The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) said the law still does not clarify excise taxes for spirits pursuant to a directive from the World Trade Organization (WTO).
A review of the Constitution’s economic provisions has fallen in priority for the Aquino administration, with a Palace official claiming the private sector was of the view that ownership limits were not a significant barrier to investments.
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines said a free trade agreement between the Philippines and European Union can be sealed within the next three years.
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The 15th Congress ended its session for the year approving five priority bills since it opened last July, with business groups still looking forward to the passage of a key reform measure.
European businessmen in the country have committed to play an active role in creating a bridge between the Philippines and European Union (EU) so they can come to terms and conclude their proposed bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) in three years.
Manila, Philippines - The Philippines has assured the European Union (EU) that it is committed to resolve the air safety ban it imposed on Philippine carriers and the country’s compliance with the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) involving Filipino seafarers.
Estonia and Bulgaria were the first countries to ratify the recent trade agreement reached between the Philippines and the European Union, with the Philippines expected to follow suit soon.
The European Union and Singapore concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement after almost three years of talks, boosting the bloc’s efforts to increase commerce with Asian nations to revive economic growth.
Christkindlmarket Manila 2012, a European Christmas Bazaar, as featured in ANC Executive Class.
Christkindlmarket Manila 2012, a European Christmas Bazaar in the Philippines, as featured in GMA 7 TV\'s Unang Hirit.
Last week Mindanao was struck by a typhoon - Pablo (Bopha). The death toll is at over 1,000 people due to flash floods in New Bataan, Compostela Valley and in Davao Oriental.
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