ECCP at Work

PH, Hungary close to $33M loan deal for clean water access – Zubiri

Hungary is finalizing a $33 million loan agreement with the Philippines to fund major water treatment and desalination projects aimed at improving the public’s access to clean water, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri disclosed on Thursday.

ECCP heads to Cebu for talks with biz community

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said it will head to Cebu next week for discussions with the business community there.

Mr. Duarte said the group aims to present the “real sentiment” of European industries operating in the Philippines, including areas where reforms are being implemented and where “pain points” persist.

Germany sees ‘untapped’ potential for PHL trade

GERMANY views its trade relationship with the Philippines to hold much untapped potential, an embassy official said.

The two countries’ views on international politics forms “a very solid basis to build our relations on,” suggesting “huge potential (in trade), part of which is still untapped,” German Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Mathias Kruse said.

DOTr chief makes investment pitch at EU-ASEAN meeting

The Philippines is positioning itself as a vital investment cog through various big-ticket transportation projects, aiming at robust economic growth and easing daily commute, according to the Department of Transportation.

During the DOTr meeting with the European Union-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (EU-ASEAN) Business Council on October 14, Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the DOTr is speeding up the construction of big-ticket transport projects to alleviate commuter woes and improve the country’s transport systems.

Türkiye donates mobile food truck to Philippine Red Cross

MANILA – The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) on Tuesday donated a fully equipped mobile food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to augment the organization's rapid disaster response in Metro Manila and surrounding areas.