ILOILO CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-6 (Western Visayas) has sought the creation of a Regional Steering Committee (RSC) to properly coordinate preparations for the proposed bridges connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros. A PERSPECTIVE of the...
The United States aid agency’s allocation of over $30 million in funds will support innovative startup programs in higher education, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon in a television interview stated that the United States Agency...
A study by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has raised the need for a comprehensive telecommunications sector overhaul to address the negative effects of costly and slow Internet connectivity on the country's digital economy. In a policy note, the NEDA revealed that the...
Amid the going political feud in the country, one of President Marcos’ economic managers has taken a cautious stance, refraining from commenting on the potential economic implications of the ongoing discord. “Let’s focus on the economy,” advised National Economic and Development Authority...
Once the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) is completed, the private sector may assume complete responsibility for its operations and maintenance, including any outstanding debt, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the government...
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that President Marcos has approved the changes to the execution of two high-impact projects. Chaired by the president, the NEDA Board has given the green light to the negotiated parameters, terms, and conditions...
Ahead of the release of the country's full-year growth figures, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) announced that the economy had performed well in 2023, despite the significant challenges it encountered. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the local economy, as measured by...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has called for the enactment of a proposal to establish the Department of Water Resources in order to resolve the duplicative roles in water agencies. “Currently, there are over 30 agencies with overlapping functions over the country's water...
Frederick D. Go, President Marcos’ new special assistant to the President for investment and economic affairs (SAPIEA), said he will coordinate with the country’s economic team to achieve growth targets. Go, who previously held high-ranking roles in Robinsons Land Corp., assured that his new...
The Marcos economic team said it supports the appointment of former House Deputy Speaker and Batangas Representative Ralph G. Recto as the new finance secretary. In a statement, former Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno expressed confidence in Recto, who was also a former senator and...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, December 29 urged the government to pursue investments in agriculture even as he welcomes Malacañang’s move to extend reduced tariff rates on imported key agricultural commodities. Gatchalian is referring to Executive Order No. 50 issued by President...
The extension of tariff rate cuts for key commodities such as pork, corn, and rice will ensure sufficient and affordable food supply next year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Thursday, Dec. 28, that there should be different...
