Infrastructure Development and Investment in the Philippine Socioeconomic Agenda Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine Economic Briefing The Fullerton Singapore 15 June 2023 | 09:00 AM Distinguished members of the business community, My fellow government officials and colleagues, and all our esteemed guests, good morning! Just like my colleagues continue reading : As-delivered speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Singapore
Joint Statement by the Economic Managers on the Maharlika Investment Fund
The MIF: A Vehicle for Economic Growth Joint Statement by the Economic Managers 13 June 2023 We, the Economic Managers of the Administration, reaffirm our support for the establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as a vehicle for economic growth for the following reasons: 1. The MIF is aligned with the Medium-Term Fiscal continue reading : Joint Statement by the Economic Managers on the Maharlika Investment Fund
NEDA HIGHLIGHTS THE POTENTIAL OF ICT IN ENABLING RAPID AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
June 09, 2023 – In the spirit of celebrating Filipino excellence in information and communications technology (ICT), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the importance of emerging technologies and digitalization as a cross-cutting strategy in realizing the socioeconomic transformation agenda of the Marcos Administration as contained in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. continue reading : NEDA HIGHLIGHTS THE POTENTIAL OF ICT IN ENABLING RAPID AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
NEDA INKS MOA ON FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH KEY AGENCIES
June 08, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) signed a multi-party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 8, 2023 to establish the Personal Finance 101: “My Peso and I” curriculum as a 3-unit elective course for selected higher education institutions (HEIs) nationwide. The aim of this agreement is to institutionalize the curriculum continue reading : NEDA INKS MOA ON FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH KEY AGENCIES
PH INFLATION SLOWS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH, LOWEST SINCE JULY 2022—NEDA
June 06, 2023 – As the country’s inflation continued to slow down for the fourth consecutive month in May 2023, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reassures the public that a coordinated and pro-active monitoring system is in place to keep food and energy prices within the target range. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) continue reading : PH INFLATION SLOWS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH, LOWEST SINCE JULY 2022—NEDA
NEDA EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN PH ECONOMIC RECOVERY DURING ISRAEL-PH BUSINESS FORUM
June 06, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) expressed confidence in the Philippines’ momentum for economic recovery, stating that the country is expected to grow faster than many of its peers in the region. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan highlighted this during a bilateral meeting and business forum with Israeli Foreign Minister continue reading : NEDA EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN PH ECONOMIC RECOVERY DURING ISRAEL-PH BUSINESS FORUM
As-delivered Press Conference Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 6th NEDA Board Meeting
Press Conference Statement Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 2 June 2023 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am pleased to announce that this afternoon, the NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., convened and continue reading : As-delivered Press Conference Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 6th NEDA Board Meeting
NEDA ASSURES FOREIGN INVESTORS OF GOV’T SUPPORT IN LABOR UPSKILLING, INDUSTRY DEV’T
June 01, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has assured the international business community that the Philippine government is taking steps to address concerns in the country’s labor and industry sectors, as outlined in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan participated in an open forum with investors continue reading : NEDA ASSURES FOREIGN INVESTORS OF GOV’T SUPPORT IN LABOR UPSKILLING, INDUSTRY DEV’T
NEDA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA INK WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT
MAY 26, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed the Record of Discussions to implement the Capacity Building for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Sustainable Development project on May 26, 2023. “This momentous occasion holds great promise for the improvement of vital services, such continue reading : NEDA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA INK WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT
NEDA REITERATES GOV’T COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING INVESTMENT CLIMATE, INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN MINDANAO
May 19, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to Mindanao’s development by further improving the region’s investment climate and innovation ecosystem, following its robust growth in 2022. During the 2nd Mindanao Development Forum on May 18, 2023, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan provided the economic context continue reading : NEDA REITERATES GOV’T COMMITMENT TO ENHANCING INVESTMENT CLIMATE, INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN MINDANAO
As-delivered Opening Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2nd Mindanao Development Forum
Opening Message Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Mindanao Development Forum 2023 “Sustaining Strategic Partnerships for Mindanao’s Peace and Development” Acacia Hotel, Davao City 18 May 2023 | 9:00 AM Esteemed guests of this year’s Mindanao Development Forum, colleagues in government, distinguished leaders and participants present today, maayong buntag kaninyong continue reading : As-delivered Opening Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2nd Mindanao Development Forum
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP TACKLES CHALLENGES TO PH GROWTH PROSPECTS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR GOV’T PROJECTS
MAY 17, 2023 — The Philippine government’s newly created Economic Development Group (EDG), co-chaired by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) secretaries, held its inaugural meeting to discuss potential solutions and ways forward for the country’s pressing economic issues. On May 17, 2023, NEDA, together with member agencies of the continue reading : ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP TACKLES CHALLENGES TO PH GROWTH PROSPECTS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR GOV’T PROJECTS
As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the Philippine Economic Performance for the First Quarter of 2023
As-delivered Press Statement Arsenio M. Balisacan Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine Statistics Authority 12/F Eton Centris 5, Quezon City 11 May 2023 Colleagues in government, members of the media, fellow Filipinos— Good morning! I am pleased to inform you that our gross domestic product or GDP in the first quarter of 2023 continue reading : As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the Philippine Economic Performance for the First Quarter of 2023
ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, GENERATING HIGH QUALITY JOBS KEY TO ROBUST LABOR MARKET PERFORMANCE, RAISING WELFARE — NEDA
May 8, 2023 – The government reiterates its commitment to enhancing labor productivity and strengthening the push for investments that would generate high-quality jobs for Filipino workers to sustain the robust labor market performance and raise welfare, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). This comes alongside the continuous improvement of labor outcomes as the continue reading : ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY, GENERATING HIGH QUALITY JOBS KEY TO ROBUST LABOR MARKET PERFORMANCE, RAISING WELFARE — NEDA
GOV’T TO CONTINUE TIMELY MEASURES TO PROTECT PURCHASING POWER AS INFLATION EASES FURTHER IN APRIL – NEDA
May 05, 2023 – As the country’s inflation rate eased further in April 2023, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) continues to push for timely and proactive measures to protect the purchasing power of Filipinos as this remains the government’s top priority. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that the country’s headline inflation continue reading : GOV’T TO CONTINUE TIMELY MEASURES TO PROTECT PURCHASING POWER AS INFLATION EASES FURTHER IN APRIL – NEDA