As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the Philippine Economic Performance for the First Quarter of 2024 Philippine Statistics Authority 12/F Eton Centris 5, Quezon City 09 May 2024 | 10:00 AM Good morning, everyone! I speak before you today with a sense of optimism and pride. Despite our challenges continue reading : As-Delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the Philippine Economic Performance for the First Quarter of 2024
LABOR MARKET RECOVERY CONTINUES; NEXT CHALLENGE: IMPROVE JOB QUALITY—NEDA
MAY 8, 2024 – As the country’s labor market improves, the Marcos Administration remains steadfast in reducing poverty to single-digit levels by creating more high-quality jobs for Filipinos and fostering a resilient workforce, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The results of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s March 2024 Labor Force Survey, released today continue reading : LABOR MARKET RECOVERY CONTINUES; NEXT CHALLENGE: IMPROVE JOB QUALITY—NEDA
EO 59 TO BOOST PH INFRA DRIVE—NEDA
MAY 7, 2024 – On April 30, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 59, a pivotal move that aims to expedite the implementation of the country’s Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Tuesday, May 7. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan emphasized that the EO continue reading : EO 59 TO BOOST PH INFRA DRIVE—NEDA
ENSURING FOOD SECURITY IS GOVERNMENT’S TOP PRIORITY—NEDA
MAY 7, 2024 – As El Niño and global disruptions exert upward pressure on food prices, and La Niña threatens to compound the strain on the country’s food supply, the government has taken decisive action and prioritized measures to mitigate the effects of these extreme weather challenges, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). continue reading : ENSURING FOOD SECURITY IS GOVERNMENT’S TOP PRIORITY—NEDA
PH GOV’T, UN HOLD INAUGURAL JOINT MEETING TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR SDGs, PDP IMPLEMENTATION
MAY 3, 2024 – The Philippine government and the United Nations (UN) in the Philippines operationalized a strategic partnership toward achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and implementing the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. Held at the NEDA Central Office on Friday, May 3, the inaugural meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) continue reading : PH GOV’T, UN HOLD INAUGURAL JOINT MEETING TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR SDGs, PDP IMPLEMENTATION
CULTIVATING LOCAL EXPERTISE: CY 2024 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON IMPACT EVALUATION BOLSTERS EVIDENCE GENERATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MAY 3, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority – Investment Programming Group (NEDA-IPG), through its Central Evaluation Unit (CEU), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines, has successfully concluded the first phase of the CY 2024 Capacity Development Program on Impact Evaluation. The program is designed to fortify continue reading : CULTIVATING LOCAL EXPERTISE: CY 2024 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON IMPACT EVALUATION BOLSTERS EVIDENCE GENERATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS RALLY BEHIND MARCOS ADMINISTRATION’S LEADERSHIP IN BOOSTING INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
MAY 3, 2024 – In a resounding show of support, the Regional Development Councils (RDC) from across the country expressed their gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., for his unwavering support and push for inclusive growth and development in the regions. Last April 30, the RDC Chairpersons and the National Economic and Development continue reading : REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCILS RALLY BEHIND MARCOS ADMINISTRATION’S LEADERSHIP IN BOOSTING INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
GREEN GROWTH TOWARD A PLASTIC-FREE ECONOMY
APRIL 30, 2024 – As economies advance, waste is typically seen as an inevitable byproduct of economic development. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) challenges this traditional notion, asserting that progress need not be synonymous with waste generation. NEDA has taken proactive steps to demonstrate this, including by raising awareness on the issues. For this continue reading : GREEN GROWTH TOWARD A PLASTIC-FREE ECONOMY
NEDA BOARD APPROVES: BASIC EDUCATION PLAN, TERMS OF PGH CANCER CENTER PROJECT, AND PPP APPROVAL GUIDELINES
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved three key initiatives to support the Marcos Administration’s drive to accelerate human capital development and improve the country’s social and physical infrastructure. Chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the NEDA Board approved the following initiatives during its 15th meeting on Thursday, April continue reading : NEDA BOARD APPROVES: BASIC EDUCATION PLAN, TERMS OF PGH CANCER CENTER PROJECT, AND PPP APPROVAL GUIDELINES
Official Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan: Toward a Food-Secure Philippines and a Stronger Agricultural Sector
STATEMENT Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan National Economic and Development Authority Toward a Food-Secure Philippines and a Stronger Agricultural Sector April 25, 2024 Executive Summary Recognizing the pivotal role of the agriculture sector in our economy, the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 emphasizes the sector’s transformation through comprehensive strategies and reforms aimed at increasing productivity and farm continue reading : Official Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan: Toward a Food-Secure Philippines and a Stronger Agricultural Sector
As-Delivered Welcome Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2024 National Innovation Day celebration
WELCOME REMARKS ARSENIO M. BALISACAN, PhD Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority and Vice-Chairperson, National Innovation Council 2024 National Innovation Day “Unboxing the Filipinnovation Mindset” Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City April 22, 2024 | 3:00 – 3:10 PM Secretary Jaime Bautista, Secretary Ted Herbosa, Secretary Cristina Frasco, Chair Prospero De Vera, Our Ambassador, continue reading : As-Delivered Welcome Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2024 National Innovation Day celebration
NEDA CALLS FOR UNBOXING OF FILIPINNOVATION MINDSET AT THE 2024 INNOVATION DAY CELEBRATION
APRIL 22, 2024 – “In today’s digital age, ‘unboxing’ is widely embraced, especially on social media, where people unveil new products to share with others. Today, however, we adopt this concept differently. We will be unboxing a new mindset—we call it Filipinnovation,” said National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. Balisacan, as the vice continue reading : NEDA CALLS FOR UNBOXING OF FILIPINNOVATION MINDSET AT THE 2024 INNOVATION DAY CELEBRATION
PH A COMPELLING DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR INVESTORS — NEDA CHIEF
APRIL 18, 2024 – There are several compelling reasons for why investors should look to the Philippines as a destination of choice for business expansion, according to the National Economic and Development Authority. Together with the Marcos Administration’s Economic Team, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan made the case to potential investors continue reading : PH A COMPELLING DESTINATION OF CHOICE FOR INVESTORS — NEDA CHIEF
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: NEDA, PCC, USAID host learning session on AI to modernize PH ICT laws
April 12, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) teamed up to host a learning session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for select policymakers and media stakeholders to pursue modernization of existing ICT laws. Supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the roundtable discussion titled, ‘Introduction continue reading : JOINT PRESS RELEASE: NEDA, PCC, USAID host learning session on AI to modernize PH ICT laws
AS LABOR MARKET IMPROVES, NEDA CONTINUES PUSHING FOR ENABLING POLICIES TOWARD ROBUST QUALITY JOBS
APRIL 11, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the Marcos Administration remains firm in prioritizing people-centered policies and attracting job-creating investments to support the continued improvement of the Philippine labor market and enable Filipinos to earn higher wages from better jobs. NEDA said this following the release today (April 11, continue reading : AS LABOR MARKET IMPROVES, NEDA CONTINUES PUSHING FOR ENABLING POLICIES TOWARD ROBUST QUALITY JOBS