To address the challenges of energy saving and the decarbonization of electricity supply, the Philippine Energy Forum will be held on July 10, 2012, at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, the forum brings together business leaders in the energy industry, including energy producers, policymakers, and consumer groups. Topics to be taken up are energy efficient technologies, energy policies, and consumer education.
Read MoreMore than 300 decision-makers from the government and the private sector are expected to attend the European Chamber of Commerce ofthe Philippines (ECCP) Third Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum (PEEF) on July 10 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Read MoreMore than 300 decision makers from the government and the private sector are expected to attend the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Third Philippine Energy Efficiency Forum on July 10 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Read MoreFirms should tattle on government officials seeking bribes and move to address fears of retaliation via anti-corruption alliances, a veteran journalist yesterday said.
Read MoreSchneider Electric (SE), the global specialist in energy management, recently conducted a presentation entitled "Modeling Your Data Center for Greater Efficiency" during the Technology Roadmap Seminar held in Pampanga. The presentation sought to increase awareness on improving the efficiency of a data center, including the management of computers, telecommunications, storage systems and other IT equipments, while reducing electricity consumption and operational costs.
Read MoreManila, Phililppines --- Economic zone locators and new building proponents in Makati will be required to build energy-efficient facilities otherwise they would not be allowed to construct as part of the measures being implemented to make them competitive in light of the high cost and short supply of power in the country.
Read MoreManila, Philippines - European companies in economic zones are investing in power efficiency technologies to cope with the transition to the new power regime that is expected to be implemented in ecozones this year.
Read MoreThe European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) have forged an agreement for an energy audit and efficiency initiative, wherein the private sector, instead of constantly complaining about the high power cost in the country, should address the problem by cutting down on consumption through efficient use of electricity.
Read MoreThe biggest advantage of the Philippines as a tourism, retirement and health-care destination is its people. The Filipinos are the biggest selling point of the country -- not the beaches, hotels and resorts, various shopping opportunities, unique cuisines, or the relatively good private health-care system.
Read MoreThe House of Representatives approval of the Âœsin tax reform bill was met with mixed reactions from the business community, with some welcoming the revenue measure and others claiming it was discriminatory.
Read MoreThe 15th Congress in its second regular session that ended yesterday approved for enactment into law four measures prioritized by both the Executive and Legislative branches, prompting officials of foreign chambers to say yesterday they were "€œpretty happy" with such progress.
Read MoreThe decision to relocate is not an easy one. A lot of factors come to play when retirees look for their winter escape destination or permanent place for retirement.
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