Manila, Philippines - The former head of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) urged the government yesterday to create more jobs by boosting the country's tourism industry through the promotion of new travel destinations and provision of needed infrastructure.
Here is the list of winners of the 8th ECCP Football Cup 2013.
It is important to get ready for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which is scheduled to start in 2015. Ther Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has achieved worldwide recognition for being one of the most dynamic and integrated regions. The growing purchasing power of the 600ÂÂmillion consumer market and the ongoing progress of the regional agenda as discussed in Brunei last week are offering an integrated market and production base for both business and consumers.
The coming integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) economies to create the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is an exciting development and will multiply business opportunities in our regional and global economic landscape.
Thanks to modern technology, drivers are now able to pin down vehicular problems and effortlessly find solutions for a long drive ahead. However, regular car check-ups and professional assessment remain essential to proper car maintenance. To ensure a car's optimum performance, drivers should consult a technical expert on minimizing fuel consumption and fitting accessories to monitor engine activity.
In order to compete with neighbors in the retirement and wellness market, the Philippines should provide long-stay visas, set up retirement communities and improve the quality of health care, according to speakers at the 3rd Philippine Retirement and Healthcare Summit.
With a record of 50 corporate teams expected to compete, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is set to hold the eight installment of its annual football cup at Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa.
Foreign businessmen in the country are restless over what they view as another example of changing of the rules in the middle of the game after the Supreme Court (SC) prevented some firms from claiming their tax refund as guaranteed by law.
On a normal day at 5:45 a.m., Herr Henry Schumacher would be seen whacking his tennis racket at the Manila Polo Club. Of course, at the age of 70, he can no longer have a regular singles match with the in-house trainer of the Manila Polo Club and dish out a perfect serve-and-volley move that his compatriot Boris Becker popularized.
Manila, Philippines - Foreign businessmen are concerned over a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling denying tax refund claims of foreign firms in the country, warning that the move weakens efforts to encourage more investments to be made here.
Retirement & Healthcare Coalition, Philippine Retirement Authority and other institutions are marketing the Philippines as destination for overwintering, long stay and retirement. Especially for the active seniors or goÂgo's, the Philippines is a destination that has much to offer including a developed lifestyle, community, health care.
Mompreneur Manila, the mompreneur advocacy network of Mommy Mundo, aims to inspire more mom entrepreneurs to get bigger and better through "THINK BIG: The 1st Mompreneur Summit" set on Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Intercontinental Manila Hotel in Makati City.
In close partnership with government, businesses, civil society, and academia, ECCP passionately works to enhance the business environment for both European and Filipino companies.