Infrastructure Development and Investment in the Philippine Socioeconomic Agenda Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine Economic Briefing The Fullerton Singapore 15 June 2023 | 09:00 AM Distinguished members of the business community, My fellow government officials and colleagues, and all our esteemed guests, good morning! Just like my colleagues continue reading : As-delivered speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Singapore
Joint Statement by the Economic Managers on the Maharlika Investment Fund
The MIF: A Vehicle for Economic Growth Joint Statement by the Economic Managers 13 June 2023 We, the Economic Managers of the Administration, reaffirm our support for the establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) as a vehicle for economic growth for the following reasons: 1. The MIF is aligned with the Medium-Term Fiscal continue reading : Joint Statement by the Economic Managers on the Maharlika Investment Fund
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028
Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2023 to 2028 June 9, 2023 Given the positive developments in the domestic economy and recent global trends, the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) has reviewed the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, fiscal program, and growth targets for fiscal years (FY) 2023 to 2028. Real continue reading : JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028
As-delivered Opening Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2nd Mindanao Development Forum
Opening Message Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Mindanao Development Forum 2023 “Sustaining Strategic Partnerships for Mindanao’s Peace and Development” Acacia Hotel, Davao City 18 May 2023 | 9:00 AM Esteemed guests of this year’s Mindanao Development Forum, colleagues in government, distinguished leaders and participants present today, maayong buntag kaninyong continue reading : As-delivered Opening Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the 2nd Mindanao Development Forum
NEDA SPEARHEADS CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY 2023
APRIL 28, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) spearheaded the commemoration of the 2nd National Innovation Day on April 28, 2023. The event was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of a dynamic innovation ecosystem supporting inclusive socioeconomic development. The celebration was centered around the theme continue reading : NEDA SPEARHEADS CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY 2023
As-delivered Keynote Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 14th Regional Development Council – Private Sector Representatives National Convention
As-Delivered Keynote Message Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 14th Regional Development Council – Private Sector Representatives National Convention Theme: Festival of HOPE: “Harnessing Opportunities, Participation, and Empowerment” Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City 27 April 2023 (Day 1) | 10:15 AM NEDA Undersecretary Carlos Abad Santos III RDC Co-Chairperson PSR continue reading : As-delivered Keynote Message of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 14th Regional Development Council – Private Sector Representatives National Convention
INFLATION EASES FURTHER IN MARCH AS RISE IN FOOD, TRANSPO COSTS SLOWS DOWN—NEDA
APRIL 5, 2023 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assures the public that the government is committed to continue addressing the root causes of high food prices as inflation eased further in March 2023. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that inflation in March slowed down to 7.6 percent from 8.6 percent continue reading : INFLATION EASES FURTHER IN MARCH AS RISE IN FOOD, TRANSPO COSTS SLOWS DOWN—NEDA
NEDA IDENTIFIES REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEV’T GOALS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
APRIL 3, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) emphasized strategies to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strengthen partnerships, and engage in collaborative efforts to improve Southeast Asia’s quality of life. In a statement presented by NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan during the 2nd ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue on Accelerating Actions to Achieve continue reading : NEDA IDENTIFIES REGIONAL PRIORITIES FOR ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEV’T GOALS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH NEEDED IN BOOSTING HEALTH, NUTRITION OF FILIPINOS – NEDA
MARCH 30, 2023 — During the launch of the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) on March 29, 2023, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan emphasized the importance of the initiative for achieving the health and nutrition targets identified under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. Through robust partnerships with stakeholders, the PMNP aims to effectively deliver continue reading : WHOLE-OF-NATION APPROACH NEEDED IN BOOSTING HEALTH, NUTRITION OF FILIPINOS – NEDA
NEDA SECRETARY PRESENTS INFRA DEV’T PLANS AT NOMURA’S ASEAN 2023 CONFERENCE
MARCH 8, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is confident of the country’s position as a viable and strong option for the investment community as it continues to be on track with its economic agenda for infrastructure development. On the last day of Nomura’s ASEAN 2023 Conference – which featured the different continue reading : NEDA SECRETARY PRESENTS INFRA DEV’T PLANS AT NOMURA’S ASEAN 2023 CONFERENCE
INFLATION EASES IN FEB 2023, GOV’T TO RECALIBRATE MITIGATING STRATEGIES—NEDA
MARCH 7, 2023 – As the inflation rate eases in February 2023, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) stressed the need to recalibrate government strategies to alleviate the impact of higher commodity prices. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s headline inflation rate marginally slowed down to 8.6 percent in February 2023 continue reading : INFLATION EASES IN FEB 2023, GOV’T TO RECALIBRATE MITIGATING STRATEGIES—NEDA
As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 4th National Innovation Council Meeting
As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 4th National Innovation Council Meeting February 21, 2023 Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Fellow Filipinos, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon to all. This morning, the National Innovation Council held its fourth (4th) meeting since its creation in 2019, marking the first meeting of the continue reading : As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 4th National Innovation Council Meeting
NEDA AFFIRMS SUPPORT TO RCEP RATIFICATION, PUSHES FOR COMPETITIVE PH AGRI
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) remains steadfast in its support toward the urgent ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. “We, in NEDA, consider RCEP to be a vehicle that would drive our economy’s sustained growth through regional and global trade as well as through greater investment in continue reading : NEDA AFFIRMS SUPPORT TO RCEP RATIFICATION, PUSHES FOR COMPETITIVE PH AGRI
STRONGER PH-JAPAN RELATIONS TO SUPPORT PH DEV’T PLAN IMPLEMENTATION—NEDA
February 16, 2023 — The recent Philippine delegation’s visit to Japan served as a pivotal step to turn the plans and strategies in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 into concrete actions that will benefit the lives of all Filipinos, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “Through our country’s intensified efforts led by President continue reading : STRONGER PH-JAPAN RELATIONS TO SUPPORT PH DEV’T PLAN IMPLEMENTATION—NEDA
As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 3rd Meeting of the NEDA Board
AS-DELIVERED PRESS STATEMENT ON THE 3RD MEETING OF THE NEDA BOARD Arsenio M. Balisacan NEDA Secretary 3 February 2023 Let me greet everyone, especially our Spokesperson Daphne Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Apart from the UP-PGH Project that Spokesperson Daphne has mentioned, I would like to share with continue reading : As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 3rd Meeting of the NEDA Board