STATEMENT Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan National Economic and Development Authority June 10, 2024 We are aware of the concerns raised by our farmers regarding the recent decision of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board to reduce the tariff rate of rice. We understand the apprehensions and emotions that this decision has caused. As continue reading : Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the reduction of tariff rate of rice
As-Delivered Inspirational Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Launching of the Digital National ID event
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE ARSENIO M. BALISACAN, PhD Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority Chairperson, PhilSys Policy and Coordination Council Launching of the Digital National ID 10 June 2024 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN Secretary Frederick Go, Secretary Ivan Uy, To all my colleagues in the public service, Members of the media, Good morning to you continue reading : As-Delivered Inspirational Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Launching of the Digital National ID event
UNLOCKING DIGITAL NATIONAL ID’S FULL POTENTIAL KEY TO SOCIOECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION—NEDA
JUNE 10, 2024 – The Digital National ID is poised to revolutionize the delivery of critical government services, enhancing efficiency and accessibility across the board. This advancement will have far-reaching implications for social welfare benefits, financial inclusion opportunities, and innovation, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Monday (June 10). During the official launch continue reading : UNLOCKING DIGITAL NATIONAL ID’S FULL POTENTIAL KEY TO SOCIOECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION—NEDA
INVESTING IN HUMAN CAPITAL, INFRA DEV’T KEY TO CREATING QUALITY JOBS IN PH – NEDA
JUNE 6, 2024 – The Philippine government remains committed to creating more high-quality jobs for Filipinos by investing in human capital, reinvigorating industry and priority sectors, and pushing for massive infrastructure development, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today (June 6, 2024) that the unemployment rate decreased continue reading : INVESTING IN HUMAN CAPITAL, INFRA DEV’T KEY TO CREATING QUALITY JOBS IN PH – NEDA
GOV’T CONTINUES TO STEP UP EFFORTS VS INFLATION DRIVERS — NEDA
JUNE 5, 2024 – The national government is continuously stepping up efforts against persistent inflation drivers following the slight rise in the country’s headline inflation rate in May 2024, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday (June 5) that the headline inflation rate increased to continue reading : GOV’T CONTINUES TO STEP UP EFFORTS VS INFLATION DRIVERS — NEDA
As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 17th NEDA Board Meeting
As-Delivered Press Statement on the 17th NEDA Board Meeting Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Malacañang Press Briefing June 4, 2024 Good morning, everyone. Yesterday, June 3, the NEDA Board, under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved the new Comprehensive Tariff Program for 2024-2028. This program calibrates the current tariff rates until 2028, a continue reading : As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 17th NEDA Board Meeting
PRODUCTIVITY BOOST CRITICAL FOR INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH—NEDA
MAY 30, 2024 – In a resolute commitment to the nation’s prosperity, the Philippine government is accelerating the rollout of various initiatives that aim to enhance productivity growth for inclusive and sustainable economic development. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan highlighted these initiatives as he shared his views on possible policy continue reading : PRODUCTIVITY BOOST CRITICAL FOR INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH—NEDA
BALISACAN, GATCHALIAN EXPLORE THE WAY FORWARD FOR EDUCATION AND DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY
MAY 24, 2024 – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan and Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, Chair of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, have aligned their vision to prioritize education and digital connectivity as critical enablers of socioeconomic transformation. At a recent meeting held at the NEDA Central Office on May 16, Balisacan and continue reading : BALISACAN, GATCHALIAN EXPLORE THE WAY FORWARD FOR EDUCATION AND DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY
GOV’T WORKING TO DIVERSIFY MIX OF GROWTH DRIVERS FOR RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH—NEDA
MAY 23, 2024 – While the Philippine economy continues to outperform its peers in emerging Asia, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) emphasized that the country must diversify its sources of growth to ensure the sustainability and inclusivity of economic expansion. In his address at the BusinessWorld Economic Forum held at the Grand Hyatt Manila continue reading : GOV’T WORKING TO DIVERSIFY MIX OF GROWTH DRIVERS FOR RAPID AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH—NEDA
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – NEDA, BPDA FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN IMPACT EVALUATION FOR BARMM PROGRAMS, PROJECTS
MAY 23, 2024 — In a significant move towards strengthening local expertise in impact evaluation, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), the counterpart agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Monday, May 20. The MOA was continue reading : JOINT MEDIA RELEASE – NEDA, BPDA FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN IMPACT EVALUATION FOR BARMM PROGRAMS, PROJECTS
NEDA, UNSGSA COLLABORATE TO ADVANCE INCLUSIVE FINANCE IN PH
MANILA – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA), have engaged in a strategic dialogue to amplify inclusive finance innovations that tackle financial inclusion challenges in the Philippines. continue reading : NEDA, UNSGSA COLLABORATE TO ADVANCE INCLUSIVE FINANCE IN PH
NEDA CHIEF CITES PCED’S ROLE IN PH ECONOMIC DEV’T FOR PAST 50 YEARS
May 21, 2024 – National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan lauded the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED) on Friday (May 17) for its pivotal role in shaping academic and public discourse as well as its significant contributions to the country’s economic development over the past half-century. In commemorating the Center’s 50th continue reading : NEDA CHIEF CITES PCED’S ROLE IN PH ECONOMIC DEV’T FOR PAST 50 YEARS
SOUND GOVERNANCE FOR WATER SECURITY: NEDA UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF PROPOSED DWR, WRC
MAY 17, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the importance of establishing a Department of Water (DWR) and a Water Regulatory Commission (WRC) to integrate the country’s governance and regulation of water resources and achieve water security. A policy note released on May 17, 2024 stressed the need to address institutional fragmentation continue reading : SOUND GOVERNANCE FOR WATER SECURITY: NEDA UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF PROPOSED DWR, WRC
NEDA BOARD APPROVES TARIFF RATES MODIFICATION ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES, KEY INFRA PROJECTS
MAY 16, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, in its sixteenth meeting held yesterday (May 15), approved the recommendations of the Committee on Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) based on the review of Executive Order (EO) No. 12 (s. 2023), which temporarily modified the rates of import duty on electric vehicles (EVs), continue reading : NEDA BOARD APPROVES TARIFF RATES MODIFICATION ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES, KEY INFRA PROJECTS
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: PH MINING SECTOR POISED TO DRIVE GREEN TECH, HIGH-QUALITY JOB GROWTH—NEDA
MAY 10, 2024 – The country’s abundant mineral resources could fuel green technologies and create a wave of high-quality job opportunities for Filipinos once their full potential is realized, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In a recent forum on revitalizing the Philippine mining industry, held on Friday, May 10, NEDA Secretary continue reading : UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: PH MINING SECTOR POISED TO DRIVE GREEN TECH, HIGH-QUALITY JOB GROWTH—NEDA