Europe-PH News
RP Fresh Fruits, Veggies Find New Market In Europe
March 17, 2013
Exporters of the country's fresh fruits and vegetables can diversify export markets and should find good opportunities in Europe as a new market to trade farm produce from the Philippines, the European Chamber of Commerce of Philippines (ECCP) said. Read More
Cebu Businessmen Pledge to Promote Ethical Business Standards
March 13, 2013
The Integrity Initiative project brought together CEOs and BODs of Cebu’s business organizations to sign and make their pledge to promote ethical business standards at the Casino Espanol de Cebu last March 4, 2013. Read More
Business It Is
March 11, 2013
It was business as usual for former US ambassador to the Philippines and US-Philippines Society chairman John Negroponte as he recently visited the country. Read More
Rizal said so
March 11, 2013
When Gen. Ricardo Carnicero, then military commander of Dapitan, asked the political detainee Jose Rizal what reforms should be done in Las Islas Pilipinas as at August of 1892, Rizal pointed out two clear actions: reform all branches of the (Spanish) administration and improve the morality of the governance. Such recommendations were brought up to then Governor-General Eulogio Despujol at the central government in Manila. Read More
Bosch, ECCP Push For Fuel Efficiency
March 11, 2013
Thanks to modern technology, drivers are now able to pin down vehicular problems and effortlessly find solutions for a long drive ahead. However, regular car check-ups and professional assessment remain essential to proper car maintenance. Read More
Keen to Increase Investments in PHL
February 27, 2013
A high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) calls for more openness in the country’s foreign investment law. The lawmakers said EU, the world’s largest stockholder, is keen on investing in the Philippines. Read More
JFC's Arangkada Advocacy Moving
February 26, 2013
The Phillippines can grow by as much as 10 percent, according to John Forbes, senior adviser of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (Amcham). Forbes, however, quantified that the country needs to work on several stumbling blocks. Read More
Europe MPs Explore Ways To Boost PH Ties
February 25, 2013
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently hosted a delegation of European Union members of parliament (MPs) who visited the country to identify opportunities and measures that can further strengthen Philippine- European relations. Read More
Gov't May Open More Areas to Foreigners
February 20, 2013
Manila, Philippines - The government is revisiting its list of businesses prohibited to foreign investors but notes that the revisions will not include lifting constitutional restrictions on foreign equity and foreign professionals. Read More
Euro MPs back UN arbitration of PH-China row
February 17, 2013
Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has obtained support from visiting European Parliament members on the country’s quest for a peaceful solution to the conflicting territorial claims with China through arbitration. Read More
New Standard for FIT-Eligible Projects Set
February 13, 2013
The Government has come up with a decision to award renewable energy (RE) projects under the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme only to developers that can already start commercial operations of their facilities, officials said yesterday. "FIT allocation will be given to the first developers who can complete their projects. The completion means first to commence commercial operations of their RE projects," Department of Energy (DoE) Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla said in a text message. Read More
Tourism Tops Agenda In EU Meeting
February 12, 2013
A seven-member delegation from the European Parliament will be in the country until Feb. 15 and will be meeting with government officials and the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCP) and touring Mindanao. Read More
