Europe-PH News
Retirement & Healthcare Summit Planned in PHL
March 31, 2011
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Retirement and Healthcare Coalition (RHC) will hold the 1st Retirement & Healthcare Summit in order to promote the country as an attractive retirement destination. The project will be in partnership with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA). More than 120 domestic and international companies are expected to participate in the summit. Read More
ACM Celebrates 15th Year
March 24, 2011
The Applied Corporate Management (ACM) of De La University College of Business, commenced its 15th anniversary celebration by gathering DLSU administrators, industry partners, and ACM alumni and students in a fun filled event at the Top Shelf, Global City on March 19. Read More
Foreign Chambers Urge Abolition of Aviation Taxes
March 23, 2011
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) has called on government to remove excessive taxes on the aviation industry. A joint statement by the seven foreign chambers tagged the common carriers tax and the gross Philippine billings tax as barriers to full development of the country's tourism industry as they also deter new investments in the airline sector. Read More
ECCP Says Labor Dep't Taking Steps to Address Business Worries
March 22, 2011
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has crafted several measures to address some of the labor concerns raised by business according to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP). Read More
Traders Rush Open Access in Power Sector
March 14, 2011
BUSINESSMEN have asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to fast track the implementation of open access and retail competition. Read More
ECCP Supports Government Decision Not to Impose Price Controls
March 11, 2011
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said yesterday the government should not implement any form of price control because it will only worsen the current situation of local consumers because the availability of commodities will become a problem. Read More
Over 16,000 Jobs for Displaced OFWs
March 08, 2011
Thousands of local and overseas jobs are up for grabs for displaced overseas Filipino workers OFW from Libya the Department of Labor and Employment DoLE said. Read More
Not-to-be-missed Messe
March 07, 2011
Every year, around this time, assorted Filipino exporters brave the freezing cold weather in Germany, put on layers and layers of warm clothes put their best foot forward and wear their brightest smiles to participate in Ambiente, an annual trade fair put up by Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's leading trade fair organizers mat has earned for Frankfurtmesobriquet "city of trade fairs." Consider these mind-blowing facts and figures: Last year, Messe chalked up 450 million euros in sales. Read More
Once More with Feeling!
March 06, 2011
I don't know how many of you folks out there know that a serious anti corruption effort had recently been launched by the private business sector. The Integrity Initiative is being pushed by the European Chamber of Commerce, Makati Business Club, Management Association of the Philippines and similar high profile business groups. Read More
MACEF International Trade Show 2011
February 28, 2011
News clip aired in ABS-CBN's Balitang Europe covering the Philippine exhibitors in MACEF Spring Jan 2011, Milan, Italy organized by ECCP / Fairs & More. The 'Pacific Style' presentation was participated by Blue Planet Inc., G. Designare Mfg. Phils., Janice Minor Import / Export and Unijel Int'l. Read More
Congress Business Groups Agree To Hold Regular Meetings
February 18, 2011
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) together with 10 Philippine business groups and the House of Representatives agree to hold regular meetings to accelerate passage of legislative measures that will increase investments and jobs in the country. Read More
VoiceOne Empowers ECCP
February 01, 2011
Members ofthe European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) can now enjoy increased visibility to existing and potential clients and partners worldwide with the integration of WebTalk the first complete and fully functional communication services via the web on the chamber's newly renovated website. Read More
