Philippine Competition Commission launches study on concert ticketing industry

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has launched a market study into the local concert ticketing industry. The watchdog is seeking input from Filipino concertgoers regarding their experiences with physical outlets and online platforms.

The study aims to “recommend measures to protect consumer interests and foster a fair and competitive market environment.” This move follows increased global scrutiny of the sector, such as a U.S. federal jury finding Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for monopolization.

Prominent ticketing services in the Philippines include SM Tickets, Ticketmaster, TicketNet, TicketWorld, Ticketmelon, TicketMAX, and HelixPay.