investment Corporation

Chairman: Manuel V. Pangilinan

President and CEO: Ramoncito Fernandez

Existing Competition:
None
Company: ABS - CBN
Market Status: Oligopoly
Background:
ABS-CBN Corporation (ABS) is a media and entertainment organization in the
Philippines. The Company is primarily involved in television and radio broadcasting
as well as in the production of television and radio programming for domestic and
international audiences and other related businesses.

ABS produce a variety of entertainment programs in multiple genres and news

programs that are aired on free-to-air television. The Company is also a radio
broadcaster, operating 19 radio stations throughout the key cities of the Philippines.
ABS provide news and entertainment programming for nine channels on cable TV.
The Company also owns cinema and music production and distribution outfits in the
country and brings its content to worldwide audiences via cable, satellite, online,
and mobile.

Current Owners:
Lopez Group of Companies

Chairman: Martin L. Lopez

President and CEO: Carlo L. Katigbak

Existing Competition:
1. GMA Network
2. Tv5 Television
Company: Unioil
Market Status: Oligopoly
Background:
The Unioil Group of Companies is an organization engaged in the downstream
petroleum industry.

Since 1966, it has been a consistent supplier of quality petroleum products for both
automative and industrial use for the Philippine archipelago. Its recent operation of
a network of service stations, coupled with its intensive involvement in oil trading
has made it one of the most innovative companies in the region.

Unioil’s creative approach in meeting the needs of its customers has revolutionized
the concept of how an oil company can do business with both small and large
customers. With a vast range of superior products and services, Unioil delivers to a
prestigious roster of clients in the aviation, petroleum, steel, automotive,
construction, and other manufacturing / industrial industries.

Current Owners:
Unioil Petroleum Philippines, inc

Chairman: Paul Co
President and CEO: Kenneth C. Pundanera

Existing Competition:
1. Petron
2. Shell
3. Caltex
Company: Bon Chon
Market Status: Monopolistic Competition
Background:
Bonchon is a franchise specialized in Korean-style fried chicken with a variety of
savory Asian fusion dishes and Korean specialties. Bonchon was born in Busan,
South Korea and is raised in the heart of New York City.

Bonchon has risen to fame, due to the popularity of its one-of-a-kind signature fried
chicken. Bonchon has become a household name in the Philippines, Thailand,
Indonesia, and China and is continuing to expand all over the globe with rapid
growth in the United States.

Bonchon prides itself in the fact that all chicken is made to order, using the highest
quality ingredients. Bonchon offers a variety of dining experiences for one to enjoy.
Current Owners:
Unioil Petroleum Philippines, inc

Founder: Jinduk Seo

President and CEO: Flynn Dekker

Existing Competition:
1. Jollibee
2. McDonalds
3. Kyochon
4. Wingstop
5. Buffalo Wild Wings
Company: Bruno’s Barbers
Market Status: Monopolistic Competition
Background:
Bruno’s Barbers has been in the business for 21 years, known for its precision cuts,
the mentholated scalp treatment and ear cleaning. Through the years, men brought
their wives or girlfriends who had their nails done at the barbershop while they had
a shave or haircut. It seemed natural to venture into the salon.

Current Owners:
Bruno Services Corp.

Founder: Marco Pascual

President and CEO: Amy Manas

Existing Competition:
1. GQ Barbershop
2. Fix Salon
3. Felipe & Sons Barberdashery

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Food & Beverage Magazine. (2019, April 10). Bonchon Introduces New 'Sweet
Crunch' Sauce to Its Famous Korean Fried Chicken & Wings. Retrieved from
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https://bonchon.com/franchising/.

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