Europe-PH News
European Xmas Festivities Lined Up
August 28, 2012
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) yesterday announced that it is bringing to the Philippines the European way of celebrating Christmas with a planned week long festivity in December at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Read More
MOA, ECCP slate "Christkindlmarket" in December
August 17, 2012
SM Prime Holdings and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) are giving Filipinos the chance to experience European-style Christmas celebration by replicating MOA, ECCP slate "Christkindlmarket" in December at the SM Mall of Asia Olympic-size skating rink annually starting in December. Read More
European's Advice
August 05, 2012
Manila, Philippines — The Philippines will get back to Category 1 in three years, but this could be reduced to one year if the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) would heed the suggestions of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP). Read More
Renewable Energy Pricing Nears Implementation
July 30, 2012
Energy Undersecretary Jose M. Layug, Jr. said in a phone interview that mechanisms which include net metering rules, renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and eligibility criteria for RE developers are already in the final stages for the full implementation of Republic Act 9513 or the RE Act of 2008. Read More
Hiring of Foreign Aviation Consultants Turned Down
July 26, 2012
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) is forging ahead with its strengthening of the organization from within and improve its regulatory framework in accordance with international standards, but would not give in to suggestions made by a European business group to hire foreign consultants to expedite the country’s return to Category 1 status. Read More
The Mining Policy Bane or Boon
July 26, 2012
One cannot please everybody. No one knows this better than the world’s heads of state or of governments. The Philippine’s President Benigno Aquino is perhaps too familiar with the humdinger that he opts to just do what he perceives is right. Take his mining policy, for example. Aquino’s recent executive order (EO) on mining policy, which is to increase taxes on the mining sector and ad environmental safeguards, is being considered a bane by foreign business groups. Read More
Euro Execs to PHL: Clean Up Aviation Act
July 25, 2012
Europe's top businessmen have urged two leading agencies of the government to adopt drastic measures to upgrade the country's civil aviation, or face the consequence of being by passed by the international business community. Read More
AdBoard Signs integrity Initiative Pledge
July 25, 2012
The Advertising Board of the Philippines recently signed the Integrity Initiative Pledge of the Makati Business Club (MBC), European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) and Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) at the Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila. This is AdBoard's commitment toward ethical business practices and good corporate governance. Read More
Aquino to Cite Gains, Set Directions
July 22, 2012
Anti-Corruption and poverty alleviation gains, as well as plans foe the economy, are expected to be highlighted when President Benigno S.C. Aquino III delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. Businessmen called for clearer policies that would foster investments, while legislators said they hoped the President would outline blueprints for the economy and national security. Read More
Foreign Chamber Urges Makati To Lead In Energy Efficiency
July 11, 2012
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) yesterday said it wanted the Makati City government to take strong actions and ensure all 369 buildings within its central business district move toward energy efficiency. Read More
ECCP To Gather Govt, Business Leaders To Discuss Energy Efficiency
July 09, 2012
More than 300 decision-makers from the government and the private sector are expected to attend the European Chamber of Commerce ofthe Philippines (ECCP) Third Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum (PEEF) on July 10 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Read More
Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum 2012
July 09, 2012
To address the challenges of energy saving and the decarbonization of electricity supply, the Philippine Energy Forum will be held on July 10, 2012, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, the forum brings together business leaders in the energy industry, including energy producers, policymakers, and consumer groups. Topics to be taken up are energy efficient technologies, energy policies, and consumer education. Read More
