Europe-PH News
Stalled by an unpredictable, uncompetitive tax regime
August 19, 2014
Ever wonder why the Philippines has attracted the least foreign direct investments into the country, compared to its ASEAN-5 neighbors? That's not hard to figure out. Read More
Napocor to purchase generation sets
August 19, 2014
The National Power Corp. (Napocor) plans to acquire diesel-fed facilities to provide additional power supply for Marinduque consumers. Read More
PEZA expands energy audit coverage
August 19, 2014
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is expanding the coverage of a program involving energy audit and reduction in energy consumption to include information technology - business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) firms amid the country's power supply problem. Read More
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
August 19, 2014
Back in college, I had a very big crush on this feisty, petite and wide-eyed girl with a brilliant mind. Everyone looked up to her. She was constantly on top of the dean's list and could have probably graduated from college half asleep. Read More
More investments in Mindanao urged
August 19, 2014
With the passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law creating an autonomous region in Mindanao a step closer, foreign chambers of commerce in the Philippines urged the government and private firms to speed up investments in the area for immediate development to take place. Read More
"Block auction" for add'l Malampaya gas and PNOC's "banked gas"
August 19, 2014
A "block auction" or "joint tender" of the banked gas held by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and the anticipated additional 200-megawatt gas supply from the Malampaya field by 2016 was proposed by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) to Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho L. Petilla. Read More
Power rate hike looms
August 04, 2014
Consumers will face additional power charges of P0.0531 per kilowatt-hour if the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approves a petition filed by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. Read More
ECCP, PCCI to encourage European SMEs to come to Phl
August 04, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is planning to tie-up with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to encourage more European businesses to check out opportunities here. Read More
Gov't prodded to act faster on power lack
August 04, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has proposed a five-point strategy aimed at averting a looming power shortage in Luzon by summer of next year. Read More
PNoy urged: Make 'bosses' feel growth
July 30, 2014
The economy is improving. Now it's time to make the majority of President Aquino's ''bosses'' feel the benefits of growth. Read More
Spending scandal could hurt economy
July 30, 2014
The biggest political crisis that Philippine President Benigno Aquino has faced in four years in power could damage his image as a crusader against corruption and undermine his ability to deliver on reforms to sustain strong economic growth. Read More
400MW supply shortage seen in 2015
July 30, 2014
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has urged government leaders and company executives to invest in energy-efficiency initiatives and programs that will help avert an expected 400-megawatt (MW) power supply shortage in Luzon next year. Read More
