The Philippines, through the Board of Investments (BOI) will be participating at Gamescom, Europe’s largest international trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany from 17-21 August 2016. For its country participation in Gamescom, the BOI will be focusing on the following key segments to raise awareness on the Philippines as a viable investment location for international game development companies, as well as for outsourcing game-related services and ... Read more

Around 20 representatives of German companies which have interests in the bio-energy sector attended the seminar “Bioenergy in the Philippines” in Frankfurt am Main on 26 February 2016. The program gave an introduction on the Philippines’ use of bioenergy as a renewable energy source, underlying conditions and market opportunities in the country, current practices and challenges, and prospects for financing and other business undertakings. It was also an opportunity for initial networking to ... Read more

ZAMA, a manufacturer of carburetors for small off-road engines and a subsidiary of the STIHL Group, opened a new production plant in Santo Tomas in the Philippines. Secretary Adrian S. Cristobal jr. of the Department of Trade and Industry held a welcoming address at the inauguration on January 20, 2016. The total investment amounts to more than US$ 50 million. Speaking at the ceremony, STIHL executive board chairman Dr. Bertram Kandziora emphasized the strategic significance of the new factory: ... Read more