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.
Read MoreSUBIC 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.
Read MoreFilipino 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.
Read MoreMANILA - 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreCebu, 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.
Read MoreCebu 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.
Read MoreAs if the warning of foreign trade groups about the vacillating policies of government turning away investors, foreign direct investments (FDI) recorded a net outflow of $78 million in March which means that more foreign capital were withdrawn from rather than infused into the country, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) figures released yesterday showed.
Read MoreThe Philippines is getting crumbs in terms of foreign investments compared to its neighbors in the region and foreign trade groups said untractable policies mixed in with the persistent corrupt practices in the government were the main reasons investors pouring in capital into Asia are bypassing the country.
Read MoreCebu, Philippines - The Philippines will be able to take strides with its long-time bid for “brain gain†if it were to implement programs that encourage Filipinos to stay home while earning dollars and maximizing the growing virtual job demand, a chamber official said.
Read MoreManila, Philippines - It is not enough that countries have sufficient food today; it is important to ensure that there will continue to be sufficient food tomorrow.
Read MoreThe ECCP fully supports the anti-corruption agenda of the President to create a level playing field that will benefit every Filipino. Together with the Makati Business Club, The ECCP has been spearheading the Integrity Initiative since 2009.
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