Europe-PH News
Stalled by an unpredictable, uncompetitive tax regime
August 19, 2014
Ever wonder why the Philippines has attracted the least foreign direct investments into the country, compared to its ASEAN-5 neighbors? That's not hard to figure out. Read More
South Korea warns of crime impact
August 19, 2014
Criminality may have been a constant concern of tourists and investors in the country for quite some time, but perceived frequency of incidents has prompted one foreign embassy to raise the issue publicly with the government. Read More
ECCP supports Japanese VAT refund
August 19, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has thrown full support behind Japanese investor's VAT refund claims against the Philippine government. Read More
Palace meeting on traffic, cargo transport upholds MMDA
August 19, 2014
The Government will undertake several measures to ease traffic and decongest ports in Metro Manila, Communications Secretary Herminio B. Coloma, Jr. said. Read More
The automotive industry
August 19, 2014
With the implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) 2016, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will reach a prominent position to attract foreign investment. Read More
Gov't prodded to act faster on power lack
August 04, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has proposed a five-point strategy aimed at averting a looming power shortage in Luzon by summer of next year. Read More
ECCP, PCCI to encourage European SMEs to come to Phl
August 04, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is planning to tie-up with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to encourage more European businesses to check out opportunities here. Read More
Power rate hike looms
August 04, 2014
Consumers will face additional power charges of P0.0531 per kilowatt-hour if the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approves a petition filed by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. Read More
With Terminal 3 fully operational, Manila's image seen to improve
July 30, 2014
An influential European business group welcomed the full operations of the controversial Terminal 3 project in Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport that start Thursday, saying this would bolster tourism and trade, even as it expressed disappointment over the government's failure to address the a "fair compensation" of the facility's European contractor. Read More
400MW supply shortage seen in 2015
July 30, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has urged government leaders and company executives to invest in energy-efficiency initiatives and programs that will help avert an expected 400-megawatt (MW) power supply shortage in Luzon next year. Read More
Spending scandal could hurt economy
July 30, 2014
The biggest political crisis that Philippine President Benigno Aquino has faced in four years in power could damage his image as a crusader against corruption and undermine his ability to deliver on reforms to sustain strong economic growth. Read More
PNoy urged: Make 'bosses' feel growth
July 30, 2014
The economy is improving. Now it's time to make the majority of President Aquino's ''bosses'' feel the benefits of growth. Read More
