Europe-PH News
ECCP Football Cup draws record 50 teams
April 10, 2013
With a record 50 corporate teams exÂpected to compete, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will hold the eighth installment of its annual football cup at the Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa. Read More
The Stages of Retirement: Go-go, Slow-go and No-go
April 10, 2013
WHO has not heard these terms in the last years: Retirement migration, best agers, silver aristocrats or silver market? They all refer to global ageing. While in the developed countries these terms are associated with an economic threat, in developing countries like the Philippines, we see big economic opportunities in it. Read More
LGU-Biz Pact to be Studied
April 09, 2013
A national multi-sectoral group wants to study the strong partnership of the business sector and local government units (LGUs) in the city and province of Iloilo. Gerry Constantino, assistant vice president for operations of European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), said Integrity Initiative is looking for good examples of strong partnership between LGUs and the private sector. Read More
Bosch, ECCP Conduct Training On Fuel Efficiency, Fleet Management
April 09, 2013
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and Robert Bosch Inc. recently spearheaded an interactive training session on fuel efficiency and proper fleet management in Makati. Representatives from Bosch's automotive aftermarket division, Clean Air Asia, Honda Cars Philippines, and Philippine Auto Club shared insights with transport fleet managers, automotive workshop owners and drivers. Read More
Tailor-fitting RE into Power Grid
April 08, 2013
The policy advice from experts will be for markets to strive for "all-of-the-above energy strategy" - if they want to thrive and reliably supply the needs of consumers. The parochial debate pitting coal versus renewable energy could then be a useless tussle, because realistically, both technologies must co- exist in a prudently-planned electricity system. Read More
Renewable Energy€™'s Twisted Policy Track
April 08, 2013
Rules keep on changing - and worse, many underpinning policies (i.e. the Renewable Portfolio Standards) are still lacking. No wonder then that many investors feel like they are spinning in a whirlpool when it comes to tracking and understanding the patchwork of fickle policies being laid down for the country’s nascent renewable energy (RE) sector. Read More
Benefits of Upgrade Are Grossly Exaggerated
April 03, 2013
The Benefits of the first ever investment-grade upgrade are grossly exaggerated. The behavior of the stock market last Monday, rising tentatively, retreated, and finally fell, supported this view. The stock markets’ hyperactive reaction to the upgrade before the Holy Week break was totally irrational. Read More
Improved French-Philippine Trade Relations Sought
April 01, 2013
Danao City, Cebu - The French Government is expecting to create a better trade relationship with the Philippines as it recognizes the latter as a prospective business hub in Asia. Read More
Investment Grade Rating Secured
April 01, 2013
The Philippines secured its first investment grade credit rating on Wednesday, courtesy of debt watcher Fitch Ratings, along with a stable outlook that is expected to lead to more foreign investments, increased access to credit and reduced borrowing costs. Read More
The Economy: Moving Forward or Backward?
March 25, 2013
Is the Philippine economy moving forward or backward? The answer is both. The economy is moving forward - and also backward - according to Arangkada 2013, the second assessment report on the Joint Foreign Chambers’ self-proclaimed jump- up strategy on how to move the Philippines forward. Read More
PH Potential Investment Hub in Asia: French Chamber President
March 24, 2013
France sees the Philippines as a prospective investment hub in Asia, rich with economic potential, an official said. French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (FCCP) president Cyril Rocke said the FCCP is out to promote its members’ interests in the country and “create closer relationships†with the Philippine business community. Read More
Biazon Plans Major Overhaul of BOC
March 22, 2013
Manila, Philippines - Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon yesterday emphasized the need to carry out a major overhaul of the country’s national customs system including the possible abolishment of the agency and rebuilding it from scratch. Read More
