Europe-PH News
Local Business Leaders Urged to Push PHL EU Free Trade Agreement
January 16, 2013
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) urged local business leaders to encourage the Philippine government to move forward in starting negotiations with the European Union (EU) for a free-trade agreement (FTA). Read More
Domestic, Foreign Groups Push Eco Measures
January 16, 2013
Manila, Philippines - Domestic and foreign business groups are calling on legislative leaders to pass important business and economic measures that can help make the country more competitive before the upcoming elections. Read More
The Long Road Ahead
January 16, 2013
Mindanao, particularly the Muslim region, is seen as the next possible business destination as areas begin to open up with the signing of the Bangsamoro peace plan but basic structures need to be in place to entice ventures into the resource- rich area. Read More
LWUA Eyes Public-Private Partnership for Rural Water Supply Dev’t Program
January 03, 2013
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) will actively promote the public-private partnership scheme support its various water supply development projects in the countryside up to the end of the Aquino administration in 2016 which would entail a total capital investment of more than P9 billion. Read More
Philippine Image Abroad
January 03, 2013
Throughout 2012, I had occasion to visit ASEAN countries, Europe, South Africa and the United States. I am pleased to confirm that business groups abroad are very positive about the Philippines. They commend the President’s desire to remove corruption at all levels. They perceive the impeachment of the Chief Justice and the President’s stance on Reproductive Health as an indication of strong leadership. In 2013, they anticipate positive policy initiatives in the economic field. Read More
Cha-cha No longer a Priority?
December 27, 2012
A review of the Constitution’s economic provisions has fallen in priority for the Aquino administration, with a Palace official claiming the private sector was of the view that ownership limits were not a significant barrier to investments. Read More
Foreign Businessmen Await '˜Sin'€™ Tax Rules
December 27, 2012
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said the law still does not clarify excise taxes for spirits pursuant to a directive from the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read More
European Group Bullish on Free Trade Deal
December 26, 2012
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines said a free trade agreement between the Philippines and European Union can be sealed within the next three years. Read More
ECCP Holiday Announcement for December 2012
December 21, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT: Please be informed. Malacanang Palace has decla... Read More
Free-Trade Accord Between PHL-EU '€˜Very Realistic'€™ in Next Three Years
December 20, 2012
European businessmen in the country have committed to play an active role in creating a bridge between the Philippines and European Union (EU) so they can come to terms and conclude their proposed bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) in three years. Read More
Priority Bill Approvals Cap Congress Session
December 20, 2012
The 15th Congress ended its session for the year approving five priority bills since it opened last July, with business groups still looking forward to the passage of a key reform measure. Read More
PHL Vows to Resolve Air Safety Ban Imposed By EU
December 18, 2012
Manila, Philippines - The Philippines has assured the European Union (EU) that it is committed to resolve the air safety ban it imposed on Philippine carriers and the country’s compliance with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) involving Filipino seafarers. Read More
