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
GOV’T BOLSTERS MEASURES TO TAME UPWARD PRICE PRESSURES AMID EL NIÑO, LA NIÑA CHALLENGES — NEDA
APRIL 5, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) reaffirms the government’s commitment to secure the nation’s food and energy supplies while proactively addressing potential price fluctuations. As El Niño conditions persist and La Niña threatens the latter half of the year, the government is implementing strategic measures following a holistic approach to managing continue reading : GOV’T BOLSTERS MEASURES TO TAME UPWARD PRICE PRESSURES AMID EL NIÑO, LA NIÑA CHALLENGES — NEDA
DBCC JOINT STATEMENT: Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2024 to 2028 – April 4, 2024
Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 to 2028 April 4, 2024 The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has recalibrated the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, fiscal program, and growth targets for FYs 2024 to 2028 to reflect domestic and global developments. This recalibration will ensure that the government’s continue reading : DBCC JOINT STATEMENT: Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2024 to 2028 – April 4, 2024
As-Delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 16th Full Cabinet Meeting – April 4, 2024
Statement on the 16th Full Cabinet Meeting Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 4 April 2024 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning! Yesterday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. convened the 16th Full Cabinet Meeting to discuss, among others, continue reading : As-Delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 16th Full Cabinet Meeting – April 4, 2024
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