EUROPE-PH News

Manila - Businessmen have warned the government that the financial losses now being suffered by Mindanao as a result of the crippling power outages there may be replicated in premier investment centers of Luzon unless "swift and decisive" steps are taken to meet the rising demand for electricity in these areas.

The Aquino administration must redouble its efforts toward ensuring energy security for the country if it wanted to attract more investors, the umbrella organization of European companies operating here said on Friday. According to the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), improving the supply, stability and quality of energy should be made a priority by President Aquino in the second half of his term.

IT is probably an open secret by now that some of the country’s brightest minds work in the foreign chambers, which seek to strengthen relationships between the Philippines and the country or countries they represent. These Filipinos are early risers, hard working, critical thinkers, and are always late going home because of the volume, and most of the times national significance, of the work that they do.

IT is important to get ready for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which is scheduled to start in 2015. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has achieved world-wide recognition for being one of the most dynamic and integrated regions. The growing purchasing power of the 600-million consumer market and the ongoing progress of the regional agenda as discussed in Brunei last week are offering an integrated market and production base for both business and consumers.

Manila, Philippines - The former head of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) urged the government yesterday to create more jobs by boosting the country's tourism industry through the promotion of new travel destinations and provision of needed infrastructure.

Here is the list of winners of the 8th ECCP Football Cup 2013.

It is important to get ready for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which is scheduled to start in 2015. Ther Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has achieved worldwide recognition for being one of the most dynamic and integrated regions. The growing purchasing power of the 600­million consumer market and the ongoing progress of the regional agenda as discussed in Brunei last week are offering an integrated market and production base for both business and consumers.

The coming integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) economies to create the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is an exciting development and will multiply business opportunities in our regional and global economic landscape.

Thanks to modern technology, drivers are now able to pin down vehicular problems and effortlessly find solutions for a long drive ahead. However, regular car check-ups and professional assessment remain essential to proper car maintenance. To ensure a car's optimum performance, drivers should consult a technical expert on minimizing fuel consumption and fitting accessories to monitor engine activity.

In order to compete with neighbors in the retirement and wellness market, the Philippines should provide long-stay visas, set up retirement communities and improve the quality of health care, according to speakers at the 3rd Philippine Retirement and Healthcare Summit.

With a record of 50 corporate teams expected to compete, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is set to hold the eight installment of its annual football cup at Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa.

Foreign businessmen in the country are restless over what they view as another example of changing of the rules in the middle of the game after the Supreme Court (SC) prevented some firms from claiming their tax refund as guaranteed by law.