Europe-PH News
Business sector hopes PNoy's last SONA will push pending reform bills
July 24, 2015
"It has always been ECOP’s advocacy to amend the restrictive and punitive provisions in the 4 decade old Labor Code crafted during Martial Law years to align our labor policies with the rest of ASEAN and enhance our competitiveness, " Lacson said. Read More
Laws leveling playing field enacted
July 21, 2015
With less than a week to go before his valedictory State of the Nation Address, President Benigno S. C. Aquino III yesterday signed into law a measure that aims to level the country’s playing field and another that seeks to do so particularly in the shipping industry, taking twin steps forward in the government’s bid to further improve the country’s business climate. Read More
Business groups draw up a " wish list " for Aquino's farewell Sona
July 21, 2015
Speaking for the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Chamber President Michael Raeuber said several issues continue to worry European businesses. “The government is not honoring some of its commitments under VAT refund and is thereby withholding large amounts of working capital from investors,†Raeuber said. Read More
Local, foreign business groups hail signing of 2 landmark laws
July 21, 2015
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. (ECCP) said both laws would form part of the Aquino administration’s legacy as the government would be able to create a more level playing field and offer cost reductions in domestic shipping. Read More
Investment slump worries trade groups
July 19, 2015
Gov’t urged to open more sectors to foreigners Read More
Foreign business groups urge review of FDI policies
July 19, 2015
International business groups have advised the Philippines to re- examine some of its policies to attract the inflow of more foreign direct investments (FDI) in the country. Read More
Crime incidents up by nearly half, PNP data say
July 16, 2015
Crime incidents in the country have gone up by nearly half in the first six months of the year, latest figures of the Philippine National Police (PNP) showed. Read More
EU-Philippines exchange to make energy 'priority'
July 14, 2015
The energy sector has been identified as a focus area of the continued bilateral exchange between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines over the next few years, officials said yesterday. Read More
EU commits P12-B grant to PH energy sector
July 13, 2015
Michael Raeuber, president of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), said the EU and the Philippines both consider energy as an important sector that can provide opportunities for cooperation, experience sharing, and technology transfer between the two parties. Read More
Why are we involved in advocacy?
July 12, 2015
We are often asked why the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is involved in advocacies like infrastructure, energy and water, VAT refunds or excessive regulations. Read More
Realizing Asean's Potential
July 09, 2015
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and many of its members are strong supporters of Asean's regional economic integration process. Read More
Sports big boost to Philippine tourism
July 07, 2015
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has lined up a series of sporting events across the country in the final half of the season as part of its Visit the Philippines Year 2015 campaign program. Read More
