The Marcos administration is seeking to shift to the old school calendar by next year, according to National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. Balisacan stated that the government is already working on the implementation mechanics of the shift to the old school...
An advocate group on Saturday, May 11, underscored the importance of industry participation in skills training to boost the employability of K to 12 graduates. Tech-voc students (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) welcomed the signed joint...
The government is seeking to maximize the country’s abundant mineral resources to utilize its potential for more high-quality job opportunities, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said on Friday, May 10. Speaking at a forum on the Philippine mining industry, NEDA Secretary...
The local stock market plunged after the government announced lower-than-expected GDP figures for the first quarter. The main index fell 116.72 points or 1.75 percent to close at 6,542.46 as Conglomerates led the retreat although the Industrial counter managed to advance. Volume was higher at 491...
The local stock market advanced on positive trade and employment data. The main index rose by 40.60 points or 0.61 percent to close at 6,659.18 although sectoral indices were evenly divided. Volume improved to 434 million shares worth P5.98 billion as gainers outnumbered losers 99 to 91 with 40...
The local stock market weakened after the government reported that the inflation rate rose again in April. The main index shed 33.91 points or 0.51 percent to close at 6,618.58 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume jumped to 7.9 billion shares worth P11.5 billion as losers beat gainers 98 to...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the recently signed Executive Order (EO) No. 59 will modernize and prevent delays in the implementation of the country’s infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs). NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said that the EO would support the...
President Marcos has pitched his administration's $161-billion infrastructure development program in inviting European businesses and investors to the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) During the 2024 European-Philippines Business Dialogue and...
The local stock market rose a day before the government releases the April inflation data as upbeat first quarter corporate results start trickling in. The main index hiked 36.94 points or 0.56 percent to close at 6,652.49 led by the Industrial sector while the Property counter remained weak....
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has commended the filing of a Senate bill that aims to enhance and expedite its infrastructure investment prospects. In a statement, BCDA said it welcomed the recent filing of Senate Bill No. 2647, as it will facilitate affordable housing,...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is planning to propose an executive order that will strengthen the regional development councils’ (RDC) role in formulating regional development plans and investment programs. NEDA, along with RDC chairpersons, met with President Ferdinand...
The government has renewed its partnership with the United Nations to steer the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and implement the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), together with the Department of Affairs, held a...
