Europe-PH News
6 groups see efficient power supply for sugar
March 10, 2015
A consortium of six high-profile organizations believes the country’s sugar industry can become more globally competitive if it becomes more energy efficient. Read More
Congress has little time to okay key bills - ECCP
March 10, 2015
Foreign investors have expressed concern that the limited time left for the Aquino administration will not be enough to see the passage of legislations that seek to improve the economy and the way people are doing business in the Philippines. Read More
‘Sunset clause’ for export incentives pushed
March 10, 2015
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny†Angara, chair of the Senate committee on ways and means, said that fiscal incentives granted to export-oriented enterprises should be maintained but there must be a sunset clause to incentives granted to prospective investors. Read More
Angara says tax cuts won't pass by end of Aquino term
March 10, 2015
The reduction of income tax rates for both individual and corporate taxpayers will not be achieved within the term of President Benigno S. C. Aquino III, Senator Juan Edgardo M. Angara said on Tuesday, citing pleas from some agencies to go slow on tax cuts. Read More
Local market keeps furniture industry afloat
March 09, 2015
As member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) implement regional economic integration within the year, Cebu exporters are highly encouraged to continue tapping the domestic market, says international furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. Read More
New ASBAA Member, PhilJets reinforces its influence in the Aviation Industry
March 08, 2015
Carrying on its intention to become one of aeronautical sector’s references in the Philippines and Asia, PhilJets Group has just joined the prestigious aviation association, based in China: ASBAA, the Asian Business Aviation Association. Read More
Manila ports to handle higher volume
March 08, 2015
The government expects Manila’s ports to be able to handle increased transactions this year given measures that have been put in place to address congestion. Read More
‘WTO deal useless sans reforms’
March 08, 2015
The trade-facilitation pact that the Philippines is set to approve must be coupled with broader measures to ease trade, such as the improvement of the country’s infrastructure, according to a lead economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Read More
Ports remain congested, traders say
March 06, 2015
Business groups have remained skeptical of claims made by the government that operations at the port of Manila have "completely normalized" and that congestion has been resolved. Read More
Lack of long-term plans hinders PH infra dev't
March 05, 2015
Philippine infrastructure still lags behind in Asia due to lack of long-term planning, according to industry players gathered at the 4th Annual Arangkada Forum held Wednesday, March 3. Read More
Looking at the sea in a different light
March 03, 2015
The key highlights of the 7th edition of SEA-EX was the three-day conference within the show that featured important themes related to the marine industry in the Philippines. The expo brought in international and local speakers to share their insights on a variety of topics: (1) promoting the Philippines as a Mecca for marine tourism; (2) developing the country'ÂÂs boat manufacturing industry; and (3) sustainable development and protecting the Philippines' marine biodiversity for ecotourism. Read More
More reforms needed to achieve 8% growth - JFC
March 03, 2015
The Philippine government has made progress in acting on recommendations of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) to increase investments in the country, but it will have to undertake more reforms and sustain gains to allow the economy to accelerate by eight percent and make the growth inclusive. Read More
