May 10, 2018 LAO PDR – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) accepted the hosting of the next gathering of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body in the Philippines next year. NEDA Undersecretary for Regional Development Adoracion M. Navarro, currently the APO Philippine Director, represented the country in the turnover ceremony held at continue reading : PH TO HOST NEXT REGIONAL PRODUCTIVITY SUMMIT
NEDA and PPP Center set up knowledge corners to step up local PPPs
January 31, 2018 MANILA – As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to boost development in the regions, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) headed by Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia and Public-Private Partnership Center Executive Director Ferdinand A. Pecson signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) jointly setting up PPP Knowledge Corners in continue reading : NEDA and PPP Center set up knowledge corners to step up local PPPs
NEDA details economic prospects for Visayan region
October 06, 2017 CEBU CITY — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the average growth rate in the Visayas region will be higher than the government’s target for national GDP growth for 2017-2022. In particular, the region’s growth is expected to be between 7.7 and 8.3 percent, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. continue reading : NEDA details economic prospects for Visayan region
NEDA MIMAROPA and CALABARZON receive BSP Golden Eagle
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Regional Office IV-A (CALABARZON) and IV-B (MIMAROPA) were conferred with the Golden Eagle by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the fourth and third consecutive year respectively during its annual awarding ceremony on August 4. The BSP bestows the Golden Eagle to stakeholders who have continuously supported continue reading : NEDA MIMAROPA and CALABARZON receive BSP Golden Eagle
SOCCSKSARGEN launches Regional Development Plan
June 13, 2017 KORONADAL CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority launched the Regional Development Plan (RDP) for Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) in its local Philippine Development Plan Forum, Tuesday. The RDPs are development blueprints of the country’s regions patterned after the national plan, or the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017–2022. SOCCSKSARGEN’s RDP identifies 10 continue reading : SOCCSKSARGEN launches Regional Development Plan
NEDA Board Committee on land use to review National Spatial Strategy
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Land Use Committee (NLUC) reconvened on November 29, 2016 and agreed to review the National Spatial Strategy (NSS), among other current land use policy concerns. The NSS is the core strategy of the National Physical Framework Plan (NPFP) 2016-2045, which intends to guide sub-national physical and continue reading : NEDA Board Committee on land use to review National Spatial Strategy
LAGGING REGIONS NEED TO CATCH UP- NEDA
The consistent concentration of growth from three regions reveal the need to address inequality in the distribution of development within the country, according to the Natnal Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the National Capital Region (NCR) remains the top contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2010-2015 continue reading : LAGGING REGIONS NEED TO CATCH UP- NEDA
NEDA, JICA discuss Davao Infra Dev’t project with incoming President Duterte
The Japanese government and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) recently discussed Japan’s offer of support for the institutionalization of urban infrastructure planning and formulation in Davao City with its outgoing mayor and President-elect Rodrigo R. Duterte. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Mr. Kazuhide Ishikawa and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Susumu continue reading : NEDA, JICA discuss Davao Infra Dev’t project with incoming President Duterte
NEDA CONTINUES AMBISYON NATIN 2040 STAKEHOLDER FORUM IN MINDANAO
Following an earlier kick-off event in Dumaguete City in the Visayas, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is set to hold its second regional knowledge sharing and stakeholder consultation for AmBisyon Natin 2040 in Cagayan De Oro City. “We want to create a sense of ownership for AmBisyon Natin 2040, by giving the Filipino continue reading : NEDA CONTINUES AMBISYON NATIN 2040 STAKEHOLDER FORUM IN MINDANAO
Secretary Balisacan pushes for greater inclusivity of growth at NRO XII visit
“It is our duty as planners to ensure that the growth is inclusive as possible,” Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan said during his meeting with the NEDA Regional Office (NRO) XII officials and staff on October 7 in Koronadal City. Secretary Balisacan emphasized this point because he noted that while he continue reading : Secretary Balisacan pushes for greater inclusivity of growth at NRO XII visit
REINA folks appreciate NEDA-DOT tourism cluster planning
Councilor Rolando B. Avellano of Infanta, Quezon welcomed the facilitators and participants of the Real, Infant and General Nakar (REINA) Cluster Tourism Master Planning Workshop on September 30 until October 1 at the Fiesta Restaurant, Infanta, Quezon. In his welcome message, Councilor Avellano said that Municipal Government of Infanta is delighted that the national government continue reading : REINA folks appreciate NEDA-DOT tourism cluster planning
NRO IV-A celebrates Month of the Elderly with Sinag Kalinga Foundation
As part of the celebration of the Month of the Elderly, the NEDA Regional Office (NRO) IV-A visited Sinag Kalinga Foundation, an elderly facility located in Barangay Ayute, Lucban, Quezon, on October 9. In a short program, the NEDA staff entertained the lolos and lolas with a drama skit, songs and dance presentations. The staff continue reading : NRO IV-A celebrates Month of the Elderly with Sinag Kalinga Foundation
NRO VI enhances research capabilities of K-12 teachers
To enhance research capabilities of K-12 teachers, the NEDA Regional Office (NRO) VI in Western Visayas supports the call of its faculty members to conduct a training on research. In collaboration with the Philippine Statistical Association, Inc. (PSAI), a private non-stock, non-profit foundation, NEDA Region VI will conduct a two day, live-out Training Workshop on continue reading : NRO VI enhances research capabilities of K-12 teachers
JDS now accepting nominees for scholarships to Japan
The Japan Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project under the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) is accepting nominees for its Japanese Academic Year 2016-2017 Master’s Programs. The project will provide Filipinos with an opportunity to take one to two-year Master courses at Japanese universities with full tuition, air fare and accommodation expense continue reading : JDS now accepting nominees for scholarships to Japan
NRO VI to conduct 26th Regional Statistics Quiz for high school students
The NEDA Regional Office (NRO) VI in Western Visayas will spearhead the conduct of the 26th Regional Statistics Quiz for high school students. The event will be NRO VI’s contribution to the celebration of the National Statistics Month (NSM) this October 2015. Regional Director Ro-Ann A. Bacal of the NRO VI is the Chairperson of continue reading : NRO VI to conduct 26th Regional Statistics Quiz for high school students
