PH INFLATION DROPS TO LOWEST RATE SINCE OCTOBER 2020

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured the public today (February 6) that the government would continue monitoring food supply and prices in the country in anticipation of the El Niño phenomenon spreading across more areas, as inflation in January 2024 further eased to its lowest since October 2020. The Philippine continue reading : PH INFLATION DROPS TO LOWEST RATE SINCE OCTOBER 2020

NEDA LEADS TALKS ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL RIGHTS ASSESSMENT BASED ON 3RD PH HUMAN RIGHTS PLAN 2018-2022

February 2, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), in partnership with the United Nations Joint Programme for Human Rights (UNJPHR) in the Philippines and the Presidential Human Rights Committee Secretariat (PHRCS), led discussions on the end-of-term assessment of the 3rd Philippine Human Rights Plan (PHRP) 2018-2022 focusing on economic, social, and cultural rights continue reading : NEDA LEADS TALKS ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL RIGHTS ASSESSMENT BASED ON 3RD PH HUMAN RIGHTS PLAN 2018-2022

MARCOS ADMINISTRATION SHIFTS TO HIGH GEAR FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN 2024, RELEASES PH DEV’T REPORT

February 1, 2024 – The Marcos Administration is now shifting to high gear for the full implementation of the transformation agenda outlined in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 after the economy posted gains amid a challenging environment in 2023. Following the release of the Philippine Development Report (PDR) 2023 to the public yesterday (January continue reading : MARCOS ADMINISTRATION SHIFTS TO HIGH GEAR FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSFORMATION AGENDA IN 2024, RELEASES PH DEV’T REPORT

Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 2023 Fourth Quarter Performance of the Philippine Economy

PRESS STATEMENT ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2023 NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan January 31, 2024 Colleagues in government,Friends from the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. Today, we are pleased to see that our economy has sustained its growth, expanding by 5.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023, resulting in a continue reading : Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 2023 Fourth Quarter Performance of the Philippine Economy

Press Statement of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on Clarification and Emphasis on Support for Charter Amendments

Press Statement Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on Clarification and Emphasis on Support for Charter Amendments 27 January 2024   I wish to clarify recent reports concerning my views on the ongoing discussions related to Charter change. It has come to my attention that my comments have been misinterpreted as expressing concern about ‘discord’ continue reading : Press Statement of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on Clarification and Emphasis on Support for Charter Amendments

As-Delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Press Conference on the 13th NEDA Board Meeting – January 26, 2024

Statement on the 13th NEDA Board Meeting Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Malacañang Press Conference 26 January 2024 Malacañang Press Briefer Daphne Oseña-Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. We begin 2024 with significant momentum, having secured approval for projects that form part of our continue reading : As-Delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Press Conference on the 13th NEDA Board Meeting – January 26, 2024

NEDA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS BILLS ON WATER RESOURCES, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, FISCAL REFORMS

JANUARY 23, 2024 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) urges Congress to pass crucial bills supporting the Marcos administration’s goal of inclusive and sustainable social and economic transformation as the 19th Congress resumed its second regular session yesterday, January 22. These measures include the bills on the Department of Water Resources, Open Access in Data Transmission, continue reading : NEDA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS BILLS ON WATER RESOURCES, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, FISCAL REFORMS

NEDA Secretary Balisacan Lauds MMSU: A Beacon of Progress for Transformative Education and Innovation

JAN. 9, 2024 – National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan served as the guest of honor and speaker during the opening ceremony of the Mariano Marcos State University’s (MMSU’s) 46th Foundation Anniversary at the MMSU’s Teatro Ilocandia on January 8, 2024. As an esteemed alumnus of the University, Balisacan both challenged and continue reading : NEDA Secretary Balisacan Lauds MMSU: A Beacon of Progress for Transformative Education and Innovation

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2005 – NEDA

JAN. 9, 2024 – The Labor Force Survey (LFS) for November 2023 saw 1.83 million unemployed people, 350,000 fewer than the 2.18 million in November 2022, leading to a drop in the unemployment rate to 3.6 percent. It was the lowest recorded unemployment rate since the Philippine Statistics Authority introduced a new methodology for measuring continue reading : UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 2005 – NEDA

PH RECORDS LOWEST INFLATION RATE IN 2023, GOV’T TO CONTINUE MEASURES TO PROTECT FILIPINO PURCHASING POWER – NEDA

JANUARY 5, 2024 – As the country’s inflation rate settled to its lowest level in 2023 last December, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured the public that the government is continuously monitoring prices and inflation risks and implementing measures to protect the purchasing power of Filipino households. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that continue reading : PH RECORDS LOWEST INFLATION RATE IN 2023, GOV’T TO CONTINUE MEASURES TO PROTECT FILIPINO PURCHASING POWER – NEDA

REDUCED TARIFF RATES EXTENSION TO BETTER MANAGE INFLATION, FOOD SECURITY IN 2024 – NEDA

PASIG CITY – The extension of the reduced Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates for key agricultural commodities such as pork, corn, and rice is seen to ensure sufficient and affordable food supply for Filipinos in the coming year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).   Executive Order No. 501, issued by President continue reading : REDUCED TARIFF RATES EXTENSION TO BETTER MANAGE INFLATION, FOOD SECURITY IN 2024 – NEDA

As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Press Conference on the 12th NEDA Board Meeting – December 14, 2023

STATEMENT  Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan 12th NEDA Board Meeting December 14, 2023     Assistant Secretary Rowena Otida and colleagues from the Presidential Communications Office,  Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen,  Good afternoon. This year has been highly productive for the NEDA Board, as we were able to convene at least once a continue reading : As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Press Conference on the 12th NEDA Board Meeting – December 14, 2023

NEDA UPBEAT ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY, CITES POLICY REFORMS & INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINED GROWTH TO EUROPEAN INVESTORS

DEC. 8, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) expressed confidence in the economic outlook of the Philippines, urging foreign business persons to invest in the country by taking advantage of the recent policy reforms and initiatives enacted and implemented by the government.  NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan expressed this optimism during his speech at the 2024 continue reading : NEDA UPBEAT ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY, CITES POLICY REFORMS & INITIATIVES FOR SUSTAINED GROWTH TO EUROPEAN INVESTORS

NEDA CONTINUES PROMOTION OF INNOVATION ROADMAP IN THE VISAYAS

NOV. 30, 2023 – To promote the regional implementation of the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032 in the Visayas, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) conducted the NIASD Roadshow in Iloilo City on November 17, 2023.   “We are conducting these regional roadshows to first raise awareness about the NIASD, and then continue reading : NEDA CONTINUES PROMOTION OF INNOVATION ROADMAP IN THE VISAYAS

As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Undersecretary Joseph J. Capuno at the Pilipinas Conference 2023 – November 22, 2023

OPENING STATEMENT  First Panel Discussion:  Economic Outlook and Strategies for 2024   Joseph J. Capuno, PhD Undersecretary for Investment Programming National Economic and Development Authority   Pilipinas Conference 2023 | Stratbase ADR Institute “Path Towards Economic Security: Turning Global Risks into Opportunities” 22 November 2023 | 09:00 AM – 10:40 AM    Ladies & Gentlemen, good morning!  continue reading : As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Undersecretary Joseph J. Capuno at the Pilipinas Conference 2023 – November 22, 2023