November 8, 2023 – Pro-competitive policies and regulations in digital markets are key to ensuring that affordable, high-quality digital services and products are available to both Filipino consumers and businesses. This was emphasized by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan in the recently concluded workshop on Fostering Digitalization through the National continue reading : ENHANCING DIGITALIZATION THROUGH PRO-COMPETITION POLICIES KEY TO IMPROVING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR FILIPINOS – NEDA
PH GOV’T TO PRIORITIZE ADDRESSING JOB VULNERABILITY AS EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO IMPROVE IN SEPTEMBER 2023—NEDA
November 8, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reiterated the government’s objective of pursuing high-quality job generation for Filipinos as labor market indicators continue to improve. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that the unemployment rate in September 2023 dropped to 4.5 percent, which is lower than the 5.0 percent recorded continue reading : PH GOV’T TO PRIORITIZE ADDRESSING JOB VULNERABILITY AS EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES TO IMPROVE IN SEPTEMBER 2023—NEDA
NEDA KICKS OFF REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF NIASD, PROMOTES HARMONIZED, ENABLING INNOVATION GOVERNANCE IN THE REGIONS
NOV. 7, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority engaged innovation stakeholders from Luzon to raise awareness of and mainstream the regional implementation of the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, as it kicks off its roadshow series last October 26, 2023. The NIASD – which was officially launched last September 27, continue reading : NEDA KICKS OFF REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF NIASD, PROMOTES HARMONIZED, ENABLING INNOVATION GOVERNANCE IN THE REGIONS
INFLATION EASES IN OCT 2023, PH GOV’T TO CONTINUE ASSISTANCE TO VULNERABLE SECTORS
NOV. 7, 2023 – As inflation eased in October 2023, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured the public that the government would continue assisting the most vulnerable sectors as El Niño is expected to linger until mid-2024. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that inflation in October 2023 significantly slowed to 4.9 continue reading : INFLATION EASES IN OCT 2023, PH GOV’T TO CONTINUE ASSISTANCE TO VULNERABLE SECTORS
Special DBCC Joint Statement – November 3, 2023
Special DBCC Joint Statement November 3, 2023 The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) continues to take the necessary measures to ensure that the economy remains on track with the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) and among the best-performing economies in Asia in 2023. Revenue collections exceeded target The National Government’s revenue performance is expected continue reading : Special DBCC Joint Statement – November 3, 2023
TRANSFER OF DAP TO NEDA STRENGTHENS LINK BETWEEN GOV’T HUMAN RESOURCE DEV’T PROGRAMS AND PDP 2023-2028 ROLLOUT — NEDA
October 31, 2023 – The transfer of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) from the Office of the President (OP) to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will enable critical institutional synergies and strengthen the links between human resource development for the public sector and the implementation of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) continue reading : TRANSFER OF DAP TO NEDA STRENGTHENS LINK BETWEEN GOV’T HUMAN RESOURCE DEV’T PROGRAMS AND PDP 2023-2028 ROLLOUT — NEDA
INVESTMENT, PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH BUSINESS SECTOR VITAL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEV’T – NEDA
October 26, 2023 – Ongoing efforts to revamp the country’s investment ecosystem will raise investor confidence, address the private sector’s concerns, and create a more enabling policy environment for rapid infrastructure project rollout. This was the message emphasized by National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 12th Arangkada Philippines Forum on October continue reading : INVESTMENT, PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH BUSINESS SECTOR VITAL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEV’T – NEDA
GREATER COLLABORATION KEY TO TAPPING THE POTENTIAL OF REMOTE-SENSING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD PRICE STABILITY – NEDA
October 26, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) encouraged various national government agencies and academic institutions involved in the application of remote-sensing technologies in the agricultural sector to collaborate and harmonize their efforts. Data from such technologies can help inform anticipatory food price stabilization policies. As the chair of the Inter-agency continue reading : GREATER COLLABORATION KEY TO TAPPING THE POTENTIAL OF REMOTE-SENSING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD PRICE STABILITY – NEDA
As-delivered Keynote Speech of Secretary Arsenio Balisacan to the Arangkada Philippines Forum
Towards Sustainable Transformations and Inclusive Growth: Challenges and Opportunities Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 12th Arangkada Philippines Forum Grant Mariott Ballroom 25 October 2023 | 9:30AM <Salutations> Distinguished officials and representatives from the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines, Members of the diplomatic community Colleagues in government, Friends in continue reading : As-delivered Keynote Speech of Secretary Arsenio Balisacan to the Arangkada Philippines Forum
UN, PH SIGN SUSTAINABLE DEV’T COOPERATION FRAMEWORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS OF THE PDP 2023-2028, AMBISYON NATIN 2040
October 25, 2023 – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan joined the signing of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2028, a joint strategic planning and partnership framework between the UN and the Philippines that supports the country’s medium- and long-term development goals as outlined in the Philippine Development continue reading : UN, PH SIGN SUSTAINABLE DEV’T COOPERATION FRAMEWORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS OF THE PDP 2023-2028, AMBISYON NATIN 2040
As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan at the Press Conference on the Tenth NEDA Board Meeting
Statement on the Tenth NEDA Board Meeting Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 13 October 2023 Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Fellow Filipinos, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I am pleased to announce that the National Economic and Development Authority Board, under the leadership of President continue reading : As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan at the Press Conference on the Tenth NEDA Board Meeting
NEDA EXPLORES REMOTE-SENSING TECH OF UPLB TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE POLICY ADVICE
October 12, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) learned about a remote-sensing technology developed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). This technology can be utilized at the community level to gather data that can be used in formulating proactive policy recommendations. Project SARAI, or the Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate continue reading : NEDA EXPLORES REMOTE-SENSING TECH OF UPLB TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE POLICY ADVICE
NEDA HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR BETTER ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
October 06, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the importance of a collaborative effort between the public and private sectors in ensuring that Filipinos have improved access to affordable housing. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan discussed the strategies and priority legislative agenda of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 for the continue reading : NEDA HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR BETTER ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
NEDA REITERATES GOV’T FOCUS ON HIGH-QUALITY JOB CREATION AS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FURTHER DECLINES
OCT. 6, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the Marcos Administration’s commitment to generate high-quality and high-paying job opportunities for workers, in light of the latest employment statistics. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the unemployment rate in August 2023 was at 4.4 percent, a significant decline from the 5.3 continue reading : NEDA REITERATES GOV’T FOCUS ON HIGH-QUALITY JOB CREATION AS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FURTHER DECLINES
PH GOV’T COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING CONSUMERS AND FARMERS AS INFLATION RISES IN SEPTEMBER 2023—NEDA
October 05, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reassures the public that the government will continue supporting the most vulnerable sectors while implementing necessary measures to respond to rising prices as inflation inched up in September 2023. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), inflation in September 2023 increased to 6.1 percent, continue reading : PH GOV’T COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING CONSUMERS AND FARMERS AS INFLATION RISES IN SEPTEMBER 2023—NEDA