EUROPE-PH News

December 22, 2014
PHL manufacturing, agri big winners in EU zero-tariff

The country's manufacturing and agriculture sectors are the sectors expected to benefit most out of the recent decision of the European Union (EU) to include the country in its list of zero-tariff exports, according to business groups.

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December 22, 2014
Pag-IBIG officials, members vow integrity, professionalism

Pag-IBIG Fund president and chief executive officer Darlene Marie B. Berberabe recently led the corporate-wide simultaneous recitation and signing of the Integrity Pledge among Fund officers and employees in line with the agency's celebration of its 34th anniversary last December 14, and as a testament that its workforce strongly believes that a public office is a public trust.

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December 22, 2014
Businessmen tap the power of the sun

Solar technology is now shining in the Philippines, as some businessmen began to install solar panels on rooftops of schools, office buildings and even shopping malls, seven years after the passage of Republic Act No. 9513, or the Renewable Energy Law.

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December 19, 2014
PHL manufacturing, agri big winners in EU trade under GSP+ tariff rates

It's a Merry Christmas for the Philippine manufacturing and agriculture sectors, which are the sectors expected to benefit most out of the recent decision of the European Union (EU) to include the country in its list of zero-tariff exports, according to business groups.

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December 15, 2014
Industry pushes back on Papal visit holiday plans

Business Groups are resisting calls for a five-day holiday to coincide with the Papal visit next month, saying that the extra days off work are unacceptable and will hurt competitiveness.

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December 15, 2014
Reform bills increasingly in the balance

CONGRESS is ending 2014 with next year's national budget practically in the bag, but lack of similar progress for other legislative measures prioritized by Malacañang and by business leaves such reforms increasingly at risk of inaction as legislators start jostling ahead of the 2016 national elections.

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December 15, 2014
Dutch firm to introduce natural farming products

Dutch company Koppert Biological Systems will boost its presence in the Philippines next year, a move expected to help revive the declining natural farming practice among Filipino farmers. Asia Pacific area manager Bram Koppert said the company will make its products available in the Philippines through Allied Botanical Corp. (ABC) by the second quarter of 2015.

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December 04, 2014
PHL ranking in global corruption perception good for business

It looks like the Philippines is on the right track under the Aquino administration's good governance thrust, getting another international recognition in a global survey on corruption perception released Wednesday.

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December 03, 2014
Corruption image still 'poor' but better

The Philippines further improved its ranking and score in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of global nonprofit watchdog Transparency International, but its continued 'poor' rating reflects a a general weak or ineffective leadership in the fight against this problem, according to the report released yesterday.

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November 30, 2014
Quality care for the elderly: The needs and wants

DO we need this model in the Philippines? Yes, as another option, but with adaptations. For most of the care needs described in the first part of this column, we would hire a helper or caregiver who stays with the family 24/7. But are they professionally trained and experienced? Do they know how to handle long-term care? No. And this is where the home-care model comes in. The home-care companies supply dedicated nurses and caregivers who are trained in long-term care.

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November 25, 2014
Logistics firms tout data access in easing port congestion

LOGISTICS INDUSTRY participants on Tuesday said a long- term solution to port congestion will involve the creation of a shared logistics database accessible by end users, and supported by the government.

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November 24, 2014
President Aquino orders rebidding of Cavite-Laguna Expressway project

President Benigno Aquino III has ordered a rebidding of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) project.

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