The IRR of Republic Act No. (RA) 12145, also known as the Economy, Planning, and Development Act, was published in the Manila Times and Business Mirror on June 26, 2025, and will become effective on July 11, 2025. Download the IRR here.
STRONG LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE SYNERGY LEADS TO PASSAGE OF 40 LEDAC PRIORITY MEASURES IN THE 19TH CONGRESS – DEPDEV
JUNE 25, 2025 – The 19th Congress, in close collaboration with the Marcos Administration, has passed 40 priority bills under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC). This marks the highest number of priority measures passed since the 10th Congress during the Ramos Administration. Before the 19th Congress adjourned continue reading : STRONG LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE SYNERGY LEADS TO PASSAGE OF 40 LEDAC PRIORITY MEASURES IN THE 19TH CONGRESS – DEPDEV
BALISACAN COMMENDS PBBM FOR ESTABLISHING DEPDEV, ADVANCING ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES
May 22, 2025 – The reorganization of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the newly established Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) marks a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of stronger and more future-ready economic governance, according to DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the ceremonial presentation of the signed law continue reading : BALISACAN COMMENDS PBBM FOR ESTABLISHING DEPDEV, ADVANCING ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES
NEW WATER DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE FLOOD MANAGEMENT, BOOST AGRI PRODUCTIVITY — NEDA
DEC. 10, 2024 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced that the creation of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will help address the country’s persistent challenges in flood management and agricultural productivity. By integrating the country’s governance and regulation of water resources, the DWR will contribute to national efforts to achieve comprehensive continue reading : NEW WATER DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE FLOOD MANAGEMENT, BOOST AGRI PRODUCTIVITY — NEDA
As-Delivered 2024 NEDA Year-End Report of Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan
2024 NEDA YEAR-END REPORT Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority NEDA Press Chat | November 29, 2024 | 10:00 AM Members of the press, Fellow public servants, Good morning! In Pursuit of Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth in 2024 First, let us look at the state of our continue reading : As-Delivered 2024 NEDA Year-End Report of Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan
NEDA PUSHES ANEW FOR SWIFT PASSAGE OF KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL IN LEDAC MEETING
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for the expedited passage of the Konektadong Pinoy Bill, also known as the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill, during the sixth Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting held on September 25. This initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring fast, continue reading : NEDA PUSHES ANEW FOR SWIFT PASSAGE OF KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL IN LEDAC MEETING
LEDAC APPROVES 28 PRIORITY BILLS FOR PASSAGE WITHIN 19TH CONGRESS
JUNE 25, 2024 – The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) has agreed to prioritize the passage of 28 bills under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) within the 19th Congress or by June 2025. The LEDAC, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and composed of representatives from the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the continue reading : LEDAC APPROVES 28 PRIORITY BILLS FOR PASSAGE WITHIN 19TH CONGRESS
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
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
IRR of RA 11966 or the PPP Code of the Philippines
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11966, also known as the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines, was published in the Manila Bulletin on March 22, 2024, and will become effective on April 6, 2024. Download the IRR here. IRR Of The PPP Code As Published 22March2024
NEDA PUSHES FOR ‘KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL’ TO ADVANCE PH INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE
MARCH 15, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) today (March 15) pushed for the passage of the ‘Konektadong Pinoy Bill’ or the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill to strengthen the country’s internet infrastructure and enhance digital connectivity. During the forum on “The Future of Philippine Connectivity” at the Novotel in Quezon City, continue reading : NEDA PUSHES FOR ‘KONEKTADONG PINOY BILL’ TO ADVANCE PH INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE
Opening Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Public Hearing on the Economy, Planning and Development Bill
OPENING STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Public Hearing on the Economy, Planning and Development Bill Andaya Hall, House of Representatives March 13, 2024 | 1:30 PM Hon. Representative Jonathan Keith T. Flores, Chairperson of the Committee on Government Reorganization, Hon. Representative Jose Maria “Joey” Salceda & Mikaela Suansing, Vice Chairpersons of the continue reading : Opening Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Public Hearing on the Economy, Planning and Development Bill
BALISACAN URGES NEDA BILL PASSAGE: A CRUCIAL MEASURE TO REINFORCE PH ECON GOVERNANCE
MARCH 13, 2024 – The reorganization of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretariat into the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDEV) will enable the institution to fulfill its expanded mandate more effectively as it helps shape and shepherd the nation’s social and economic development. This was the message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio continue reading : BALISACAN URGES NEDA BILL PASSAGE: A CRUCIAL MEASURE TO REINFORCE PH ECON GOVERNANCE
AS-DELIVERED WELCOME ADDRESS OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN FOR THE CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF THE TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN IRR – MARCH 12, 2024
As-delivered Welcome Remarks for the Ceremonial Signing of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act – Implementing Rules and Regulations Arsenio M. Balisacan Secretary National Economic and Development Authority NEDA Collaboration Area, Mandaluyong City March 12, 2024 Senator Joel Villanueva, DOLE Secretary Benny Laguesma, DTI OIC Ceferino Rodolfo (who is here representing Secretary Fred Pascual), Distinguished continue reading : AS-DELIVERED WELCOME ADDRESS OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN FOR THE CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF THE TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN IRR – MARCH 12, 2024
Call for Inputs on the Draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 11966 or the PPP Code of the Philippines
Following the series of stakeholder consultations and information sessions conducted since January 2024, below is the DRAFT text of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act No. 11966 otherwise known as the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines (as of February 17, 2024, 2:40 AM). This draft text is prepared by the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the IRR Committee, is continuously being improved and will be presented and deliberated on by the IRR Committee during its 2nd IRR Committee meeting on February 21, 2024.