EUROPE-PH News

August 19, 2014
South Korea warns of crime impact

Criminality may have been a constant concern of tourists and investors in the country for quite some time, but perceived frequency of incidents has prompted one foreign embassy to raise the issue publicly with the government.

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August 19, 2014
ECCP supports Japanese VAT refund

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has thrown full support behind Japanese investor's VAT refund claims against the Philippine government.

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August 19, 2014
Palace meeting on traffic, cargo transport upholds MMDA

The Government will undertake several measures to ease traffic and decongest ports in Metro Manila, Communications Secretary Herminio B. Coloma, Jr. said.

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August 19, 2014
The automotive industry

With the implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) 2016, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will reach a prominent position to attract foreign investment.

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August 04, 2014
Gov't prodded to act faster on power lack

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has proposed a five-point strategy aimed at averting a looming power shortage in Luzon by summer of next year.

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August 04, 2014
ECCP, PCCI to encourage European SMEs to come to Phl

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is planning to tie-up with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to encourage more European businesses to check out opportunities here.

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August 04, 2014
Power rate hike looms

Consumers will face additional power charges of P0.0531 per kilowatt-hour if the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approves a petition filed by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp.

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July 30, 2014
With Terminal 3 fully operational, Manila's image seen to improve

An influential European business group welcomed the full operations of the controversial Terminal 3 project in Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport that start Thursday, saying this would bolster tourism and trade, even as it expressed disappointment over the government's failure to address the a "fair compensation" of the facility's European contractor.

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July 30, 2014
400MW supply shortage seen in 2015

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has urged government leaders and company executives to invest in energy-efficiency initiatives and programs that will help avert an expected 400-megawatt (MW) power supply shortage in Luzon next year.

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July 30, 2014
Spending scandal could hurt economy

The biggest political crisis that Philippine President Benigno Aquino has faced in four years in power could damage his image as a crusader against corruption and undermine his ability to deliver on reforms to sustain strong economic growth.

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July 30, 2014
PNoy urged: Make 'bosses' feel growth

The economy is improving. Now it's time to make the majority of President Aquino's ''bosses'' feel the benefits of growth.

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July 25, 2014
Court case vs Maynilad, Manila Water seen to scare off investors

The petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC) seeking to void the concession agreements of state- owned water regulator Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) with Manila Water Co. Inc. and Maynilad Water Systems Inc. is seen to discourage investments in the country, business groups said.

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