JUNE 18, 2024 – In a landmark move to accelerate the nation’s infrastructure drive, the Philippine government today (June 18) unveiled the implementing guidelines for Executive Order No. 59 (EO 59) on “Streamlining the Permitting Process for Infrastructure Flagship Projects.” This strategic initiative, spearheaded by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Anti-Red continue reading : JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: PH GOV’T LAUNCHES EO 59 GUIDELINES TO CUT RED TAPE IN KEY INFRA PROJECTS
Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the reduction of tariff rate of rice
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
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
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