MARCH 9, 2023 – As the country’s labor market conditions continue to improve, the government remains steadfast in strengthening its policy interventions geared toward generating more productive and higher-quality employment, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s unemployment rate declined to 4.8 percent in January continue reading : PH LABOR MARKET SUSTAINS RECOVERY, GOV’T TO STRENGTHEN POLICIES TOWARD HIGH-QUALITY JOB CREATION—NEDA
NEDA AFFIRMS SUPPORT TO RCEP RATIFICATION, PUSHES FOR COMPETITIVE PH AGRI
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) remains steadfast in its support toward the urgent ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. “We, in NEDA, consider RCEP to be a vehicle that would drive our economy’s sustained growth through regional and global trade as well as through greater investment in continue reading : NEDA AFFIRMS SUPPORT TO RCEP RATIFICATION, PUSHES FOR COMPETITIVE PH AGRI
STRONGER PH-JAPAN RELATIONS TO SUPPORT PH DEV’T PLAN IMPLEMENTATION—NEDA
February 16, 2023 — The recent Philippine delegation’s visit to Japan served as a pivotal step to turn the plans and strategies in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 into concrete actions that will benefit the lives of all Filipinos, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “Through our country’s intensified efforts led by President continue reading : STRONGER PH-JAPAN RELATIONS TO SUPPORT PH DEV’T PLAN IMPLEMENTATION—NEDA
As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 3rd Meeting of the NEDA Board
AS-DELIVERED PRESS STATEMENT ON THE 3RD MEETING OF THE NEDA BOARD Arsenio M. Balisacan NEDA Secretary 3 February 2023 Let me greet everyone, especially our Spokesperson Daphne Paez, Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Apart from the UP-PGH Project that Spokesperson Daphne has mentioned, I would like to share with continue reading : As-delivered Press Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 3rd Meeting of the NEDA Board
As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan – From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum
As-delivered Opening Remarks From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City 30 January 2023 | 1:30 PM <Salutations> His Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, Fellow Cabinet Secretaries and co-workers continue reading : As-delivered Opening Remarks of NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan – From Plan to Action: Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028 Forum
STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON HIS CONFIRMATION
Throughout my professional career, I have always considered it a distinct honor and privilege to serve my country, especially at no less than the highest levels of public administration and across several Presidents. As our nation continues its full recovery and advances on its journey to prosperity, we are confronted with rapidly changing market conditions continue reading : STATEMENT OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON HIS CONFIRMATION
PH SUSTAINS STRONG RECOVERY, UPBEAT LABOR MARKET – NEDA
December 7, 2022 — The Philippines continues to sustain an upbeat labor market, leading towards a strong economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 percent in October 2022 from 7.4 percent during the continue reading : PH SUSTAINS STRONG RECOVERY, UPBEAT LABOR MARKET – NEDA
NEDA CONFIDENT OF ROBUST RECOVERY, SUSTAINED GROWTH WITH NEW PH DEV’T PLAN
December 6, 2022 — The Philippine economy remains robust and will be able to sustain its growth momentum, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. In his presentation during the House Committee on Economic Affairs briefing on Monday, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan highlighted the focus of the upcoming Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 for continue reading : NEDA CONFIDENT OF ROBUST RECOVERY, SUSTAINED GROWTH WITH NEW PH DEV’T PLAN
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028
Review of the Medium-Term Macroeconomic Assumptions and Fiscal Program for FY 2023 to 2028 December 5, 2022 The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) reviewed the government’s medium-term macroeconomic assumptions, fiscal program, and growth targets for FY 2023 to 2028 to take into account the latest domestic developments, global economic status, and the administration’s priorities and continue reading : JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DBCC ON THE REVIEW OF THE MEDIUM-TERM MACROECONOMIC ASSUMPTIONS AND FISCAL PROGRAM FOR FY 2023 to 2028
AS-DELIVERED OPENING REMARKS OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE 9TH M&E NETWORK FORUM
Opening Remarks Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 9th M&E NETWORK FORUM 28 November 2022 | 8:00 A.M. – 5:30 PM Representative Stella Quimbo, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Counsellor Thanh Le, ADB Director General Emmanuel Jimenez, UNDP Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran, Officials and colleagues from continue reading : AS-DELIVERED OPENING REMARKS OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE 9TH M&E NETWORK FORUM
As-delivered Keynote Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Launch of the World Bank Group’s Philippine Country Climate and Development Report
Keynote Speech Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Launch of the World Bank Group’s Philippine Country Climate and Development Report Quezon Room, Seda Vertis North, Quezon City 25 October 2022 | 9:15 A.M. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, World Bank Country Director Ndiamé Diop, Vice Chairperson and Executive Director of continue reading : As-delivered Keynote Speech of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan at the Launch of the World Bank Group’s Philippine Country Climate and Development Report
As-delivered Opening Remarks of Secretary Balisacan during the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) Forum for Planners
Opening Remarks Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Philippine Development Plan Forum for the Planners: “ISAPLANO: Bagong Philippine Development Plan Para Sa Patuloy na Pagsulong” Astoria Plaza, Pasig City 23 September 2022 | 9:00 A.M. To our participating planners from Congress and the various Local Government Units who are physically present and continue reading : As-delivered Opening Remarks of Secretary Balisacan during the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) Forum for Planners
AS-DELIVERED SPEECH OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE 43RD NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYERS ORGANIZED BY THE EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
Ramping Up Philippine Economic Growth and Inclusion: Near and Medium-Term Prospects amid the Headwinds Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority 43rd National Conference of Employers Employers Confederation of the Philippines Manila Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, Pasay City 24 August 2022 | 10:15 A.M. Secretary Benny E. Laguesma, ECOP Chairman Edgardo G. Lacson, continue reading : AS-DELIVERED SPEECH OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE 43RD NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EMPLOYERS ORGANIZED BY THE EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Philippine Economy: Prospects and Challenges Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Economic Briefing and General Membership Meeting Management Association of the Philippines Bonifacio Hall, Shangri-la at The Fort 19 August 2022 | 12:50 P.M. Governor Philip Medalla, MAP President and my former colleague in the Cabinet Babes Singson, Governors of continue reading : AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN AT THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING AND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON THE 2021 FULL-YEAR OFFICIAL POVERTY STATISTICS
MESSAGE Arsenio M. Balisacan, PhD Secretary National Economic and Development Authority Release of 2021 Full-Year Official Poverty Statistics Philippine Statistics Authority PSA Complex, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 15 August 2022 | 10:00 AM Members of the media, colleagues in government, fellow Filipinos, good morning. In 2018, we achieved our goal of lifting six continue reading : AS-DELIVERED MESSAGE OF NEDA SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN ON THE 2021 FULL-YEAR OFFICIAL POVERTY STATISTICS
