EUROPE-PH News

August 19, 2014
Stalled by an unpredictable, uncompetitive tax regime

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.

August 19, 2014
Napocor to purchase generation sets

The National Power Corp. (Napocor) plans to acquire diesel-fed facilities to provide additional power supply for Marinduque consumers.

August 19, 2014
PEZA expands energy audit coverage

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.

August 19, 2014
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job

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.

August 19, 2014
More investments in Mindanao urged

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.

August 19, 2014
"Block auction" for add'l Malampaya gas and PNOC's "banked gas"

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.

August 04, 2014
Power rate hike looms

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.

August 04, 2014
ECCP, PCCI to encourage European SMEs to come to Phl

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.

August 04, 2014
Gov't prodded to act faster on power lack

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.

July 30, 2014
PNoy urged: Make 'bosses' feel growth

The economy is improving. Now it's time to make the majority of President Aquino's ''bosses'' feel the benefits of growth.

July 30, 2014
Spending scandal could hurt economy

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.

July 30, 2014
400MW supply shortage seen in 2015

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.