The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has extended its oversight of Grab Holdings Inc. and MyTaxi.PH Inc. with the signing of the 2025 Undertaking on Sept. 16. The agreement reaffirms the companies' voluntary commitments.

The agreement strengthens the PCC's monitoring of Grab's driver incentive schemes to ensure they protect commuter choice and foster fair competition in the ride-hailing market.

Under the 2025 Undertaking, Grab agreed to subject its 15th and 16th quarterly compliance reports, covering May 1 to Oct. 31, 2023, to a review by a PCC-appointed third-party monitor.

The monitor will determine whether Grab's incentive programs breach non-exclusivity commitments by discouraging drivers and operators from joining rival platforms.

The evaluation will follow an incentives monitoring framework and consider factors such as trip requirements, policy duration, coverage and overall market behavior.

Should the assessment reveal violations of the Philippine Competition Act, the PCC reserves the authority to impose penalties and pursue enforcement action against the ride-hailing apps.

The 2025 Undertaking will run for one year and applies solely to GrabCar operations in Metro Manila. It underscores the PCC's commitment to keeping the digital transport sector competitive, ensuring commuters continue to enjoy choice, transparency and fair market conditions.