EUROPE-PH News

July 10, 2013
DOE websites to help monitor power uptake

THE Department of Energy (DOE) launched on Tuesday two useful websites where electricity consumers can seek answers on their monthly electric bills.

July 08, 2013
ECCP pushes for zero-vat on tax for ecozone locators

CEBU, Philippines - The European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) plans to talk with the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) to ease the energy tax for Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) registered companies in Cebu.

July 08, 2013
Italpinas Champions Energy Efficiency Thru Green Architecture in Mindanao Forum

The designer and builder of Northern Mindanao's first green building shares its advocacy for energy efficiency at the 1st Mindanao Energy Efficiency Forum (MEEF) scheduled for 23 July 2013 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City.

July 08, 2013
Belgium Ambassador Backs Trade Pact Between PH, EU

Belgian Ambassador to Manila Christian Meerschman backed plans to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU), which Belgium is a member of.

July 04, 2013
Senior UK energy adviser due in Manila next week

A SENIOR energy adviser of the United Kingdom (UK) government is visiting Manila next week to explore possible collaborations with the energy players in the country.

July 04, 2013
ECCP energy forum set on July 16

AIMING to promote energy efficiency programs, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will hold the third Cebu Energy Efficiency Forum on July 16 at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

July 04, 2013
SBMA signs 'integrity pledge' to boost business in Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT- Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman Roberto Garcia has expressed his commitment to practice ethical business and good corporate governance by signing the integrity pledge, a formal vow to prohibit bribery, maintain a code of conduct, and implement systems and controls.

July 04, 2013
Businessmen ask Aquino to prioritize economic reforms

Filipino and foreign businessmen have asked President Benigno S. Aquino III to prioritize key economic reforms and measures that will make the Philippines more competitive and attractive to investors.

July 03, 2013
Biggest business groups ask PNoy to relax foreign ownership restrictions

MANILA - Thirteen of the country's biggest business organizations have asked President Benigno Aquino III to push for the removal of the foreign ownership restrictions in the Philippine Constitution.

July 02, 2013
300 Firms Join Energy Efficiency Program; Cost Reduction At 30%

An estimated 300 companies are participating in the energy conservation program after initial results showed a 30 percent reduction in energy consumption of program participants, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said.

June 24, 2013
EU Supports Phl Transition To Green-Driven Economy

Cebu, Philippines - The Philippines can pattern its sustainable growth strategy after the European Union (EU) in order to cope with the new wave of development and economic growth pattern.

June 16, 2013
Going Green as a Biz Strategy to launch in Cebu

Cebu City, June 14 (PIA) -- Business groups in Cebu are spearheading a campaign pushing for green initiatives as business strategy. The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to launch "€œEKO Fest" on June 15 which advocates for the business sector to go green in their business dealings.