National and Bangsamoro Governments approve ODA loan guidelines that will support BARMM’s inclusive development
The Intergovernmental Fiscal Policy Board (IFPB) has approved the guidelines on official development assistance (ODA) loans for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), paving the way for the region’s access to foreign-assisted projects and programs that will support its inclusive development. Co-chaired by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Bangsamoro Government Minister of […]
EU BAEP CRESCENT facilitates the signing of the MOU between KENRAM and 11 ARBO Cooperatives in Basilan
The EU BAEP CRESCENT project is achieving its goal of “Creating Responsible Sustainable Competitive ENTerprises (CRESCENT)” with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KENRAM Palmoil Industries Inc (KPII) and the 11 Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBO)/ Cooperatives in Basilan on 20 June 2024 at the KENRAM grounds at Isulan, Sultan Kudarat. The […]
BARMM Coffee Enterprises shine at the Philippine Coffee Expo 2024
Philippine Coffee Expo 2024
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region. Regional Transportation and Communications Minister Paisalin Tago told reporters on Wednesday that he received the appointments […]
ECCP Launches BAEP CRESCENT Project
The ECCP officially launched the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Program (BAEP) Creating Responsible Competitive Enterprises (CRESCENT) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Agribusiness Sector as one of the implementing partners of the EU-funded BAEP Project on February 15, 2024, in Davao City. The BAEP CRESCENT Project is a 4-year initiative aimed at contributing to […]
ECCP joins the official launch of the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Programme (BAEP)
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) team was represented at the official launch of the Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Programme (BAEP) in Cotabato City on 15 January 2024. The Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Programme (BAEP) is a five-year initiative funded by the European Union through an Agreement with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines, […]
BAEP-CRESCENT joins Niyogosyo Fair and Expo 2023
The BAEP-CRESCENT Project was invited to participate in the Niyogosyo Fair and Expo 2023 last December 13, 2023, held at the Mall of Al-nor Annex, Cotabato City.
Mr. Antonio Peralta, BAEP-CRESCENT’s BARMM Program Coordinator, gave a presentation introducing the Project during the event’s afternoon session. He opened his talk by enumerating some issues faced by the region’s agricultural industry, such as the lack of stable electricity. Sharing that the Project was working to help address those issues, Mr. Peralta then presented BAEP-CRESCENT’s summary, objectives, outputs, activities, challenges and opportunities identified, and progress thus far.
Technical Assistance through Start and Improve Your Business Program continues in BaSulTa Region
The second cohort of European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and International Labour Organization (ILO) co-organized Training of Trainers (ToT) on Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) concluded last December 4-7, 2023 in Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City. The cohort was attended by representatives from the business sector, government agencies, and civil service […]
ECCP-ILO Training on Start and Improve Your Business launches in Cotabato City
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), in partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO), organized the first Training of Trainers (ToT) in Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) as part of the implementation of the “The Bangsamoro Agri-Enterprise Program: Creating REsponsible Sustainable Competitive ENTerprises” (BAEP CRESCENT) last November 21-25, 2023 in EM Manor […]
ECCP implements CRESCENT Project (or Creating REsponsible Sustainable and Competitive Enterprises in the Agri- business Sector of BARMM
The ECCP is implementing a four-year EU-funded project entitled the “CRESCENT Project (or Creating REsponsible Sustainable and Competitive ENTerprises in the Agri-business Sector of BARMM” which is being initiated under the EU Bangsamoro Agro-Enterprise Program (BAEP). The project aims to contribute to a peaceful, cohesive, secure, and inclusively developed Bangsamoro by promoting rural and value chain development towards strengthening agri-fishery and rural enterprise engagement.