The National Economic and Development Authority said that the implementation of non-tariff barriers on imports, such as the requirement of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance (SPSIC), has hurt Filipino consumers. In a statement on Thursday, April 25, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said it is crucial to ease the inflation rates, particularly the rice prices, in the coming months to achieve the government's growth target. NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan told reporters that the goal of keeping the inflation within...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has expressed its support for the Department of Agriculture’s proposal to extend the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). “NEDA is looking at that issue. There are pros, there are cons. I would like to think that keeping the RCEF...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez commended the Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) for supporting Congress' proposed amendments to the economic provisions...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the government is planning to allocate P200 million for innovative projects and programs next year. NEDA Undersecretary Rosemarie G. Edillon told reporters that it will propose to double the budget for projects that support enterprises...
The consultative session organized by Democracy Watch Philippines in Cagayan de Oro City (Democracy Watch Philippines' Facebook page) The majority of students and community leaders who attended a consultative session in the Bangsamoro...
Foreign investors should consider doing business in the Philippines as the government has been taking a proactive approach to improving the economy despite external risks, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. During the Philippine Investors Dialogue in Washington D.C., NEDA...
The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), founded by former finance secretaries, reinforced its stand that amending economic provisions on the 1987 Constitution shall not hinder the fight against corruption. In a statement on Wednesday, April 17, the policy advocay group noted that the removal of...
Citing the recent Pulse Asia survey in which 88 percent of Filipinos said they are opposed to amending the 1987 Constitution, Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon called on lawmakers to explain to the public in laymen’s terms the benefits to be realized through the proposed...
For Sen. Francis Tolentino, the Philippines' joint patrol operation with Australia, Japan, and the United States in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) will promote regional stability rather than provoke China. Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS15) and US Navy ship USS Gabrielle Giffords...
Vice President Sara Duterte has chosen silence over China’s aggressive moves in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zones (EEZs) in the highly disputed West Philippine Sea. Joint naval drills of the Philippines, United States, Japan, and Australia in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, April 7,...
Relief packs and cash assistance have been distributed to hundreds of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were affected by the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Sunday, April 7. The assistance package was distributed to OFWs during the...
