The Philippines secured its first investment grade credit rating on Wednesday, courtesy of debt watcher Fitch Ratings, along with a stable outlook that is expected to lead to more foreign investments, increased access to credit and reduced borrowing costs.
Is the Philippine economy moving forward or backward? The answer is both. The economy is moving forward - and also backward - according to Arangkada 2013, the second assessment report on the Joint Foreign Chambers’ self-proclaimed jump- up strategy on how to move the Philippines forward.
France sees the Philippines as a prospective investment hub in Asia, rich with economic potential, an official said. French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (FCCP) president Cyril Rocke said the FCCP is out to promote its members’ interests in the country and “create closer relationships†with the Philippine business community.
Manila, Philippines - Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon yesterday emphasized the need to carry out a major overhaul of the country’s national customs system including the possible abolishment of the agency and rebuilding it from scratch.
The Philippines' growing momentum in economic growth is due to a large degree to the Aquino administration, whose policies have given local and foreign businessmen fresh impetus to invest in the country, according to the head of one of the world’s biggest and most influential financial news organization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In close partnership with government, businesses, civil society, and academia, ECCP passionately works to enhance the business environment for both European and Filipino companies.