Europe-PH News
Siemens Integrity Initiative Takes Flight
August 16, 2011
Fighting corruption is at the core of the Aquino administration's much publicized mantra of getting the Philippines back on the daang maruwid (straight path). Read More
Meralco Innovations
August 15, 2011
Manila Electric Co. unveils some of its future innovations to members of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and participants to the 2nd Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Read More
Euro Chamber Hits Renewable Energy Flip-flop
August 12, 2011
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) yesterday assailed the Board of Investments (BOI) for calling for a slowdown in tapping renewable energy because of its higher costs. Read More
Corona Pledges High Court\'s Help in Attracting Investors
August 11, 2011
Chief Justice Renato Corona on Thursday vowed to enforce judicial reforms in the Supreme Court (SC) that would be responsive to the needs of society and local and foreign investors. Read More
The Turanor Continues its Solar Circumnavigation
August 10, 2011
The Turanor continues its solar circumnavigation and called on the Philippines from Australia on its way to Hong Kong. Read More
JFC Presses For Trademark Protection Supports Accession To Madrid Protocol
August 10, 2011
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) has thrown its support behind moves for the country's accession to the "Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks" (Madrid Protocol) which protects trademarks of companies operating in the country. Read More
How To Attract Japanese Retirees
August 02, 2011
Ever since the Philippine Retirement Authority was put up during the Marcos Administration, I have heard talks of tapping the large population of Japanese senior citizens for our retirement villages. In fact, the very first retirement facility, Rose Princess, was put up in Cabuyao for Japanese retirees. Unfortunately, for decades, our retirement program degenerated into a visa selling affair. Read More
Foreign Capital, Professionals to Create More Jobs, Drive Growth
August 01, 2011
Excerpts from the Arangkada Philippines 2010, a joint publication of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines which was presented by Henry Schumacher, executive vice president of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, during the roundtable on structure reform at the University of Asia & the Pacific. Read More
BIR Said Missing the Point on Carriers Tax
July 26, 2011
Foreign Businesses are dissatisfied with a recent Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) circular that was supposed to ease the common carriers tax burden of foreign air and shipping lines saying it did not address their concern. Read More
VIPs Extol Cebu's Creative Industry
July 26, 2011
Several government leaders, corporate executives and prominent personalities lauded the first creative industries summit recently held in Cebu, saying that this will further propel Cebu's standing in global competitiveness maximize the skills and resourcefulness of Cebu's creative work pool, and serve as a model example for self-reliance and entrepreneurship in the country. Read More
Two to tango: Business groups pitch in with 'lntegrity Initiative'
July 25, 2011
Several private sector groups have stepped up efforts to help the government stamp out corruption this time attempting to lay down reward and penalty systems that directly affect a firm's costs and market access. Read More
2nd Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum 2011 (PEEF 2011) Report By IBC News
July 21, 2011
IBC 13 reports on the successful 2nd PEEF 2011, and how it supports the initiative of DOE in campaigning for an Energy Efficient Philippines. Read More
