Europe-PH News
NCR road advisories for APEC leaders' meeting
October 29, 2015
#APEC2015 "APEC Philippines 2015" has just published an informative and illustrative presentation on the road situation during the APEC meeting check out their website at http://apec2015.ph/2015/10/27/apec-aelm-road- advisories/ Read More
ECCP holds forum on AEC challenges
October 29, 2015
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) successfully held a forum that discussed the various opportunities and challenges in the Asean Economic Community (AEC). Read More
ECOZONES SLOWLY TURN GREEN
October 29, 2015
More than just heavy consumers of fossil fuels, the country’s 330 operating ecozones comprising 3,582 locator companies under the Philippine Export Zone Authority, or PEZA, are slowly implementing quality environmental policies into their company systems to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and minimize usage of the remaining natural resources. Read More
Foreign chambers concede huge FDI drop this year
October 16, 2015
Foreign business groups have conceded hopes the country would achieve higher net foreign direct investments (FDI) this year, acknowledging it would fall short from last year after inflows declined 35 percent in seven months. Read More
Gov’t pressed to arrest FDI fall
October 09, 2015
THE GOVERNMENT should take steps to arrest the fall in net foreign direct investments (FDI) -- which were nearly halved last semester from a year ago -- and prod some improvement by yearend, the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines said in a statement sent to media yesterday. Read More
Tax bill to be refiled after Noy steps down
October 04, 2015
Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara vowed that he would refile the bill aimed at lowering income tax rates during the administration of the successor of President Aquino next year. Read More
Groups push for tax reform
September 24, 2015
BUSINESS groups continued to push for tax reforms even if the government appears lukewarm to the proposal. Read More
ECCP Cebu News: ECCP LAUNCHES SECOND EDITION OF EKOSHARE: BAMBOO SERIES
September 16, 2015
Due to popular demand, ECCP Cebu gives EkoShare: Bamboo Series a second edition on October 8 to 9. Certified green architect and planner Joy Onozawa is the trainer/facilitator of the workshops. Read More
Senate hearing set on traffic woes
September 07, 2015
“There is a need to review the ‘Roadmap for Transport Infrastructure Development for Metro Manila and its Surrounding Areas’ that was approved last year. Needless to state, commuters as well as private vehicle owners suffer monstrous and extremely costly traffic everyday in Metro Manila,†Aquino said. Read More
Project I4J showcases 9 pilot Philippine LGUs in regional conference
September 07, 2015
Partnership for Integrity & Jobs (Project I4J), a three-year proj... Read More
Government execs snub Senate traffic probe
September 07, 2015
Annie Giron, president of the PS Link group, called for the resignation of Tolentino, while business groups represented by the American Chamber of Commerce and the European Chamber of Commerce discussed the impact of traffic in investments. Read More
House abandons move to amend Epira law
September 04, 2015
The House Committee on Energy has abandoned its plan to amend Republic Act 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira), which was supposed to address various issues concerning the power industry. Read More
