EUROPE-PH News

March 16, 2017
Business wants common train station project fast tracked

Thirteen influential foreign and local business groups in the country have urged the government to fast track completion of the common train station that would link three major rail commuter lines in the metropolis, a much-awaited transport infrastructure that was being derailed by prolonged discussions in Congress.

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March 07, 2017
New Direction for Eccp’s Schumacher, to Depart from Chamber by End Feb

Manila, March 7, 2017 – After close to forty years of dedicated service to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the partnership between the ECCP and Henry Schumacher is moving into a new phase. As of the end of February 2017, Schumacher has left the ECCP in an official capacity to pursue his own dreams and advocacies.

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March 01, 2017
Philippines is among top favorite of European investors in Asean

The Philippines is seen moving into the upper half of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations in terms of being a preferred investment destination among European companies despite ongoing issues that have saddled their interest in the country.

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February 22, 2017
European companies put PH investment plans on hold

EUROPEAN companies are rediverting and holding off plans to expand investments in the Philippines, an official said on Wednesday, citing political concerns, but did not name the companies.

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February 09, 2017
15 business groups back tax reform bill

Big business and foreign chambers have expressed support for the Department of Finance's proposed bill aimed at bringing down personal income tax rates while increasing levy on consumption.

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February 06, 2017
Business Groups Give Priorities List

FIFTEEN local and foreign business chambers submitted to the Office of the President last month a list of reforms they hope would be approved by the 17th Congress and enacted into law.

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February 06, 2017
Business Groups Push for 12 Economic Reforms

Businessmen have asked the Duterte administration to prioritize the 12 business and economic legislative reform measures to increase investments, create more jobs and attain inclusive growth in the country.

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February 03, 2017
Social media seminar for retail sector set

Boost businesses and enhance the business community, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) rides the future retail trend with iCONNECT, a Social Media Marketing seminar. A one day forum to be held on February 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be held at Golden Prince Hotel.

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December 19, 2016
ECOP airs concern over passage of 2-tier cigarette tax

Source: The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The country’s employers have expressed...

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January 19, 2017
Biz buzz: Businessmen unit vs 'sin' tax scheme

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer With all their vested and competing interests, the cou...

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December 26, 2016
YearEnder: Trade, investments remain on solid ground

Source: The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The country’s trade and investment cli...

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January 02, 2017
Killings, Duterte tirades may dampen investments – EU

Source: The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines – The European business community has tw...

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