EUROPE-PH News

March 19, 2013
4 Firms Keen on Exporting Fruits

The European Chamber of Commerce of Philippines (ECCP) said the country’s participation in Fruit Logistica Germany has opened new trading opportunities for farm products in the country. The four companies were Flora Integrated Farms Inc. selling pineapples; Refmad-V Enterprise, dragon fruit; Agrinurture Inc., pineapples, bananas and mangoes; and Raspina Tropical Fruits Inc., bananas, mangoes, pineapples and papaya.

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March 17, 2013
RP Fresh Fruits, Veggies Find New Market In Europe

Exporters of the country's fresh fruits and vegetables can diversify export markets and should find good opportunities in Europe as a new market to trade farm produce from the Philippines, the European Chamber of Commerce of Philippines (ECCP) said.

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March 17, 2013
Export Opportunities for Phl Agri Products Abound

Manila, Philippines - New opportunities for the export of Philippine agricultural products are seen to open for local firms following the country’s participation in a German trade fair, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said.

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March 13, 2013
Cebu Businessmen Pledge to Promote Ethical Business Standards

The Integrity Initiative project brought together CEOs and BODs of Cebu’s business organizations to sign and make their pledge to promote ethical business standards at the Casino Espanol de Cebu last March 4, 2013.

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March 11, 2013
Bosch, ECCP Push For Fuel Efficiency

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.

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March 11, 2013
Rizal said so

When Gen. Ricardo Carnicero, then military commander of Dapitan, asked the political detainee Jose Rizal what reforms should be done in Las Islas Pilipinas as at August of 1892, Rizal pointed out two clear actions: reform all branches of the (Spanish) administration and improve the morality of the governance. Such recommendations were brought up to then Governor-General Eulogio Despujol at the central government in Manila.

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March 11, 2013
Business It Is

It was business as usual for former US ambassador to the Philippines and US-Philippines Society chairman John Negroponte as he recently visited the country.

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February 27, 2013
Keen to Increase Investments in PHL

A high-level delegation from the European Union (EU) calls for more openness in the country’s foreign investment law. The lawmakers said EU, the world’s largest stockholder, is keen on investing in the Philippines.

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February 26, 2013
JFC's Arangkada Advocacy Moving

The Phillippines can grow by as much as 10 percent, according to John Forbes, senior adviser of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (Amcham). Forbes, however, quantified that the country needs to work on several stumbling blocks.

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February 25, 2013
Europe MPs Explore Ways To Boost PH Ties

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently hosted a delegation of European Union members of parliament (MPs) who visited the country to identify opportunities and measures that can further strengthen Philippine- European relations.

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February 20, 2013
Gov't May Open More Areas to Foreigners

Manila, Philippines - The government is revisiting its list of businesses prohibited to foreign investors but notes that the revisions will not include lifting constitutional restrictions on foreign equity and foreign professionals.

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February 17, 2013
Euro MPs back UN arbitration of PH-China row

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has obtained support from visiting European Parliament members on the country’s quest for a peaceful solution to the conflicting territorial claims with China through arbitration.

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