Competition Policy Research Officer

JOB GRADE

5

OFFICE ASSIGNMENT

Mergers and Acquisitions Office

TYPE OF ENGAGEMENT

Contract of Service (Individual Contract)

DURATION

November - December 2026

(may be renewed for successive periods not exceeding six (6) months per renewal, and subject to availability of funds and applicable budget and auditing rules and regulations)

MONTHLY BASIC SALARY

The contractor shall receive a daily rate of PhP 1,794.15, inclusive of 20% premium to cover worker’s contributions, classified as voluntary or self-employed membership, to government-mandated social security programs (SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG), subject to adjustments based on actual membership and funding availability. Compensation is disbursed semi-monthly based on actual days worked, net of non-working holidays, official work suspensions, absences, tardiness, and undertimes.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration/Policy, Communications, Law, Arts and Sciences, or other fields relevant to the job

EXPERIENCE

None Required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall undertake to perform the following tasks during the Term of Contract:

• Assist in researching and drafting memoranda on matters concerning competition law and policy, as may be requested by MAO Attorneys and Directors;
• Assist in conducting research about mergers and acquisition transactions that have a direct, substantial and reasonably foreseeable effect on trade, industry or commerce in the Philippines;
• Assists in collecting, examining, and organizing evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation including:
• Assist in transcribing meetings and clarificatory hearings;
• Assist in keeping and maintaining database of all the records, data, or papers of the Division;
• Assist in scheduling meetings or clarificatory hearings; and
• Procures rooms, van, or other resources needed by the Monitoring Division
• Assists in the case management of investigations involving the violations of Sections 17, 20, 29(b), 29(c), and 38 of the PCA;
• Assists in conduct of investigation of cases involving the violations of Section 17, Section 20, Section 29 (b), and Section 29 (c) of the PCA
• Assist in conducting research and study of laws, jurisprudence, and issuances pertinent to the implementation of the PCA, its implementing rules and regulations, and other competition laws;
• Assist in the drafting of notices, requests, pleadings, motions or other papers required for the effective monitoring of the commitments and/or investigation of possible violations of the PCA.
• Assist in providing general administrative assistance, such as the drafting of Work and Financial Plan, Project Procurement Management Plan, Budget Proposals, Terms of Reference and other procurement documents; and
• Perform other functions that may be assigned from time to time.

DATE POSTED

October 30, 2026

DEADLINE OF APPLICATIONS

November 9, 2026

The PCC adheres to the existing general policy of no discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion and/or indigenous group membership in the implementation of its recruitment, selection, and placement.

Address your application letter to:

The Executive Director

Philippine Competition Commission

25/F Vertis North Corporate Center 1, North Avenue, Quezon City 1105

Attach the following documents:

• Letter of Application
• Latest Personal Data Sheet with Work Experience Sheet (can be downloaded through www.csc.gov.ph)
• Transcript of Records/Diploma

Email your application and the attachments to careers@phcc.gov.ph , subject of email is: Application for (position title) under (Office Assignment).

• Applications with incomplete documents will not be processed.