Europe-PH News
7 major obstacles to RP growth bared
April 30, 2015
These obstacles are low Internet connectivity; bad airports; severe lack in infrastructure; very high power cost; unfriendly tax regime; very expensive cost of doing business; and many corrupt local government units. Read More
Justice reform
April 23, 2015
Why did the European Chamber of the Philippines (ECCP) join the Judicial Reform Initiative, Inc. (JRI) as a member and why am I sitting in the Steering Committee of the JRI? Read More
Saving energy thru right LEDs
April 21, 2015
Switching from conventional lighting to light-emitting diode (LED) lights is one effective way to save energy. But lack of LED product standards have led to a proliferation of sub-standard units in the local market and these compromise efficiency and safety. Read More
Opposition to perks cut mounts
April 16, 2015
Foreign businessmen in the country continue to speak out against proposed measures to streamline the incentives granted by the investment-promotion agencies (IPAs) currently being vigorously pushed by the Department of Finance (DOF) to plug revenue leakages Read More
Port logjam cost traders $500 million
April 14, 2015
The seven-month-long port congestion cost local and foreign businesses at least $500 million, according to estimates made by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), which enjoins the government to implement reforms to avoid more losses, as the peak season for port activity draws near. Read More
STI partners with European Innovation, Technology and Science Center (EITSC) Foundation for senior high school training
April 13, 2015
By 2016,senior high school students of STI in the culinary and restaurant services , hotel and events management, information and technology, and tourism management programs undergo training under the ECCP member companies. Read More
Caring for the elderly
April 13, 2015
Retirement & Healthcare Coalition (RHC) Executive Director Marc Daubenbuechel landed in the Philippines in 2006, and from then on it was a love affair with the country that sees no end. Read More
A lesson about innovation
April 09, 2015
The European Chamber in Manila just conducted a very interesting forum on innovation within the context of our Human Capital Club. The presentation of Suzanne Merritt reminded me of other lessons in innovation. I was and still am fascinated by the Chile success in trying to copy the excitement of the Silicon Valley. Read More
SC, business groups push judicial reform
April 09, 2015
“Anyone who invests in justice invests in Filipino lives, for what is a nation without justice for its people?†Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno said at a recent forum on judicial reform initiatives jointly convened by business groups led by the Makati Business Club and non-government organizations like the Judicial Reform Initiatives and the Movement for Restoration of Peace and Order at the Hotel InterContinental in Makati. Read More
Local companies practice honesty, ethics bound by Integrity Initiative
April 06, 2015
SeaOil Philippines, TeaM Energy and Isla Lipana & Co. are some of the signatories of the Integrity Pledge of a private sector-led campaign that took the initial step to create positive change within their organizations. Read More
Philippines can learn some energy efficiency lessons from European countries
April 05, 2015
The Philippines can learn energy efficiency measures from European countries, which have successfully put in place such practices in their respective territories, the European Union’s Ambassador to the Philippines Guy Ledoux said in an interview with The STAR. Read More
STI unit, Huawei ink deal to provide ICT training to students
April 05, 2015
STI Education Services Group, Inc., a subsidiary of listed STI Educations Systems Holdings, Inc. of businessman Eusebio Tanco, has entered into two separate partnerships to improve its students’ skills and prepare them better for the real world. Read More
