Europe-PH News
PHL manufacturing, agri big winners in EU zero-tariff
December 22, 2014
The country's manufacturing and agriculture sectors are the sectors expected to benefit most out of the recent decision of the European Union (EU) to include the country in its list of zero-tariff exports, according to business groups. Read More
PHL manufacturing, agri big winners in EU trade under GSP+ tariff rates
December 19, 2014
It's a Merry Christmas for the Philippine manufacturing and agriculture sectors, which are the sectors expected to benefit most out of the recent decision of the European Union (EU) to include the country in its list of zero-tariff exports, according to business groups. Read More
Dutch firm to introduce natural farming products
December 15, 2014
Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems will boost its presence in the Philippines next year, a move expected to help revive the declining natural farming practice among Filipino farmers. Asia Pacific area manager Bram Koppert said the company will make its products available in the Philippines through Allied Botanical Corp. (ABC) by the second quarter of 2015. Read More
Reform bills increasingly in the balance
December 15, 2014
CONGRESS is ending 2014 with next year's national budget practically in the bag, but lack of similar progress for other legislative measures prioritized by Malacañang and by business leaves such reforms increasingly at risk of inaction as legislators start jostling ahead of the 2016 national elections. Read More
Industry pushes back on Papal visit holiday plans
December 15, 2014
Business Groups are resisting calls for a five-day holiday to coincide with the Papal visit next month, saying that the extra days off work are unacceptable and will hurt competitiveness. Read More
PHL ranking in global corruption perception good for business
December 04, 2014
It looks like the Philippines is on the right track under the Aquino administration's good governance thrust, getting another international recognition in a global survey on corruption perception released Wednesday. Read More
Corruption image still 'poor' but better
December 03, 2014
The Philippines further improved its ranking and score in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of global nonprofit watchdog Transparency International, but its continued 'poor' rating reflects a a general weak or ineffective leadership in the fight against this problem, according to the report released yesterday. Read More
Quality care for the elderly: The needs and wants
November 30, 2014
DO we need this model in the Philippines? Yes, as another option, but with adaptations. For most of the care needs described in the first part of this column, we would hire a helper or caregiver who stays with the family 24/7. But are they professionally trained and experienced? Do they know how to handle long-term care? No. And this is where the home-care model comes in. The home-care companies supply dedicated nurses and caregivers who are trained in long-term care. Read More
Logistics firms tout data access in easing port congestion
November 25, 2014
LOGISTICS INDUSTRY participants on Tuesday said a long- term solution to port congestion will involve the creation of a shared logistics database accessible by end users, and supported by the government. Read More
Quality care for seniors: The needs and wants (Part 1)
November 24, 2014
MY previous column on senior residences and homeowners’ associations was one of the most commented articles I have written so far. The feedback I received for it was entirely positive. Bringing the concept of nursing homes closer to communities and making it culturally acceptable will not only benefit the local market, but also enable more foreign clients to receive nursing care in the Philippines. Read More
President Aquino orders rebidding of Cavite-Laguna Expressway project
November 24, 2014
President Benigno Aquino III has ordered a rebidding of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) project. Read More
'Carot' in power crisis measure watered down
November 20, 2014
A PROPOSAL to arm the Executive with options to deal with a power shortage that will hit Luzon in March-July next year suffered a slight setback yesterday, as the Ways and Means committee of the House of Representatives struck down a provision that would have outrightly exempted one of the measure’s incentives from value added tax (VAT). Read More
