January 5, 2018 MANILA – At least 38 rice-producing provinces and a city will have competitive advantage over Thailand and Vietnam in rice production should the 35 percent tariff be levied on rice imports and the quantitative restrictions (QR) be lifted. Results of the preliminary analysis conducted by the National Economic and Development Authority’s Agriculture, continue reading : 39 AREAS TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITH 35 PERCENT TARIFF ON RICE IMPORTS
Weekly Economic Updates – July 12 2017
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Weekly Economic Updates – July 5 2017
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Statement of Sec. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing
STATEMENT Philippine Economic Briefing Macroeconomic Developments and the Role of Human Capital Development and Infrastructure Arsenio M. Balisacan Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director General Philippine International Convention Center 30 September 2015 Good morning to everyone. I am pleased to conduct this briefing on the economy. The prospects for the Philippines look very promising, and continue reading : Statement of Sec. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing
‘Competition Bill to improve PH footing in global economy’ – NEDA
MANILA — The landmark legislation ‘Fair Competition Act’ will strengthen the foundations for a sustained and inclusive growth in the Philippines, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “The Competition Bill will not only sustain but bolster a rapidly growing Philippine economy. As the bill levels the playing field among businesses, we can continue reading : ‘Competition Bill to improve PH footing in global economy’ – NEDA
Statement of Sec. Balisacan on the 2015 Q1 Performance of the PH Economy
STATEMENT Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan Press Conference on the 2015 Q1 Performance of the Philippine Economy 28 May 2015, 10:00 AM PSA-NSCB Operations Room, Makati City Ladies and gentlemen, members of the media, our colleagues in government, good morning. The 5.2-percent GDP growth in the first quarter of 2015 reported by the Philippine continue reading : Statement of Sec. Balisacan on the 2015 Q1 Performance of the PH Economy
Presentation of Secretary Arsenio Balisacan at the 2015 FOCAP Prospects for the Philippines Forum
The Philippine Economy: Prospects and Outlook for 2015-2016 SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General FOCAP Prospects for the Philippines Forum 11 February, 2015 Fairmont Hotel, Makati City To the Honorable Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, the Honorable Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., National Treasurer Roberto Tan, former PNP General Rodolfo Mendoza, FOCAP President continue reading : Presentation of Secretary Arsenio Balisacan at the 2015 FOCAP Prospects for the Philippines Forum
Keynote Message of Sec. Balisacan for the Angara Centre-Metrobank Foundation Roundtable Discussion on the ASEAN Integration
KEYNOTE MESSAGE SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General ASEAN INTEGRATION AND THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY: CHANGES AND CHALLENGES IN THE COMING DECADE 5 December 2014, 9:00 AM InterContinental Hotel, Makati City Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. First of all, I would like to thank the Angara Centre for Law and Economics for inviting continue reading : Keynote Message of Sec. Balisacan for the Angara Centre-Metrobank Foundation Roundtable Discussion on the ASEAN Integration
Message of Secretary Balisacan at the Manila Times Business Forum
MESSAGE ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General The Manila Times Business Forum Business As Usual in Unusual Times: Fostering Prosperous Business Relations between Philippine and Chinese Entrepreneurs Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City 29 October 2014 To our friends from Manila Times and media, experts and entrepreneurs from the Philippines and China, representatives continue reading : Message of Secretary Balisacan at the Manila Times Business Forum
Speeches of Sec. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Japan
Philippine Economic Briefing in Japan Sustaining Inclusive Growth through Infrastructure and Capital Market Development 08 October 2014 (Wednesday) Shangri-la Ballroom, Shangri-la Hotel, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Session 1: Panel Discussion on Investment Opportunities in the Philippines Macroeconomic Outlook and Performance I am pleased to discuss the recent performance of the Philippine economy, as well as continue reading : Speeches of Sec. Balisacan at the Philippine Economic Briefing in Japan
Philippine economy grows 6.4% in 2nd Quarter
The country’s economy grew by 6.4 percent in the second quarter and tied with Malaysia as the second fastest growing in Asia during the period, according to Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General Arsenio M. Balisacan (2ND from right) at the Press Conference on the 2014 Q2 National Income Accounts held last August 28 at continue reading : Philippine economy grows 6.4% in 2nd Quarter
PH’s 21.3% exports growth in June 2014 tops trade-oriented economies in East, Southeast Asia
MANILA— Philippine merchandise exports grew by 21.3 percent, making it the top export performer among selected East and Southeast Asian economies, and raising hopes for a stronger expansion for the rest of 2014, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “This is the highest level since the economy started posting a continuous positive continue reading : PH’s 21.3% exports growth in June 2014 tops trade-oriented economies in East, Southeast Asia
