Europe-PH News
PHL exports to Europe expected to rise by 20%
March 26, 2014
Philippine exports to Europe may spike by as much as 20 percent in the first year alone should the new trading scheme with the European Union (EU) gain approval, said the general manager of the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP). Read More
German firms seek Filipino partners in biomass projects
March 23, 2014
German technology firms are seeking local partners in developing the Philippines's biomass industry and help the country establish more alternative sources of power. Read More
Agencies move to ease impact of truck ban
March 18, 2014
Government officials yesterday stood firmly by the decision of the city government of Manila to implement the new truck ban policy, noting that complaining stakeholders should instead adjust their operations. Read More
Future's so bright, I got to wear shades
March 18, 2014
Man on the street chats with three random subjects on the country's vastly improved economic figures. Read More
A high five at 35
March 18, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines has nurtured Philippines-European interests for the past 35 years. Read More
ECCPerks: Where Business Meets Leisure
March 18, 2014
Eclectic, Canny, Congenial, Pragmatic - these are just some of the words that best summarize the chamber's newest endeavor. Read More
JFC: Foreign banks liberalization prepares PHL for Asean integration
March 17, 2014
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) laud the ongoing effort to allow the participation of still more foreign banks in the country, saying this was consistent with the envisioned financial sector integration happening in 2020. Read More
The food and beverage sector
March 16, 2014
The food and beverage industry is Europe's largest manufacturing sector while agriculture accounts for more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) in several Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member-Âstates. Read More
Private companies urged to sign 'integrity pledge'
March 16, 2014
The Makati Business Club has urged Malacanang to issue an executive order requiring companies participating in government deals to sign the Integrity Pledge. Read More
Private sector groups reject four-day work week
February 27, 2014
Foreign and local business groups yesterday rebuffed proposals for a fourÂday work week to help ease the anticipated gridlock due to the construction of major road projects in Metro Manila this year. Read More
European traders: Truck ban won't end road jam
February 27, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) on Monday urged the city of Manila to scrap its truck ban, saying it is not a solution to the traffic problem and will only choke business. Read More
Business groups back charter change
February 18, 2014
BUSINESS groups yesterday reaffirmed their support for plans to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution. Read More
