President Marcos' economic managers are set to convene with business journalists in an upcoming briefing, offering a comprehensive overview of the administration's economic policies and initiatives in response to the current economic challenges.
The Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP), the country’s premier organization of business journalists, will hold its annual mid-year economic forum in partnership with San Miguel Corp. (SMC).
The EJAP-SMC Economic Forum 2024, with the theme “Future-Proofing the Philippine Economy: Policies and Strategies,” will be held on July 8, Monday, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at the Ayuntamiento De Manila, in Intramuros, Manila.
Economic managers led by Department of Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr., Office of the President of the Philippines' Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick D. Go, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan and Department of Budget and Management Undersecretary Joselito R. Basilio will share the administration’s strategies to future-proof the economy amid headwinds.
"We look forward to a healthy and informative discussion on pressing economic matters and the path forward, as the country emerges from the period of elevated inflation," EJAP President Neil Jerome Morales said.
"The EJAP-SMC Economic Forum 2024 is part of EJAP's thrust of bringing together newsmakers that will showcase initiatives to bring the economy to a higher growth path," Morales added.
Executives from private sector partners will also participate in the panel discussion.
The EJAP-SMC Economic Forum 2024 is also supported by major partners JTI Philippines, Robinsons Land, SM Investments Corporation, BDO Unibank Inc., and Bank of the Philippine Islands, and minor partner Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.