The National Economic and Development (NEDA) expects slower growth for next year due to substantial external and internal headwinds. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the economy would likely grow above seven percent this year, but it is expected to expand at a much slower...
The National Innovation Council (NIC) approved several project proposals geared towards developing “innovative solutions,” the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a briefing, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the 25-member council chaired by President Marcos...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the country’s macro-economic policy planning agency, stressed that the Philippines has no choice but to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), while big businesses believe on the need to expose domestic industries to...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the “high-value deals” sealed by President Marcos during his recent visit to Japan is expected to generate thousands of jobs for Filipinos. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 16, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the 35...
Transforming consumption and production patterns will be vital in accelerating the country’s shift toward a more sustainable and climate-smart economy, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In the event Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028: From Plan to Action focusing on...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the implementation of seven infrastructure projects worth P154.72 billion, including a cancer center for the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced. In a...
Unemployment rate in November fell to its lowest level in over 17-years, signaling the strong recovery of the economy from the prolonged pandemic, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday, Jan. 6, that the level of...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for a swift enactment of the planned sovereign wealth fund to enhance the newly approved blueprint for the socioeconomic development of the country. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the proposed Maharlika...
The government approved the country’s blueprint for socioeconomic development over the medium term, and extended the tariff reduction on key commodities until next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In a statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M....
PH can sustain growth momentum—NEDA By Chino S. Leyco The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is confident that the country’s growth momentum will be sustained driven by robust domestic consumption following the prolonged pandemic. In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 6, Socioeconomic...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has assured Malacañang that the Marcos administration’s development plan will be ready for implementation beginning next year. In a briefing with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last Nov. 15, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M....
The country’s unemployment rate fell to 5 percent in September this year, a new record low after the full reopening of the economy since the pandemic. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday, Nov. 8, that the local labor market sustained its positive momentum with...
