UK companies express interest in the Philippine market

In an aim to assist more UK businesses targeting to enter the Philippine market, the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) organised a webinar, a web-based seminar, on Doing Business in the Philippines last Thursday, 30th July.   Over 21 UK firms showed interest in the Philippine market and actively participated in the …

BOC Commissioner Bert Lina tackles port congestion issue

THURSDAY, July 2 – The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) hosted a Business Breakfast on “Tackling Port Congestion in the Philippines” at Tower Club in Makati.   Mr. Alberto “Bert” Lina, the current Customs Commissioner, was invited as the keynote speaker for the event.   With over 60 guests in attendance, Mr. Lina talked about what …

BCCP Celebrates World Gin Day with Ginebra San Miguel

25th June – The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines together with Ginebra San Miguel celebrated World Gin Day in the Philippines. The event was held at Tower Club, Makati City. Globe Telecom and Manny O Wines were also there to sponsor the event.   Started in 2009 in Birmingham in the UK, World Gin Day celebrates …

June inflation seen lowest since 1994

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor A. Tetangco, Jr. said that annual inflation could have settled within 1.1-2.0% this month as he estimates June inflation would be the slowest monthly inflation rate on record since at least 1994, beating the current low of 1.6% logged last month. The forecast range for June is likewise lower …

The British Envoy’s Visit in Negros and Bacolod

The British Ambassador Asif Ahmad, was in Negros and Bacolod last June 26 and 27 to explore British Business ties in the area. Here are some news clippings from Visayan Daily Star and Sun Star Bacolod during his visit.  

DTI inks partnership to promote Philippines to British firms

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with an organization based in the United Kingdom (UK) to promote the Philippines as a place for business to British companies. Trade Undersecretary Ponciano Manalo Jr. said in an interview with reporters the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with Asia House during the visit of …

Biggest UK business network visits PH to boost UK-PH trade relations

June 3rd – In an aim to boost UK – PH trade relations and explore areas of possible collaboration, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Director General John Longworth, met some leading business organizations and entrepreneurs in the Philippines. BCC is a dynamic and independent business network with presence in the UK and key markets …

BCC UK: Queen’s Speech is a step in the right direction for business

“If the last Parliament was defined by austerity, this one should be defined by growth. And the government needs a confident, unapologetic programme to deliver that sustained growth. What we have seen in the Queen’s Speech is a positive start, and overall the message appears to be one of ambition, enterprise and growth for firms …