SPEECH Ernesto M. Pernia, PhD Socioeconomic Planning Secretary NordCham Economic Briefing 2020 Mayuree Ballroom, Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City January 31, 2020, 12:30 – 2:30 PM Mr. Bo Lundqvist, President, NordCham Philippines; Mr. Joona Selin, Executive Director, NordCham Philippines; Members of the NordCham Philippines; Dr. Dan Steinbock, Founder, The Difference Group; Mr. Alejandro Jalon of continue reading : Speech of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia at the Nordcham Economic Briefing 2020
Economic Development Cluster Press Statement
Economic Development Cluster Press Statement January 30, 2020; 5:00 PM Podium Floor, Department of Finance Fellow workers in government; Friends in the media; Ladies and gentlemen; Good afternoon. The Economic Development Cluster of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Cabinet met earlier today to review the country’s economic performance in 2019 and forge a strategy continue reading : Economic Development Cluster Press Statement
NEDA AWARDED AS FOI CHAMPION
December 13, 2019 MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority was awarded on Thursday as one of the top requested and performing agencies in the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and was recognized for its exceptional contribution to the development and progress of the Freedom of Information (FOI). Pursuant to FOI Memorandum Circular No. 3, s. continue reading : NEDA AWARDED AS FOI CHAMPION
NEDA BOARD CONFIRMS ICC APPROVAL OF PHP187.34-B NEW PROJECTS
November 29, 2019 MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved seven new projects on November 29 amounting to PhP187.34 billion, which include three projects from Department of Transportation (DOTr), three projects of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and one to be implemented by the Department of Health (DOH). “Five continue reading : NEDA BOARD CONFIRMS ICC APPROVAL OF PHP187.34-B NEW PROJECTS
KEYNOTE SPEECH OF SOCIOECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ERNESTO M. PERNIA AT THE DATA DRIVEN PHILIPPINES: THE 2019 PH DATA ANALYTICS SUMMIT
KEYNOTE SPEECH Ernesto M. Pernia, PhD Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning Data Driven Philippines: The 2019 PH Data Analytics Summit November 21, 2019 Mr. Francis Del Val, President, COBENA; Other guests and officials of COBENA; The Analytics Association of the Philippines and the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines or IMMAP; Distinguished guests continue reading : KEYNOTE SPEECH OF SOCIOECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ERNESTO M. PERNIA AT THE DATA DRIVEN PHILIPPINES: THE 2019 PH DATA ANALYTICS SUMMIT
Keynote Speech of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia at the 3rd Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference
Keynote Message Ernesto M. Pernia, PhD Socioeconomic Planning Secretary 3rd Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCon 3) “Advancing Public Service Through Academe-Community Partnership: Addressing Challenges on Health, Environment, Culture and Education, and other Key Issues “ October 16, 2019 Dr. Ricardo P. Babaran, Chancellor, University of the Philippines Visayas; Dr. Elena E. Pernia, Vice President continue reading : Keynote Speech of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia at the 3rd Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference
UNDERSTANDING PH CULTURE IS KEY TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGES – NEDA
October 14, 2019 MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority said that identifying the Filipino culture and common values is essential in creating well-targeted plans and effective policies that can bring about positive changes in the country. Earlier this year, NEDA commissioned a National Values Survey, a nationwide study covering 10,200 respondents aged 18 continue reading : UNDERSTANDING PH CULTURE IS KEY TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGES – NEDA
CREDIBLE ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS NEEDED TO GAIN PEOPLE’S TRUST- NEDA
September 11, 2019 MANILA – Citing the Philippine Development Plan’s “malasakit” pillar involving good governance, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) urges all government agencies to be relentless in the enforcement of anti-corruption initiatives with intensified citizen engagement. Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Rosemarie G. Edillon said corruption impedes investments, growth of businesses, continue reading : CREDIBLE ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS NEEDED TO GAIN PEOPLE’S TRUST- NEDA
STRENGTHEN AGRI, MANUFACTURING TO BUILD PH TRADE RESILIENCY – NEDA
September 10, 2019 MANILA – Building strategic relationships with key trading partners, addressing issues in and boosting the competitiveness of agriculture and manufacturing sectors must be prioritized for Philippine trade to withstand global challenges, the National Economic and Development Authority said on Tuesday. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s total trade continue reading : STRENGTHEN AGRI, MANUFACTURING TO BUILD PH TRADE RESILIENCY – NEDA
RICE DEFLATION CONTINUES FOR 4TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
September 5, 2019 MANILA— The National Economic and Development Authority expects the Rice Liberalization Act to further bring down the price of rice as inflation slows down to its lowest rate in 35 months. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s headline inflation eased to 1.7 percent in August 2019, bringing the continue reading : RICE DEFLATION CONTINUES FOR 4TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Welcome Remarks of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia at the Forum on Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy PPPs
WELCOME REMARKS Ernesto M. Pernia, PhD Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Forum on Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy PPPs New World Hotel, Makati City August 30, 2019 | 9:00 AM Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian, Chair of the Senate Energy Committee; Mr. Ahmed M Saeed, Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, ADB; Mr. Kelly Bird, Country Director, ADB; continue reading : Welcome Remarks of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia at the Forum on Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Energy PPPs
MESSAGE OF SOCIOECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ERNESTO M. PERNIA AT THE 1ST BANGSA MORO GLOBAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2019
MESSAGE Ernesto M. Pernia, PhD Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning First Bangsa Moro Global Economic Summit Manila Hotel August 19, 2019 | 1:00 PM Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, Good afternoon. First, allow me to congratulate the Bangsa Moro Federal Business Council, Inc. and its affiliates for successfully organizing the first Bangsa Moro Global Economic Summit. continue reading : MESSAGE OF SOCIOECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ERNESTO M. PERNIA AT THE 1ST BANGSA MORO GLOBAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2019
STATEMENT OF SOCIOECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ERNESTO M. PERNIA AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY FOR Q2 2019
STATEMENT ERNESTO M. PERNIA, PhD Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Press Conference on the Performance of the Philippine Economy for the Second Quarter of 2019 August 08, 2019; 10:00 am Hampton Conference Hall, Second Floor, Astoria Plaza, Pasig City Our Partners from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Colleagues in government, Friends from the media, Ladies and continue reading : STATEMENT OF SOCIOECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ERNESTO M. PERNIA AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY FOR Q2 2019
NEDA HONORS 84 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
August 13, 2019 MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority will celebrate its 84th anniversary on December 23, after it retraced its roots to the creation of the National Economic Council (NEC). The agency’s new anniversary was determined after it was concluded that the NEDA Board originated from the NEC, which was established on continue reading : NEDA HONORS 84 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
JULY INFLATION SLOWEST IN 31 MONTHS
The National Economic and Development Authority expects inflation to settle within the government’s target of 2.0 to 4.0 percent this year as it further slides to its slowest rate in 31 months. The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that the country’s headline inflation eased to 2.4 percent in July 2019, bringing the year-to-date inflation to continue reading : JULY INFLATION SLOWEST IN 31 MONTHS