Gov't lawyers told to uphold competition principles

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) emphasized the importance of upholding competition principles in the practice of law among government counsels as it recently conducted an orientation for government lawyers on the revised lawyer's code of conduct.

- CATHERINE TALAVERA

In a statement, the PCC said the orientation for government lawyers covered the newly revised Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) and the National Competition Policy (NCP).

PCC chairperson Michael Aguinaldo underscored the significance of market competition in driving economic growth and enhancing consumer welfare.

"By requiring government entities to imbibe competitive principles in the pursuit of their respective mandates, we move a step closer to ensuring that every Filipino reaps the benefits of competition," Aguinaldo said.