Europe-PH News
Manila suspends daytime truck ban
May 12, 2014
The daytime truck ban in Manila has been suspended effective today until May 20 as part of preparations for the country's hosting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Read More
Foreign group pushes for Mindanao dev't
May 11, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. is aggressively pushing for the development of Southern Mindanao in a bid to expand the region's global market linkages and help exporters tap new markets abroad. Read More
AEC-Elusive or not
May 07, 2014
We have been saying for a long time that it is important to get ready for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which is scheduled to start on January 1, 2016. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has achieved worldwide recognition for being one of the most dynamic and integrated regions. Read More
Groups back setting up of office to protect investors
May 05, 2014
In line with business groups' proposal to create a Cabinet-level body that will protect investors, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is preparing a draft bill that aims to put in place an Office for Investor Protection. Read More
Concepcion to spend more
April 27, 2014
Cooling Solutions provider Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC) plans to spend half a billion pesos this year, partly to expand its plant in Laguna, a senior company official said last week. Read More
Customs chief bares planned bureau changes
April 27, 2014
The Chief of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday revealed a list of short and long-term changes he was determined to implement in an effort to improve transparency and efficiency in the controversy ridden agency and reviving a proposal to restore pre-shipment inspection. Read More
Foreign chambers push for dev't of Southern Mindanao growth corridor
April 25, 2014
Davao City - The foreign chambers of commerce and industry here are pushing for the development of the Southern Mindanao Growth Corridor in this part of the country. Read More
Business groups urge FTA with EU
April 22, 2014
A trade pact between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) should be signed before 2016, businessmen yesterday said, else the country risk being left behind by Southeast Asian neighbors that are negotiating similar agreements. Read More
Closer EU-PH Trading Relations Sought DTI to Negotiate deal with bloc of Efta Nations
April 21, 2014
The Department of Trade and Industry is moving aggressively to have a more strategic trade and investment relations with Europe with the expected signing of agreements within the year. Read More
ECCP eyes weaving project in Bohol for top furniture, fashion houses
April 20, 2014
European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is undertaking a project in Bohol to making indigenous fibers an export commodity whose buyers include upscale European furniture companies and big name fashion houses, a move that may generate millions of pesos in revenues for the local weaving industry. Read More
Trade, Exporters Groups Seek Summit Amid Manila Truck Ban
April 07, 2014
Major porters and foreign trade groups sought yesterday a dialog headed by the national government to tackle the effect of the Manila truck ban and the crafting of pragmatic solutions to the container port problem. Read More
Businesses stick to Manila ports
April 06, 2014
Efficient use of the ports in Manila, Batangas and Subic should be the solution, not a truck ban  in decongesting the streets of Manila, according to the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) and the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries of the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI). Read More
