(Unsplash) The shorter the lawmakers' debates on Charter change (Cha-cha), the better for the confidence of investors who plan to take a chance on the Philippines. Thus, said economist-solon Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda, even as he agreed with...
National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan has echoed President Marcos' take on the proposed economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution, saying that adjusting it would open up opportunities for the country in terms of investments. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
The Administration of President Marcos has renewed its commitment to further bring down the poverty rate in the country as it welcomed reports of a decline in poverty incidence in the first semester of the year. File photo The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said this after the Philippine...
The government, with the help of the United Nations (UN), should scale up actions toward achieving the country’s targets under the Sustainable Development Goals, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. Speaking at a UN Day Forum, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said achieving the lower end of the government's growth target range is still achievable due to increased public spending and the upcoming holiday season. During a briefing in San Francisco, California, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez believes that the country’s minimum gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent for the year 2023 is still achievable. This, after the Philippines posted a...
More Filipinos considered themselves poor due to inflation, a Cabinet official said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan discuss high-impact projects during the NEDA Board meeting on Oct. 13, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PCO) National Economic and Development...
An amendment seeking to address the private sector’s concerns and create a more enabling policy environment for infrastructure projects is in the works, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. During the 12th Arangkada Philippines Forum yesterday, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M....
President Marcos led the approval of several high-impact projects amounting to P269.7 billion to boost tourism and gaps in the country's healthcare system. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and NEDA Secreatry Arsenio Balisacan discuss high-impact projects during the NEDA Board metting on...
There is no major impact caused by the Israel-Hamas war on the country's economy, a Cabinet official said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan (Photo courtesy of PCO) National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said there is "hardly any impact" as there is no major...
The National Innovation Council (NIC) on Wednesday, Sept. 27, launched the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) for 2023-2032. NIC Chairperson President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. led the event, along with Arsenio M. Balisacan, National Econonmic and Development Authority...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has welcomed the signing of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Bill into law. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva filed the measure with the aim of tackling various labor market challenges such as unemployment, underemployment, youth...
