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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a 2-subject course that focuses on the legal framework in the Philippines
for consumer protection against (a) unsafe and sub-standard products and services, and
(b) illegal business conduct that harms competition and consumers.
Illegal business conduct includes (i) unconscionable sales acts and practices, and
(ii) anti-competitive behavior of persons and entities engaged in any trade, industry and
commerce in the Philippines.
1. We will study the principles, laws and regulations which apply to transactions
involving products and services, as well as their sale, advertising and
promotion.
2. Topics in this elective course are related to core Law subjects such as
Constitutional Law, Corporation Law, Obligations and Contracts, Civil Law
and Criminal Law. Students are thus able to apply the relevant provisions of
these laws in the assessment, handling and resolution of consumer issues and
disputes.
1. We will study the concepts and principles in competition law, and the
Philippine Competition Act (RA 10667), its Implementing Rules and
Regulations and other competition-related laws.
3. We will consider:
(a) local and global business realities (i.e., challenges and restrictions that
confront business organizations);
(b) current decisions and actions taken by Government authorities within and
outside the Philippines against conduct deemed anti-competitive; and
(c) how we can enable competition law compliance.
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4. Topics in this elective course are related to core Law subjects such as
Constitutional Law, Corporation Law, Obligations and Contracts and
Intellectual Property Law. Students are thus able to spot and address
Competition Law issues in these areas of law practice.
1987 Constitution
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2. Art. XVI, Sec. 9
3. Art. XVI, Sec. 11 (2)
4. Art. XIII, Sec. 11
5. Art. XIII, Sec. 12
6. Art. XV, Sec. 3 (2)
Case:
Roma Drug v. RTC of Guagua
G.R. No. 149907, April 16, 2009
b. Health products under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (RA
3720)*, as amended by the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009
(RA 9711)**
*Refer to amended Sec. 10 of RA 3720
**Refer to Sec. 9 of RA 9711 for amendment to Sec. 10, RA 3720
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e. Toys and Games under the Toy and Game Safety Labeling Act of
2013 (RA 10620)
Sec. 4, RA 10620
Rule III, Secs. 1.17, 1.30, IRR of RA 10620
a. Supplier
Art. 4, par. bu), RA 7394
b. Manufacturer
Art. 4, par. ac), RA 7394
Sec. 10, Par. (v), RA 3720, as amended by RA 9711
c. Seller
(Reseller)/Distributor/Importer/Exporter/Wholesaler/Trad
er
Art. 4, pars. ac), bn), RA 7394
Sec. 10, pars. (r), (bb), (cc), RA 3720 as amended by RA 9711
Sec. 10, par. (mm), RA 3720 as amended by RA 9711
d. Buyer/Retailer/Dealer
Art. 4, par. bk), RA 7394
Sec. 10, par. (mm), RA 3720 as amended by RA 9711
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Secs. 4.1, 4.2, 85, 89, 90, RA 8293 (Intellectual Property Code)
Sec. 4, pars. bf), bx) RA 7394
h. Advertiser
Art. 4 (d), RA 7394
i. Consumer
Art. 4 (n), RA 7394
Case:
a. Licensing
Art. 10 (y), (ii), RA 3720 as amended by RA 9711
Art. 31, RA 7394
b. Registration
Art. 10 (kk), RA 3720 as amended by RA 9711
Art. 31, RA 7394
c. Standardization
Art. 5, 7, 14, RA 7394
RA 4109
f. Advertising
Art. 4, pars. a), b), RA 7394
Sec. 4 (a), RA 10611
Art. 110, RA 7394
Advertising Standards Council (ASC) Code of Ethics
g. Sales promotion
Art. 4, par. bm), RA 7394
Art. 109, 116-121, RA 7394
Cases:
Pepsi-Cola Products Phils. v. Pagdanganan
G. R. No. 167866, October 12, 2006
h. Credit transaction
Art. 4, par. y), RA 7394
j. Traceability
Sec. 4 (mm), RA 10611
k. Product recall
Art. 10, RA 7394
Sec. 4 (i), RA 3720 as amended by RA 9711
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FDA Circular 2016-012 dated 25 July 2016 (Guidelines on Product
Recall)
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II. Rights of Consumers
Art. 2, RA 7394
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5. Right of choice over goods and services offered in the market
under the Philippine Competition Act (RA 10667)
Sec. 2, RA 10667
6. Right to redress
Art. 11, RA 7394
Art. 68, par. f), RA 7394
Arts. 97, 100-102, 106, 122 (b), RA 7394
Case:
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Vivares v St. Theresa’s College, GR No. 202666 (September 29, 2014)
Case: Disini vs Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 203335, February 11, 2014
Case:
SEC v. Laigo, 768 SCRA 633 (2015)
G.R. No. 188639 | 2015-09-02
Sept 30
III. Legal Aspect of Consumer Transactions
A. Warranties
Art. 1545, Civil Code
Art. 1653, Civil Code
Arts. 67, 68, 70, 169, RA 7394
Sec. 3, pars. (m), (n), (h), Secs. 5-8, RA 10642
1. Express warranty
Art. 1546, Civil Code
2. Implied warranty
Arts. 1547, Civil Code
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4. Warranty against hidden defects or encumbrances upon the
thing sold
Arts. 1561 – 1571, Civil Code
Cases:
Ang v. Court of Appeals
G.R. No. 177874, September 29, 2008
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G.R. No. 164349, January 31, 2006
Cases:
Case:
William Golanco Construction Corporation vs PCIB
G.R. No. 142830, March 24, 2006
C. Contract of Adhesion
Cases:
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D. Consumer Issues
Case:
3. Adulteration
Case:
Department of Health v. Phil Pharma Wealth, Inc.
