The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) are set to start implementing a joint undertaking to encourage locators in ecozones around the country to invest in energy efficiency.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its subsidiaries vowed to uphold transparency and good governance in their day-to- day operations.
Finally, the Philippines has received the much coveted and long-awaited investment grade from a major global credit rating agency
WHO has not heard these terms in the last years: Retirement migration, best agers, silver aristocrats or silver market? They all refer to global ageing. While in the developed countries these terms are associated with an economic threat, in developing countries like the Philippines, we see big economic opportunities in it.
With a record 50 corporate teams exÂpected to compete, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) will hold the eighth installment of its annual football cup at the Alabang Country Club in Muntinlupa.
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and Robert Bosch Inc. recently spearheaded an interactive training session on fuel efficiency and proper fleet management in Makati. Representatives from Bosch's automotive aftermarket division, Clean Air Asia, Honda Cars Philippines, and Philippine Auto Club shared insights with transport fleet managers, automotive workshop owners and drivers.
A national multi-sectoral group wants to study the strong partnership of the business sector and local government units (LGUs) in the city and province of Iloilo. Gerry Constantino, assistant vice president for operations of European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), said Integrity Initiative is looking for good examples of strong partnership between LGUs and the private sector.
Rules keep on changing - and worse, many underpinning policies (i.e. the Renewable Portfolio Standards) are still lacking. No wonder then that many investors feel like they are spinning in a whirlpool when it comes to tracking and understanding the patchwork of fickle policies being laid down for the country’s nascent renewable energy (RE) sector.
The policy advice from experts will be for markets to strive for "all-of-the-above energy strategy" - if they want to thrive and reliably supply the needs of consumers. The parochial debate pitting coal versus renewable energy could then be a useless tussle, because realistically, both technologies must co- exist in a prudently-planned electricity system.
The Benefits of the first ever investment-grade upgrade are grossly exaggerated. The behavior of the stock market last Monday, rising tentatively, retreated, and finally fell, supported this view. The stock markets’ hyperactive reaction to the upgrade before the Holy Week break was totally irrational.
The Philippines secured its first investment grade credit rating on Wednesday, courtesy of debt watcher Fitch Ratings, along with a stable outlook that is expected to lead to more foreign investments, increased access to credit and reduced borrowing costs.
Danao City, Cebu - The French Government is expecting to create a better trade relationship with the Philippines as it recognizes the latter as a prospective business hub in Asia.
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