Europe-PH News
Bosch, ECCP Partner to Advocate Fuel Efficiency and Proper Fleet
April 26, 2013
Thanks to modern technology, drivers are now able to pin down vehicular problems and effortlessly find solutions for a long drive ahead. However, regular car check-ups and professional assessment remain essential to proper car maintenance. To ensure a car's optimum performance, drivers should consult a technical expert on minimizing fuel consumption and fitting accessories to monitor engine activity. Read More
Reforms Needed to Attract 'Silver' Market
April 23, 2013
In order to compete with neighbors in the retirement and wellness market, the Philippines should provide long-stay visas, set up retirement communities and improve the quality of health care, according to speakers at the 3rd Philippine Retirement and Healthcare Summit. Read More
Cup Scheduled
April 23, 2013
With a record of 50 corporate teams expected to compete, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is set to hold the eight installment of its annual football cup at Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa. Read More
Foreign Chambers Edgy Over VAT Ruling
April 22, 2013
Foreign businessmen in the country are restless over what they view as another example of changing of the rules in the middle of the game after the Supreme Court (SC) prevented some firms from claiming their tax refund as guaranteed by law. Read More
'Herr' Schumacher is Here to Stay
April 22, 2013
On a normal day at 5:45 a.m., Herr Henry Schumacher would be seen whacking his tennis racket at the Manila Polo Club. Of course, at the age of 70, he can no longer have a regular singles match with the in-house trainer of the Manila Polo Club and dish out a perfect serve-and-volley move that his compatriot Boris Becker popularized. Read More
SC Tax Refund Ruling Scored
April 22, 2013
Manila, Philippines - Foreign businessmen are concerned over a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling denying tax refund claims of foreign firms in the country, warning that the move weakens efforts to encourage more investments to be made here. Read More
Capacity Building in Elderly Care
April 19, 2013
Retirement & Healthcare Coalition, Philippine Retirement Authority and other institutions are marketing the Philippines as destination for overwintering, long stay and retirement. Especially for the active seniors or goÂgo's, the Philippines is a destination that has much to offer including a developed lifestyle, community, health care. Read More
Summit Scheduled
April 19, 2013
Mompreneur Manila, the mompreneur advocacy network of Mommy Mundo, aims to inspire more mom entrepreneurs to get bigger and better through "THINK BIG: The 1st Mompreneur Summit" set on Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Intercontinental Manila Hotel in Makati City. Read More
Foreign Chambers Prepare Retirement Industry For Take Off
April 17, 2013
Local and foreign players in the health-care and retirement industry will gather for two days in Makati City as the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)-led Retirement & Healthcare Coalition (RHC) holds its third annual summit. Read More
BCDA Vows to Raze Graft, Corruption
April 16, 2013
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its subsidiaries vowed to uphold transparency and good governance in their day-to- day operations. Read More
PEZA, ECCP Push Energy Efficiency
April 16, 2013
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are set to start implementing a joint undertaking to encourage locators in ecozones around the country to invest in energy efficiency. Read More
Long Wait Over: Philippines Gets Investment Grade
April 14, 2013
Finally, the Philippines has received the much coveted and long-awaited investment grade from a major global credit rating agency Read More
