As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 3rd Meeting of the NEDA Board

AS-DELIVERED PRESS STATEMENT ON THE 3RD MEETING OF THE NEDA BOARD  Arsenio M. Balisacan NEDA Secretary 3 February 2023 Let me greet everyone, especially our Spokesperson Daphne Paez,  Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning.   Apart from the UP-PGH Project that Spokesperson Daphne has mentioned, I would like to share with continue reading : As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 3rd Meeting of the NEDA Board

As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan – From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum

As-delivered Opening Remarks From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum   Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City 30 January 2023 | 1:30 PM <Salutations>  His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.,  Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile,  Fellow Cabinet Secretaries and co-workers continue reading : As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan – From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum

FROM PLAN TO IMPLEMENTATION: EFFECTIVE ROLLOUT OF PH DEV’T PLAN 2023-2028 KEY TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

JANUARY 31, 2023 – The Philippine government is determined to spearhead a whole-of-nation approach in the implementation of strategies and programs laid out in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. Representatives from the government, the private sector and civil society, as well as development partners convened in continue reading : FROM PLAN TO IMPLEMENTATION: EFFECTIVE ROLLOUT OF PH DEV’T PLAN 2023-2028 KEY TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN   ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR OF 2022

STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN   ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR OF 2022 JANUARY 26, 2023    Colleagues in government, friends from the media, fellow Filipinos— Good morning! I am pleased to announce that the Philippine economy’s growth remains robust as the government continues to intensify continue reading : STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN   ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR OF 2022

PH UNEMPLOYMENT HITS LOWEST SINCE APRIL 2005, NEW DEV’T PLAN TO PURSUE HIGH-QUALITY JOBS, DYNAMIC LABOR MARKET

JANUARY 6, 2023 — The government will pursue a dynamic labor market that will generate more jobs and high-quality employment as the country recorded its lowest unemployment rate since April 2005, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in November continue reading : PH UNEMPLOYMENT HITS LOWEST SINCE APRIL 2005, NEW DEV’T PLAN TO PURSUE HIGH-QUALITY JOBS, DYNAMIC LABOR MARKET

ADDRESSING INFLATION REMAINS ON TOP OF PH GOV’T PRIORITIES—NEDA

January 5, 2023 – Protecting the purchasing power of Filipinos remains on top of the government’s priorities as domestic and global headwinds continue to be a challenge, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s headline inflation rate marginally increased to 8.1 percent in December continue reading : ADDRESSING INFLATION REMAINS ON TOP OF PH GOV’T PRIORITIES—NEDA

NEDA TO WORK CLOSELY WITH IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES, LEGISLATURE, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN ACHIEVING PDP 2023-2028 TARGETS

December 19, 2022 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured the public that it will work closely with the implementing agencies, the Legislature, and other stakeholders to carry out the strategies and attain the objectives and targets set in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. Following the NEDA Board’s approval of the Plan continue reading : NEDA TO WORK CLOSELY WITH IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES, LEGISLATURE, AND STAKEHOLDERS IN ACHIEVING PDP 2023-2028 TARGETS

As-delivered Opening Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the AskNEDA Media Briefing

 Opening Statement Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority   #AskNEDA Media Briefing December 19, 2022 Astoria Plaza, Pasig City | 10:00 AM   Friends from the media, Fellow NEDA officials and colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. First, to the media members, I thank you for attending this briefing. I am continue reading : As-delivered Opening Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the AskNEDA Media Briefing

As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Saturday News Forum Press Briefing

PRESS STATEMENT Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Saturday News Forum Dapo Restaurant, Quezon City 17 December 2022 | 10:00 AM   Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Yesterday, the President, together with members of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board and the whole Cabinet, met continue reading : As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Saturday News Forum Press Briefing

NEDA BOARD APPROVES PH DEV’T PLAN 2023-2028, EXTENSION OF TARIFF REDUCTION ON KEY COMMODITIES

December 17, 2022 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on December 16, 2022 the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, the country’s blueprint for socioeconomic development over the medium term. “Completed in record time – just six months into President Marcos’ term – the PDP is continue reading : NEDA BOARD APPROVES PH DEV’T PLAN 2023-2028, EXTENSION OF TARIFF REDUCTION ON KEY COMMODITIES

STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON HIS CONFIRMATION

Throughout my professional career, I have always considered it a distinct honor and privilege to serve my country, especially at no less than the highest levels of public administration and across several Presidents.   As our nation continues its full recovery and advances on its journey to prosperity, we are confronted with rapidly changing market conditions continue reading : STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON HIS CONFIRMATION

PH SUSTAINS STRONG RECOVERY, UPBEAT LABOR MARKET – NEDA

December 7, 2022 — The Philippines continues to sustain an upbeat labor market, leading towards a strong economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent in October 2022 from 7.4 percent during the continue reading : PH SUSTAINS STRONG RECOVERY, UPBEAT LABOR MARKET – NEDA

NEDA CONFIDENT OF ROBUST RECOVERY, SUSTAINED GROWTH WITH NEW PH DEV’T PLAN

December 6, 2022 — The Philippine economy remains robust and will be able to sustain its growth momentum, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In his presentation during the House Committee on Economic Affairs briefing on Monday, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan highlighted the focus of the upcoming Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 for continue reading : NEDA CONFIDENT OF ROBUST RECOVERY, SUSTAINED GROWTH WITH NEW PH DEV’T PLAN

PH GOV’T TO ALLEVIATE INFLATION WITH CONTINUED TARGETED SUBSIDIES, MEASURES TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION — NEDA

DECEMBER 6, 2022 —The Philippine government is committed to providing timely assistance to those hardest hit by inflation and implementing measures that boost agricultural productivity to ensure the country’s food security, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s headline inflation rose to 8.0 percent in continue reading : PH GOV’T TO ALLEVIATE INFLATION WITH CONTINUED TARGETED SUBSIDIES, MEASURES TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION — NEDA

JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028

Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2023 to 2028 December 5, 2022 The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) reviewed the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, fiscal program, and growth targets for FY 2023 to 2028 to take into account the latest domestic developments, global economic status, and the administration’s priorities and continue reading : JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028