EUROPE-PH News

December 20, 2012
Free-Trade Accord Between PHL-EU '€˜Very Realistic'€™ in Next Three Years

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.

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December 18, 2012
PHL Vows to Resolve Air Safety Ban Imposed By EU

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.

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December 17, 2012
Estonia, Bulgaria First Countries To Ratify PHL-EU Trade Pact

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.

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December 17, 2012
EU, Singapore Complete Free-Trade Pact Negotiations

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.

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December 17, 2012
Christkindlmarket Manila 2012 Featured in ANC Executive Class

Christkindlmarket Manila 2012, a European Christmas Bazaar, as featured in ANC Executive Class.

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December 17, 2012
ChristkindlMarket Manila 2012 Featured in GMA 7 Unang Hirit

Christkindlmarket Manila 2012, a European Christmas Bazaar in the Philippines, as featured in GMA 7 TV\'s Unang Hirit.

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December 16, 2012
ECCP Relief Operation for Typhoon Pablo Victims in Mindanao

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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December 12, 2012
Christkindlmarket Manila 2012 - Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho

ChristkindlMarket 2012 event was featured in GMA TV's "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho" show....

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December 04, 2012
Christkindlmarket Manila 2012 as reported by ABS-CBN

Christmas bazaar in SM Mall of Asia (Pasay City, Philippines) surrounded by snow!

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November 25, 2012
Italian Traders Consider Expansion, Investments

Italian businessmen are taking a closer look at the Philippines for possible expansion and investment site in the future, the Trade Department said over the weekend.

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November 21, 2012
Prepare for Booming 'Silver Market,' Property Developers Urged

The Retirement and Healthcare Coalition (RHC) urged Philippine developers to start putting up full- fledged retirement villages rather than mere “sleeping quarters,” as other countries in the region have gone ahead with their own infrastructure buildup to get a bigger share in the “ballooning” silver market.

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November 19, 2012
Business Push Enactment of 16 Bills to Boost Competitiveness, Growth

The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) and the Philippine Business Groups have pushed for the passage of 16 legislative measures to bolster competitiveness and ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.

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