G.R. No. 182358, February 20, 2013
4. Misbranding or mislabeling
5. Underfilling
6. Counterfeit Products
7. Unfair Competition (Passing Off)
8. False and/or Misleading Advertising and Promotion
9. Unauthorized access and/or misuse of personal and
confidential information
10. Fraud
11. Negligence in supply of products or provision of services
Case:
Oct 21
Closing Activity:
Drafting pleadings based on a hypothetical product recall scenario:
Group 1 – Memorandum for Complainant
Group 2 – Memorandum for Defendant
Group 3 - Decision
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Oct 28 - midterms
A. Self-regulation in Advertising
ASC Code of Ethics (part of ASC Guidebook), available at
http://asc.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ASC_Guidebook.pdf
1. Overview of competition
a. Entity
Case:
Intel Corporation v. Commission, Judgment of the Court, Case C-
413/14P, EU:C:2017:632 (September 6, 2017)
b. Agreement
d. Monopolies
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Case:
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Cases:
l. Unfair Competition
Cases:
Cases:
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PCC Commission Decision No. 03-M-021/2019, Proposed Acquisition
by Universal Robina Corp. of Assets of CADPI ad RHI
Case:
Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. PSKS, Inc.
551 US 877 (2007)
o. Predatory Pricing
Case:
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4. Monopolies and the Government
Case:
Cases:
RA 8293 (as amended by RA 9502), Sec. 74, Sec. 93, Sec. 93-A, Sec. 97
RA 8293 (as amended by RA 9502), Sec. 87, Section 88
PCC Clarificatory Note No. 19-001 (Coverage of Compulsory Notification
in Land Acquisition)
Case:
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c.Anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions
PCA, Sec. 20
IRR, Rule 4
PCA, Sec. 15
IRR, Rule 8, sec. 5; Rule 3, sec. 3
d. Forbearance
PCA, Sec. 28
e. Trade Associations
PCA, Sec. 48
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Rules of Procedure of the Philippine Competition Commission
Dec 9 [Dec. 16, first hour]
c. PCC Review of Mergers and Acquisitions
PCA, Chapter IV
PCC Rules on Merger Procedure
PCC Merger Review Guidelines
PCC Memorandum Circular No. 18-001; Commission Resolution No.
01-2020
PCC Clarificatory Notes on Notification
PCC Guidelines on Notification of Joint Ventures: The treatment of
joint ventures
PCA, Chapter VI
PCA, Section 41
Act No. 3247, Section 6
PCA, Sec. 45
Civil Code, Art. 28
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Dec 16 [Dec. 16, second hour]
• Group boycott
• Loyalty Rebates
• Growth Bonuses
• Exclusivity (e.g., ice cream freezer exclusivity)
• Tying and Bundling
• Open Book Pricing
• Sharing of Commercially Sensitive Information
• Use of Competitor Intelligence, Benchmarking
• Joint Purchasing
• Joint Research and Innovations
• Joint Production Agreements
• Joint Marketing (e.g., co-branding)
• Joint Sustainability Initiatives
• Welcome Packs, Wargames and Wargames Language
• Standardization of products (within an industry)
• Category Management and Shelf Space Arrangements
• Loan syndication
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