As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 4th National Innovation Council Meeting February 21, 2023 Members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Fellow Filipinos, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon to all. This morning, the National Innovation Council held its fourth (4th) meeting since its creation in 2019, marking the first meeting of the continue reading : As-delivered Statement of NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the 4th National Innovation Council Meeting
HIGHER AGRI PRODUCTION, FOOD AND ENERGY SUPPLY CRUCIAL IN ADDRESSING INFLATION – NEDA
February 7, 2023 – As headline inflation rate further accelerated in January 2023, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said higher agricultural productivity, food supply augmentation, and energy security are top priorities of the government to temper upward price pressures. “As part of the administration’s 8-point agenda and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, the continue reading : HIGHER AGRI PRODUCTION, FOOD AND ENERGY SUPPLY CRUCIAL IN ADDRESSING INFLATION – NEDA
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
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
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
PH GOV’T CONTINUES TARGETED RELIEF TO TAME INFLATION, CLIMATE-SMART AGRI TECH VITAL TO FOOD SECURITY— NEDA
November 4, 2022 The Philippine government is committed to providing immediate relief to cushion the impact of rising inflation, while investing in climate-smart technologies and systems to build the country’s resilience and ensure food security, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s headline inflation rate continue reading : PH GOV’T CONTINUES TARGETED RELIEF TO TAME INFLATION, CLIMATE-SMART AGRI TECH VITAL TO FOOD SECURITY— NEDA
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
NEDA UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
June 28, 2022 – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) underscored the importance of the full resumption of face-to-face schooling, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and smart infrastructure in its last #AskNEDA media briefing under the Duterte administration on Monday. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua opened the media briefing by reiterating NEDA’s top continue reading : NEDA UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND SMART INFRASTRUCTURE
AS-DELIVERED OPENING REMARKS OF SECRETARY KARL CHUA ON THE SENATE BRIEFING ON THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (RCEP)
Opening Remarks Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua Senate Briefing on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP) MAY 30, 2022 Good morning, Senator Win, Secretary Mon, my colleagues and friends in the Senate and the Executive, and everyone viewing us today to understand better what this RCEP is. First of all, I’m grateful for continue reading : AS-DELIVERED OPENING REMARKS OF SECRETARY KARL CHUA ON THE SENATE BRIEFING ON THE REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (RCEP)
AS DELIVERED PRESENTATION OF SECRETARY KARL KENDRICK T. CHUA DURING THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING
PRESENTATION OF SECRETARY KARL KENDRICK T. CHUA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING FEBRUARY 10, 2022 Good afternoon to the Management Association of the Philippines. And thank you very much for inviting me to this very important forum. The presentation is about revving up towards a full recovery in 2022. Let me try to continue reading : AS DELIVERED PRESENTATION OF SECRETARY KARL KENDRICK T. CHUA DURING THE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES ECONOMIC BRIEFING
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION’S ECONOMIC MANAGERS ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR OF 2020
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION’S ECONOMIC MANAGERS ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR OF 2020 28 January 2021 Introduction Colleagues in government, friends from the media, fellow Filipinos, good morning. We entered 2020 with the prospects of becoming an upper middle-income country two years ahead of our 2022 target. Earlier in continue reading : JOINT STATEMENT OF THE DUTERTE ADMINISTRATION’S ECONOMIC MANAGERS ON THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR OF 2020
LOSSES AND SETBACKS IN 2020 OFFER LESSONS TO RECOVER TOGETHER IN 2021 – NEDA
December 30, 2020 Reverting back to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) could cost NCR and its adjacent regions some 2.1 billion pesos in wages a day. Meanwhile, every day of General Community Quarantine (GCQ) costs these regions around 700 million pesos in wages. These losses and setbacks point to the need to work together to continue reading : LOSSES AND SETBACKS IN 2020 OFFER LESSONS TO RECOVER TOGETHER IN 2021 – NEDA
