The government's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) seeks to increase the renewable energy-based capacity of the Philippines to 15,304 megawatts (MW) by 2030 from 5,438 MW in 2010, a ranking energy official said at the Philippine German Bioenergy Market Development press conference yesterday.
Read MoreThe influential Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) backs the proposed reforms of the country's Immigration Act at the same time presents its recommendations to the leaders of the House of Representatives.
Read MorePhilippine exports to Europe may spike by as much as 20 percent in the first year alone should the new trading scheme with the European Union (EU) gain approval, said the general manager of the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP).
Read MoreGerman technology firms are seeking local partners in developing the Philippines's biomass industry and help the country establish more alternative sources of power.
Read MoreEclectic, Canny, Congenial, Pragmatic - these are just some of the words that best summarize the chamber's newest endeavor.
Read MoreThe European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines has nurtured Philippines-European interests for the past 35 years.
Read MoreMan on the street chats with three random subjects on the country's vastly improved economic figures.
Read MoreGovernment officials yesterday stood firmly by the decision of the city government of Manila to implement the new truck ban policy, noting that complaining stakeholders should instead adjust their operations.
Read MoreThe Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) laud the ongoing effort to allow the participation of still more foreign banks in the country, saying this was consistent with the envisioned financial sector integration happening in 2020.
Read MoreThe Makati Business Club has urged Malacanang to issue an executive order requiring companies participating in government deals to sign the Integrity Pledge.
Read MoreThe food and beverage industry is Europe's largest manufacturing sector while agriculture accounts for more than a quarter of the gross domestic product (GDP) in several Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member-Âstates.
Read MoreThe European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) on Monday urged the city of Manila to scrap its truck ban, saying it is not a solution to the traffic problem and will only choke business.
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