Oct. 3, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reports that the active portfolio of Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans and grants to the Philippines totaled to USD 32.40 billion in 2022. The portfolio reflected the government’s initiative to sustain a continuous rollout of programs aimed at addressing the socioeconomic scarring brought by continue reading : PH ODA REACHES USD 32.40 BILLION IN 2022 AS GOV’T SHIFTS FOCUS FROM PANDEMIC RECOVERY TO ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document 2023-2032 Launching Event: Reshaping the Future, Advancing Filipinnovation
Opening Remarks Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority Vice-Chair, National Innovation Council National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document 2023-2032 Launching Event: Reshaping the Future, Advancing Filipinnovation Manila Metropolitan Theater 27 September 2023 | 2:30 PM His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss, Senator continue reading : As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document 2023-2032 Launching Event: Reshaping the Future, Advancing Filipinnovation
NATIONAL INNOVATION COUNCIL UNVEILS 10-YEAR INNOVATION BLUEPRINT
September 27, 2023 – On September 27, 2023, the National Innovation Council (NIC) officially launched the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) for 2023-2032. With the theme “Reshaping the Future, Advancing Filipinnovation”, the launch aimed to ignite enthusiasm, foster collaboration, and engage all innovation stakeholders in the implementation of the innovation agenda and strategies continue reading : NATIONAL INNOVATION COUNCIL UNVEILS 10-YEAR INNOVATION BLUEPRINT
PASSAGE OF “TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN” ACT TO FURTHER PH DEVELOPMENT AGENDA – NEDA
September 27, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) welcomes the passage of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act, signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on September 27, 2023. To effectively implement the policies outlined in this Act, the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan seeks to address unemployment, underemployment, youth unemployment, continue reading : PASSAGE OF “TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN” ACT TO FURTHER PH DEVELOPMENT AGENDA – NEDA
PH HIGHLIGHTS MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY APPROACH IN ALIGNMENT WITH UN’S 2030 AGENDA
September 26, 2023 – The Philippine government, through the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), underscored its innovative approach to multidimensional poverty during the UN General Assembly High-Level Week 2023 held on September 20, 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The side event, titled “Leveraging the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to Advance Interlinked continue reading : PH HIGHLIGHTS MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY APPROACH IN ALIGNMENT WITH UN’S 2030 AGENDA
STATEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC MANAGERS ON THE LATEST SURVEY
STATEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC MANAGERS ON THE LATEST SURVEY September 22, 2023 While approval and trust ratings may fluctuate given uncontrollable factors such as global or regional shocks, the economic team remains confident in President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who continues to have one of the highest trust and approval ratings in the world. As continue reading : STATEMENT OF THE ECONOMIC MANAGERS ON THE LATEST SURVEY
As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 9th NEDA Board Meeting
Statement on the Ninth NEDA Board Meeting Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 21 September 2023 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am pleased to announce that the National Economic and Development Authority Board, chaired by continue reading : As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 9th NEDA Board Meeting
LEDAC INCLUDES MORE BILLS IN COMMON LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO HIT PDP TARGETS, ADVANCE SOCIOECONOMIC GOALS—NEDA
September 21, 2023 – The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) included 11 additional bills to the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) of the 19th Congress to further advance the attainment of the social and economic transformation agenda outlined in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. During its 3rd meeting for the 19th Congress held on September continue reading : LEDAC INCLUDES MORE BILLS IN COMMON LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO HIT PDP TARGETS, ADVANCE SOCIOECONOMIC GOALS—NEDA
NEDA URGES BUSINESSMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO INVEST IN MINDANAO INFRA PROJECTS, ENERGY SECTOR
September 12, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) encouraged potential investors in Doha, Qatar and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to explore investment opportunities in infrastructure projects in the Philippines, especially in Mindanao and the energy sector, which are key focus areas for the Philippine government. “The Marcos Administration is committed to continue reading : NEDA URGES BUSINESSMEN IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO INVEST IN MINDANAO INFRA PROJECTS, ENERGY SECTOR
GOV’T INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO CREATE HIGH-QUALITY JOBS FOR PH LABOR FORCE — NEDA
September 08, 2023 – The government’s priority is to create high-quality and high-paying jobs to address the rising issue of vulnerable employment, particularly among self-employed and unpaid family workers, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). This statement follows the release of the July 2023 Labor Force Survey (LFS), with the unemployment rate in continue reading : GOV’T INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO CREATE HIGH-QUALITY JOBS FOR PH LABOR FORCE — NEDA
NEDA UNDERSCORES NEED TO REBUILD A RESILIENT, POST-PANDEMIC HEALTH SECTOR
September 07, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the need for strategic national investments to promote human and social development in rebuilding a resilient, post-pandemic health sector. During a high-level meeting between the Philippine government and the World Bank on Health Sector Rebuilding, held on September 5, 2023, Department of Health continue reading : NEDA UNDERSCORES NEED TO REBUILD A RESILIENT, POST-PANDEMIC HEALTH SECTOR
PH GOV’T TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY, SUFFICIENT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS—NEDA
September 05, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assures the public that the government will strengthen its measures to ensure food security, protect consumers, and provide assistance to farmers. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that inflation in August rose to 5.3 percent from 4.7 percent in July 2023, bringing the year-to-date continue reading : PH GOV’T TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY, SUFFICIENT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS—NEDA
STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 39: IMPOSITION OF MANDATED PRICE CEILINGS ON RICE
SEPT. 3, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) supports the issuance of Executive Order No. 39 on imposing mandated price ceilings on rice to combat hoarding, profiteering, smuggling, and cartelization. We are facing difficult times, and concerning the agriculture sector, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon is a major disruptor. The continue reading : STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 39: IMPOSITION OF MANDATED PRICE CEILINGS ON RICE
As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 8th NEDA Board Meeting
Statement on the 8th NEDA Board Meeting Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 23 August 2023 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. It is my honor to provide updates on the results of the 8th National Economic continue reading : As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 8th NEDA Board Meeting
NEDA EXPLORES POTENTIAL OF ICT, SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY TO INFORM POLICIES ON INFLATION
August 22, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) sent a research team to the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, to evaluate the potential of the Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) in providing valuable insights for the government’s proactive measures to manage inflation. “Currently, continue reading : NEDA EXPLORES POTENTIAL OF ICT, SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY TO INFORM POLICIES ON INFLATION