LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg -- EU nations on Thursday reached agreement on a long-stalled revision of the bloc's rules to share the hosting of asylum seekers and migrants more equitably. Sweden, which holds the bloc's rotating presidency, announced the breakthrough after a fraught day of negotiations...
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said on Tuesday, June 6, that he would fly to Brussels, Belgium toward the end of June to follow up on the Philippines’ status on the European Union’s (EU) Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), as well as negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)....
Have you ever wanted to eat authentic Belgian waffles, wander around Copenhagen, or learn the romance languages like French and Italian? The European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines brought these experiences to Filipinos through the “Euro Village” cultural festival. The Euro Village,...
European embassies in the Philippines have launched the Euro Village in Pasig City, where Western delights, souvenirs and other related activities can be enjoyed. The Euro Village at the Capitol Commons Park will be open until Sunday, June 4, where European delicacies, such as Belgian waffles,...
The Philippine government is strongly urged to fast track the Senate concurrence of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and lift or amend the Bank Secrecy Law to leverage the country’s position in combating financial crime, and promote transparent, effective reporting system, and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. thought it was the right time for the Philippines and the European Union (EU) to solidify their long-standing and historically beneficial trade relations through a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Noel...
European businesses in the country would like the Philippine government to eliminate import duties for European automotive brands as part of the measures for adoption in the proposed EU-Philippine Free Trade Agreement (EU-PH FTA). This forms part of various recommendations in the Automotive Advocacy...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The Philippines is the "most attractive" investment destination for European businesses. House Speaker Martin Romualdez learned this straight from Noel Clehane, board member of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) during a meeting Tuesday...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol (C) poses for a photo with President of the European Council Charles Michel (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during their meeting at the Presidential Office in Seoul on May 22, 2023. (JUNG YEON-JE / POOL) SEOUL, South Korea -- Two...
European businesses operating in the country and in the region said the Philippines offers the “brightest” prospects among ASEAN countries in terms of attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) despite the need for more improvement in the ease of doing business. EUROPEAN-PHILIPPINE BUSINESS...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- EU foreign ministers meet Friday to seek a common approach on lessening Europe's reliance on China and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Brussels is urging the European Union's 27 nations to get on the same page on how they deal with China...
The Rizal Monument and the Musical Dancing Fountain in Rizal Park on Sunday, May 7, lit up in the blue and yellow colors of the European Union flag for the celebration of Europe Day 2023. (Photo from the European Union in the Philippines via Facebook) European Union (EU) Ambassador to the...
