TARGETED SUBSIDIES, VIBRANT AGRICULTURE TO HELP EASE GLOBAL INFLATIONARY PRESSURES—NEDA

MANILA/JAKARTA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) highlights the government’s subsidy programs and its interventions to transform the country’s farming and food systems to ease the impact of global inflationary pressures and protect the purchasing power of Filipinos. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s inflation rate eased slightly to 6.3 continue reading : TARGETED SUBSIDIES, VIBRANT AGRICULTURE TO HELP EASE GLOBAL INFLATIONARY PRESSURES—NEDA

STRONG DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION, INVESTMENT TO SUSTAIN PH ECONOMIC MOMENTUM — NEDA

September 5, 2022 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) remains optimistic that the Philippine economy will meet its growth targets this year despite the effects of various inflationary pressures, the country’s limited fiscal space, and the slowdown of global demand. In his speech at the Fellows Meeting of the Foundation for Economic Freedom continue reading : STRONG DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION, INVESTMENT TO SUSTAIN PH ECONOMIC MOMENTUM — NEDA

AS-DELIVERED SPEECH OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE 43RD NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYERS ORGANIZED BY THE EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Ramping Up Philippine Economic Growth and Inclusion: Near and Medium-Term Prospects amid the Headwinds Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 43rd National Conference of Employers Employers Confederation of the Philippines Manila Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, Pasay City 24 August 2022 | 10:15 A.M. Secretary Benny E. Laguesma, ECOP Chairman Edgardo G. Lacson, continue reading : AS-DELIVERED SPEECH OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE 43RD NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYERS ORGANIZED BY THE EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The Philippine Economy: Prospects and Challenges Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority  Economic Briefing and General Membership Meeting Management Association of the Philippines Bonifacio Hall, Shangri-la at The Fort 19 August 2022 | 12:50 P.M. Governor Philip Medalla, MAP President and my former colleague in the Cabinet Babes Singson, Governors of continue reading : AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

RAPID GROWTH, HIGH-QUALITY JOBS KEY TO POVERTY REDUCTION AND ATTAINING HIGH-INCOME STATUS — NEDA

August 18, 2022 For the Philippine economy to attain high-income status and eradicate poverty in the long term, it must sustain its high-growth trajectory for at least two more decades, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In an economic forum of the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP), NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. continue reading : RAPID GROWTH, HIGH-QUALITY JOBS KEY TO POVERTY REDUCTION AND ATTAINING HIGH-INCOME STATUS — NEDA

AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON THE 2021 FULL-YEAR OFFICIAL POVERTY STATISTICS

MESSAGE Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Release of 2021 Full-Year Official Poverty Statistics  Philippine Statistics Authority PSA Complex, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 15 August 2022 | 10:00 AM   Members of the media, colleagues in government, fellow Filipinos, good morning. In 2018, we achieved our goal of lifting six continue reading : AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON THE 2021 FULL-YEAR OFFICIAL POVERTY STATISTICS

NEDA BATS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN PH

August 12, 2022 The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the critical role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in helping the government achieve inclusive and sustained growth for the development of the Philippine economy. Serving as Keynote Speaker at a luncheon meeting with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), NEDA Secretary Arsenio continue reading : NEDA BATS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN PH

STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022 NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AUGUST 9, 2022 Colleagues in government, friends from the media, fellow Filipinos, Good morning! Our country’s recovery from its most significant economic and health challenge remains strong due to improved risk continue reading : STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022

NEDA EMPHASIZES FULL REOPENING OF PH ECONOMY IN BOLSTERING JOB CREATION

August 8, 2022 MANILA – The country needs a safe and full reopening of the economy to return to a high-growth path and reinvigorate job creation, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. As reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) today, the country’s unemployment rate in June 2022 was recorded at 6.0 percent, continue reading : NEDA EMPHASIZES FULL REOPENING OF PH ECONOMY IN BOLSTERING JOB CREATION

GOV’T TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY, REDUCE TRANSPORT COSTS TO COMBAT INFLATION — NEDA

August 5, 2022 MANILA – The government is committed to ensuring food security and affordability, and reducing transport and logistics costs to arrest a further rise of inflation and protect the Filipino consumers, the National Economic and Development Authority said. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s inflation rate for July 2022 rose continue reading : GOV’T TO ENSURE FOOD SECURITY, REDUCE TRANSPORT COSTS TO COMBAT INFLATION — NEDA

TARGETED CASH TRANSFER SUBSIDY TO MITIGATE INFLATION IMPACT — NEDA

August 3, 2022 – The release of targeted subsidies to the most vulnerable Filipino families will cushion the impact of elevated prices of oil and other commodities, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) worth PhP4.1 continue reading : TARGETED CASH TRANSFER SUBSIDY TO MITIGATE INFLATION IMPACT — NEDA

PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2028 TO PROVIDE ROADMAP TOWARDS SUSTAINED AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH — NEDA

August 3, 2022 – The Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 (PDP 2023-2028) shall provide a roadmap towards unlocking sustained and inclusive growth for the Philippine economy despite the challenges brought by health, geopolitical, and other economic shocks. This is according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), which will spearhead the Plan’s formulation, oversee its continue reading : PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2023-2028 TO PROVIDE ROADMAP TOWARDS SUSTAINED AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH — NEDA

NEDA TO FLESH OUT DEVELOPMENT AGENDA FOR ADDRESSING CONSTRAINTS TO INCLUSIVE GROWTH

July 28, 2022 – Tasked to spearhead the formulation of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) will flesh out the 8-point socioeconomic agenda of the Marcos Administration that will address constraints to the country’s inclusive and sustainable growth, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said. During the 2022 Post-SONA continue reading : NEDA TO FLESH OUT DEVELOPMENT AGENDA FOR ADDRESSING CONSTRAINTS TO INCLUSIVE GROWTH

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION KEY TO DRIVING GROWTH, ADDRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES – NEDA

July 19, 2022 – The interdisciplinary coordination of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) will act as a catalyst in driving economic growth and addressing global risks and challenges, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. During the 44TH Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) held on July 13 and 14, 2022, NEDA’s response to the ASM continue reading : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION KEY TO DRIVING GROWTH, ADDRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES – NEDA

JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2022 to 2028

Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2022 to 2028 July 8, 2022 The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) reviewed the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, fiscal program, and growth targets for FY 2022 to 2028 to take into account the administration’s priorities and fiscal strategy, latest domestic developments, and external pressures. continue reading : JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2022 to 2028