Europe-PH News
EU seeks to strengthen trade ties with small, medium firms in PH
June 08, 2014
European Union seeks to strengthen its ties with small and medium-sized enterprises in the country with the creation of a new business network that will strengthen links between the 28-member bloc and the Philippines. Read More
European interest in Philippines to rise with EPBN
June 04, 2014
More European firms are expected to take an interest in the Philippines with the establishment of the European Union-Philippines Business Network (EPBN), officials said. Read More
Infrastructure and productivity
June 02, 2014
Much has been said about the acute shortage of infrastructure which discourages investors from our country. Our cities and towns are moving up the ladder of urbanization, with challenges being made more difficult by the increasing density of population that makes the situation truly impossible, such as the triple-whammy of water- power-food shortages. Read More
Manila truck ban bad for economy, says solon
June 02, 2014
Should the aims of a city ordinance prevail over the greater national interest? Read More
Peza perks for power plants urged
June 01, 2014
Six foreign and local business groups have urged the government to declare power plants as critical infrastructure, or projects eligible for registration with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. Read More
AEC: We are almost there
May 28, 2014
Europe and the Philippines share a long history of friendship and cooperation, with broad and expanding bilateral relationships in many key areas. This has resulted in the creation of jobs, development of expertise and technology transfer, generation of tax revenues, introduction of cutting- edge and new technology, as well as provision of many new goods and services to the benefit of consumers. Read More
Business bucks EPIRA changes, calls for better implementation instead
May 28, 2014
Business groups have opposed any changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act or EPIRA, but rather urged for the improvement of the law's implementation by declaring power plants as critical infrastructures or projects eligible for registration with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to streamline acquisition of permits and approvals from all local and national government agencies. Read More
Net-Metering Reference Guide: How to avail of solar roof tops and other renewables below 100 KW in the Philippines
May 28, 2014
The "Net-Metering Reference Guide: How to avail of solar roof tops and other renewables below 100 KW in the Philippines" helps consumers to make informed decisions over the installation of solar roof tops and take advantage of the benefit of the net-metering scheme. Read More
Govt told: Chart 'coherent' strategy to address power-supply shortage
May 18, 2014
Major business organizations of the country are urging the government for a "coherent and coordinated strategy" to address power-supply security and non-competitive power rates, and have put forward a list of recommendations deemed to propel industrialization and improve the investment climate. Read More
ECCP finalizing draft bill on investor facilitation
May 18, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) aims to complete by next week its proposed legislation for the setup of an Office for Investor Facilitation and Protection. Read More
Corruption woes to be addressed
May 14, 2014
The government is forming a team that will address private sector complaints relating to corruption and red tape. Read More
Cargo containers jam Manila docks; economic costs cited
May 13, 2014
Cargo containers filled with goods from toys to electronics are piling up on Manila's docks as a rush hour truck ban threatens to dent growth in the Philippines, Southeast Asia's fastest-expanding economy. Read More
