Press Conference Opening Statement Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority #AskNEDA Media Briefing 19 July 2023 To my friends from the media and my esteemed colleagues from NEDA, Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. We welcome everyone here today for our first #AskNEDA media briefing of the year. We sincerely appreciate your continued support, as it is an integral part of our endeavors under our communication initiatives. Today, I continue reading : As-Delivered Opening Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the #AskNEDA Media Briefing
NEDA LAUNCHES DASHBOARD TO MONITOR PH INFRA FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
July 19, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) launched the Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) Dashboard on July 19, 2023. [Visit the IFPs Dashboard here: https://depdev.gov.ph/infrastructure-flagship-projects/] The dashboard is a publicly available, interactive tool that provides an overview of the 194 IFPs, highlighting their status, cost requirements, distribution by sector, mode of financing, continue reading : NEDA LAUNCHES DASHBOARD TO MONITOR PH INFRA FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
As-Delivered Press Conference Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 7th NEDA Board Meeting
Press Conference Statement Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 19 July 2023 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. It is my pleasure to update everyone on the agreements reached during the 7th Meeting of the NEDA Board, continue reading : As-Delivered Press Conference Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 7th NEDA Board Meeting
NEDA SEES LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GAINS FOLLOWING MAHARLIKA LAW SIGNING
July 18, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) lauds the signing of Republic Act No. 11954, also known as the Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023, by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., saying that it will help achieve the long-term development goals of the Philippines. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that continue reading : NEDA SEES LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GAINS FOLLOWING MAHARLIKA LAW SIGNING
NEDA TO CANADIAN INVESTORS: GOV’T COMMITTED TO SUSTAIN TRANSFORMATIVE PH ECON GROWTH
July 14, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured Canadian investors that the Philippine government is committed to sustaining transformative economic growth in the country. This commitment aims to continually improve the investment climate in the Philippines and create more opportunities for businesses from investors worldwide. During the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) continue reading : NEDA TO CANADIAN INVESTORS: GOV’T COMMITTED TO SUSTAIN TRANSFORMATIVE PH ECON GROWTH
As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Toronto
Infrastructure Development and Investment Climate in the Philippine Socioeconomic Agenda Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine Economic Briefing The Fairmont Royal York, Canada 13 July 2023 | 09:00 AM Parliament of Canada Members Rechie Valdez and Salma Zahid, Esteemed members of the business community, Our very energetic Ambassador Andrelita continue reading : As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Toronto
LIFELONG LEARNING, JOB CREATION VITAL FOR MAXIMIZING DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND—NEDA
July 12, 2023 – In order to achieve the goals of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, it is necessary to maximize the country’s demographic dividend by investing in lifelong learning, job creation, and increasing employability, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). During a high-level meeting for this year’s World Population Day (WPD), NEDA continue reading : LIFELONG LEARNING, JOB CREATION VITAL FOR MAXIMIZING DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND—NEDA
PH UNEMPLOYMENT, UNDEREMPLOYMENT RATES IN MAY 2023 HIT SECOND LOWEST SINCE APRIL 2005 – NEDA
July 07, 2023 – The Philippine government reaffirms its commitment to achieve a high-quality labor market in the country as unemployment and underemployment rates hit their second lowest records since April 2005, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that the country’s unemployment rate improved to continue reading : PH UNEMPLOYMENT, UNDEREMPLOYMENT RATES IN MAY 2023 HIT SECOND LOWEST SINCE APRIL 2005 – NEDA
LEDAC TARGETS PRIORITY BILLS ON ECON REFORMS, HUMAN DEV’T TO BE PASSED BY YEAR-END — NEDA
July 05, 2023 – The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) aims to pass 20 priority bills focused on crucial economic reforms by the end of the year. These reforms are intended to improve the country’s business climate for investors and advance human capital development. “The 20 new priority bills are critical to achieving the goals continue reading : LEDAC TARGETS PRIORITY BILLS ON ECON REFORMS, HUMAN DEV’T TO BE PASSED BY YEAR-END — NEDA
PH INFLATION CONTINUES SLOWDOWN, RECORDS LOWEST RATE IN 13 MONTHS
July 05, 2023 – The country’s inflation rate continued to slow down for the fifth consecutive month, registering its lowest rate in 13 months, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that inflation eased further to 5.4 percent in June 2023 from 6.1 percent in May 2023, continue reading : PH INFLATION CONTINUES SLOWDOWN, RECORDS LOWEST RATE IN 13 MONTHS
Official Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s First Year in Office
JUNE 30, 2023 — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ R. Marcos, Jr. began his term under very challenging and unique economic circumstances. The macroeconomic shock from COVID-19 – a significant 9.5% contraction in 2020 – came with a number of socioeconomic setbacks. These include the tighter fiscal space in the form of a higher national debt and continue reading : Official Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s First Year in Office
NIC APPROVES ROADMAP TOWARDS A SMART, INNOVATIVE PHILIPPINES
JUNE 30, 2023 – The National Innovation Council (NIC), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032. This document outlines the country’s plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem. During the 5th NIC meeting, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary continue reading : NIC APPROVES ROADMAP TOWARDS A SMART, INNOVATIVE PHILIPPINES
As-delivered Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at The Manila Times Midyear Economic Forum 2023
Economic Outlook and Opportunities in the Philippines Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority The Manila Times Midyear Economic Forum 2023 “The Financial Play after the Halftime Replay” Ascott Hotel, Bonifacio Global City 27 June 2023 | 10:25 AM BSP Governor Felipe Medlla, Chairman Dante “Klink” Ang II, Colleagues in government, continue reading : As-delivered Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at The Manila Times Midyear Economic Forum 2023
NEDA HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF DAP IN GOV’T AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE
June 26, 2023 – As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) emphasized the importance of the institution’s continued support for the country’s development plans and its role as a catalyst for change in the government. NEDA Secretary and Chairperson of continue reading : NEDA HIGHLIGHTS ROLE OF DAP IN GOV’T AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE
SUSTAINED INFRA DEV’T, HUGE CONSUMER BASE, DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND TO WELCOME INVESTORS IN PH—NEDA
June 15, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured Asian investors that the Philippine government will continue to prioritize infrastructure development in the country, while also maximizing the benefits of a large consumer base and demographic dividend. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan emphasized the importance of funding and investing in the 194 ‘Build-Better-More’ continue reading : SUSTAINED INFRA DEV’T, HUGE CONSUMER BASE, DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND TO WELCOME INVESTORS IN PH—NEDA