Strong domestic demand seen to boost imports growth despite December 2015 decline – NEDA

Strong domestic demand and the growing investor confidence in the country will support Philippine imports growth in the near term despite the decline in December 2015, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the total payments for imported goods in the country declined by 25.8 percent continue reading : Strong domestic demand seen to boost imports growth despite December 2015 decline – NEDA

SDC-HDPRC mobilizes gov’t, private sector in poor localities to address constraints to inclusive growth

MANILA— In a bid to accelerate poverty reduction and promote growth in areas where the poor are found, the NEDA Social Development Committee – Human Development and Poverty Reduction Cluster (SDC-HDPRC) embarked on a concerted effort among the government, private sector, and the poor to ensure that the factors limiting the poor’s participation in economic continue reading : SDC-HDPRC mobilizes gov’t, private sector in poor localities to address constraints to inclusive growth

PNVSCA celebrates 50th Anniversary

  PNVSCA celebrates 50th Anniversary. NEDA Director General Arsenio M. Balisacan (center) poses with awardees of Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) including NEDA Deputy Director-General Margarita R. Songco (third from right) and other PNVSCA officials during their golden anniversary celebration last February 11 at the BSA Twin Towers, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Sec. continue reading : PNVSCA celebrates 50th Anniversary

GROWTH SPREADING BEYOND NCR – NEDA, Private sector urged to partner with regional governments for inclusive growth

ILOILO CITY – The role of regional economies in the country’s economic progress has become more pivotal as the government pushes for massive employment generation and faster poverty reduction, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In his statement read by NEDA Deputy Director-General Margarita R. Songco before the 5th National Convention of continue reading : GROWTH SPREADING BEYOND NCR – NEDA, Private sector urged to partner with regional governments for inclusive growth