JULY 23, 2024 — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) highlighted the government’s transformative actions and marching orders to fully implement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. These programs, policies, and projects seek to transform the country’s production and social sectors with the aim of achieving the government’s paramount objectives continue reading : SONA HIGHLIGHTS WHOLE-OF-GOVERNMENT EFFORT TO ACHIEVE FOOD SECURITY, INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH—NEDA
PH MAKES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN POVERTY REDUCTION, SINGLE-DIGIT POVERTY RATE ACHIEVABLE BY 2028—NEDA
JULY 22, 2024 — Despite experiencing domestic and external challenges, the Philippines has made remarkable strides in reducing poverty levels between 2021 and 2023, marking significant progress toward the government’s ambitious target of reducing poverty incidence to a single-digit level by 2028, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The 2023 Full Year continue reading : PH MAKES SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN POVERTY REDUCTION, SINGLE-DIGIT POVERTY RATE ACHIEVABLE BY 2028—NEDA
NEDA BOARD APPROVES CHANGES IN LAGUNA LAKESHORE ROAD PROJECT, SETS TERMS FOR BOHOL, LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORTS
JULY 16, 2024 – In a move that underscores the government’s commitment to infrastructure development as a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved key changes to the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project during its 19th meeting held on July 15, 2024. The NEDA Board, continue reading : NEDA BOARD APPROVES CHANGES IN LAGUNA LAKESHORE ROAD PROJECT, SETS TERMS FOR BOHOL, LAGUINDINGAN AIRPORTS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION VITAL IN ACHIEVING A HUNGER-FREE PHILIPPINES—NEDA
JULY 12, 2024 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the pivotal role of science, technology, and innovation in achieving a hunger-free Philippines during the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) held yesterday, July 11. In NEDA’s response to the 46th ASM Resolutions, NEDA Secretary continue reading : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION VITAL IN ACHIEVING A HUNGER-FREE PHILIPPINES—NEDA
As-Delivered Response from NEDA for the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology
RESPONSE FROM NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD National Economic and Development Authority 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the NAST “Beyond Farm Productivity: Transforming the Philippine Food System to Address Equity, Consumer Health, and Environmental Issues” July 11, 2024 | 2:00 PM | The Manila Hotel, City of Manila NAST President Academician Jaime Montoya, continue reading : As-Delivered Response from NEDA for the 46th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology
INVESTMENTS, KEY LABOR MARKET REFORMS TO BOOST JOB QUALITY FOR FILIPINOS—NEDA
JULY 8, 2024 – As the country’s unemployment rate continues to drop, the Philippine government remains committed to invigorating investments and implementing key reforms to sustain the positive momentum of the labor market and create more quality jobs for Filipinos, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) stated on Monday (July 8). As reported by continue reading : INVESTMENTS, KEY LABOR MARKET REFORMS TO BOOST JOB QUALITY FOR FILIPINOS—NEDA
ENERGY, TRANSPORT HELP EASE JUNE INFLATION; GOV’T VOWS TO PURSUE MEASURES TO TAME FOOD PRICES—NEDA
JULY 5, 2024 – As the country’s inflation rate dipped with the easing of energy and transport costs, the government reaffirms its steadfast commitment to address the issue of rising food prices and ensure food security for all, as stated by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today (July continue reading : ENERGY, TRANSPORT HELP EASE JUNE INFLATION; GOV’T VOWS TO PURSUE MEASURES TO TAME FOOD PRICES—NEDA
LAUNCH OF AI ROADMAP, CENTER FOR AI RESEARCH TO UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN PH DIGITAL ECONOMY – NEDA
JULY 4, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) sees new opportunities in the digital economy following the launch of a strategy roadmap and a research center that will harness the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and support the country’s social and economic transformation. With the aim of propelling the Philippines toward becoming continue reading : LAUNCH OF AI ROADMAP, CENTER FOR AI RESEARCH TO UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN PH DIGITAL ECONOMY – NEDA
PH ACHIEVES 2023 GNI PER CAPITA TARGET, ON TRACK TO REACH UPPER MIDDLE-INCOME STATUS
JULY 4, 2024 – The Philippines exceeded its Gross National Income (GNI) per capita target for 2023 under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, a testament to the country’s robust economic growth and solid macroeconomic fundamentals, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). On July 1, 2024, the World Bank reported that the continue reading : PH ACHIEVES 2023 GNI PER CAPITA TARGET, ON TRACK TO REACH UPPER MIDDLE-INCOME STATUS
As-delivered Message of Support of NEDA Sec. Balisacan at the Launch of the AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 and Center for AI Research
MESSAGE OF SUPPORT Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority Launch of the National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 and the Center for AI Research (CAIR) The Westin Manila, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City July 3 2024 | 3:30 PM To my colleague in the Cabinet, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual, To former Cabinet members continue reading : As-delivered Message of Support of NEDA Sec. Balisacan at the Launch of the AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 and Center for AI Research
DBCC JOINT STATEMENT: Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 to 2028, June 27, 2024
Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 to 2028 June 27, 2024 In line with the Development Budget Coordination Committee’s (DBCC) proactive efforts to continuously adapt to emerging domestic and global developments, the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, growth targets, and fiscal program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 continue reading : DBCC JOINT STATEMENT: Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 to 2028, June 27, 2024
As-delivered Keynote Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Human Capital Review Report Launch
KEYNOTE SPEECH Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority Human Capital Review Report Launch Ascott BGC, Taguig City | June 24, 2024 | 10:05 AM To my good friend, World Bank Country Director Ndiamé Diop, Our incoming World Bank Country Director Zafer Mustafaoglu, Singaporean Ambassador Constance See, To the Human Capital continue reading : As-delivered Keynote Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Human Capital Review Report Launch
NEDA BOARD GREENLIGHTS FLAGSHIP DIGITAL INFRA PROJECT, ADJUSTS PARAMETERS OF NINE OTHERS
JUNE 25, 2024 — In a significant move to accelerate the country’s digital transformation, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved a flagship infrastructure project designed to boost broadband connectivity nationwide, particularly in remote areas, and strengthen cybersecurity. During its 18th meeting at Malacañang on Tuesday (June 25), the NEDA Board gave the continue reading : NEDA BOARD GREENLIGHTS FLAGSHIP DIGITAL INFRA PROJECT, ADJUSTS PARAMETERS OF NINE OTHERS
NEDA: STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL DEV’T TO RAISE GROWTH POTENTIAL, BRING PH CLOSER TO LONG-TERM VISION
JUNE 25, 2024 — To raise the Philippine economy’s potential growth and bring the country closer to its vision of a strongly rooted, comfortable, and secure life for all Filipinos, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the need for the government to strategically and consistently invest in human capital development. This call to continue reading : NEDA: STRATEGIC HUMAN CAPITAL DEV’T TO RAISE GROWTH POTENTIAL, BRING PH CLOSER TO LONG-TERM VISION
As-Delivered Keynote Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Ceremonial Signing of the Executive Order No. 59 Guidelines
KEYNOTE MESSAGE ARSENIO M. BALISACAN, PhD Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority Ceremonial Signing of Executive Order No. 59 Guidelines Jose Palma Hall, Philippine International Convention Center 18 June 2024 | 9:00 AM ARTA Secretary Ernesto V. Perez, Members of the Cabinet, Officials in government, Distinguished representatives from the private sector, Our friends continue reading : As-Delivered Keynote Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Ceremonial Signing of the Executive Order No. 59 Guidelines