EUROPE-PH News

March 30, 2014
Foreign Chambers Back Reforms to Immigration Act

The influential Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) backs the proposed reforms of the country's Immigration Act at the same time presents its recommendations to the leaders of the House of Representatives.

March 26, 2014
PHL exports to Europe expected to rise by 20%

Philippine exports to Europe may spike by as much as 20 percent in the first year alone should the new trading scheme with the European Union (EU) gain approval, said the general manager of the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP).

March 23, 2014
German firms seek Filipino partners in biomass projects

German technology firms are seeking local partners in developing the Philippines's biomass industry and help the country establish more alternative sources of power.

March 18, 2014
ECCPerks: Where Business Meets Leisure

Eclectic, Canny, Congenial, Pragmatic - these are just some of the words that best summarize the chamber's newest endeavor.

March 18, 2014
A high five at 35

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines has nurtured Philippines-European interests for the past 35 years.

March 18, 2014
Future's so bright, I got to wear shades

Man on the street chats with three random subjects on the country's vastly improved economic figures.

March 18, 2014
Agencies move to ease impact of truck ban

Government officials yesterday stood firmly by the decision of the city government of Manila to implement the new truck ban policy, noting that complaining stakeholders should instead adjust their operations.

March 17, 2014
JFC: Foreign banks liberalization prepares PHL for Asean integration

The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) laud the ongoing effort to allow the participation of still more foreign banks in the country, saying this was consistent with the envisioned financial sector integration happening in 2020.

March 16, 2014
Private companies urged to sign 'integrity pledge'

The Makati Business Club has urged Malacanang to issue an executive order requiring companies participating in government deals to sign the Integrity Pledge.

March 16, 2014
The food and beverage sector

The food and beverage industry is Europe's largest manufacturing sector while agriculture accounts for more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) in several Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member-­states.

February 27, 2014
European traders: Truck ban won't end road jam

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) on Monday urged the city of Manila to scrap its truck ban, saying it is not a solution to the traffic problem and will only choke business.

February 27, 2014
Private sector groups reject four-day work week

Foreign and local business groups yesterday rebuffed proposals for a four­day work week to help ease the anticipated gridlock due to the construction of major road projects in Metro Manila this year.