Europe-PH News
Euro MPs back UN arbitration of PH-China row
February 17, 2013
Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has obtained support from visiting European Parliament members on the country’s quest for a peaceful solution to the conflicting territorial claims with China through arbitration. Read More
New Standard for FIT-Eligible Projects Set
February 13, 2013
The Government has come up with a decision to award renewable energy (RE) projects under the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme only to developers that can already start commercial operations of their facilities, officials said yesterday. "FIT allocation will be given to the first developers who can complete their projects. The completion means first to commence commercial operations of their RE projects," Department of Energy (DoE) Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla said in a text message. Read More
Survival of the Fittest for Green Race
February 12, 2013
The government has decided that it will be survival of the fittest for those who will avail of “feed-in- tariff†for green or renewable energy projects. To ensure that those who benefit from the “feed-in- tariff†will last, the Department of Energy has decided to do away with stringent eligibility criteria. Read More
Phl, ECCP Present Business Opportunities to EU Lawmakers
February 12, 2013
Manila, Philippines-The Philippine government and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will presenting business opportunities in the country as well as progress in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to visiting members of the European Parliament this week. Read More
Tourism Tops Agenda In EU Meeting
February 12, 2013
A seven-member delegation from the European Parliament will be in the country until Feb. 15 and will be meeting with government officials and the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCP) and touring Mindanao. Read More
Exporters Band on Domestic Demand
February 10, 2013
Cebu City, Cebu - As the international export market remains volatile, exporters in Cebu are now banking on the strong potentials of the domestic market to help boost revenues. Read More
Tale of Two Countries
February 06, 2013
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Charles Dickens put it perfectly in the famed opening line of "A Tale of Two Cities", since this is apropos to the current scenario involving the Philippines and the United States. Read More
German Firms Interested in Biomass and Biogas Projects
January 29, 2013
Eight German firms are willing to invest in biomass and biogas projects. Martial Beck, Vice President of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, said that the German firms are visiting the Philippines under the "Âœrenewables - Made in Germany" program of the German government to support the promotion of renewable technologies as a feasible alternative to conventional power generation in the country. Read More
German Firms Seek Energy Projects in Phl
January 28, 2013
Manila, Philippines - Eight German technology firms have expressed interest in partnering with local companies for biomass and biogas projects in the country. Read More
'US Must Find Positive Issues with China'
January 22, 2013
Manila, Philippines - Former US ambassador John Negroponte believes the United States must find “positive issues†to engage China despite controversies in their relationship. Read More
US-Phl Society sets 2nd board meet
January 21, 2013
Manila, Philippines - The US-Philippines Society, launched during President Aquino’s official visit to Washington last June, will hold its second board of directors meeting in Manila on Jan. 24. Directors from both the Philippines and the United States will participate in a dynamic program surrounding the board meeting, with events aimed at forging bonds with political and business leaders, fostering an informed discussion of strategic issues, and promoting business and investment opportunities. Read More
Legislators Go Back To Work
January 20, 2013
Congress resumes session today with legislators looking to approve at least two priority bills before they take a break anew next month for the midterm elections. Read More
