This refers to an article by Prof. Carlo A. Arcilla published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer on November 1, 2015. Prof. Arcilla raised some important concerns. While we look more closely into other details cited by Prof. Arcilla, please allow us to provide more background information and make a few clarifications on the evaluation and continue reading : Statement of Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan on the Flood Management Masterplan for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas
PH, JAPAN ADVANCE COOPERATION EFFORTS TO IMPROVE MM TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
MANILA – The Governments of the Philippines and Japan have advanced their cooperation efforts to improve transport infrastructure in Metro Manila through a roadmap aimed to establish a modern and efficient transportation network taking off from the NEDA Board-approved Roadmap for Transport Infrastructure Development for Metropolitan Manila and its Surrounding Areas. The Cooperation Roadmap for continue reading : PH, JAPAN ADVANCE COOPERATION EFFORTS TO IMPROVE MM TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPORTS GROW BY 4.1 PERCENT IN AUGUST 2015, Holiday and onset of election season expected to boost imports further
MANILA – Philippine merchandise imports increased by 4.1 percent in August 2015 on the back of higher payments for raw materials, intermediate goods, and consumer goods, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported that although the said increase is lower than the double-digit growth registered last month, payments continue reading : IMPORTS GROW BY 4.1 PERCENT IN AUGUST 2015, Holiday and onset of election season expected to boost imports further
PH REITERATES A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN POVERTY REDUCTION
NEW YORK CITY – To effectively eradicate poverty in all its forms, The Philippine government urges the global community to look more at poverty from a multidimensional lens. Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan made this statement during the High-level Event on Anchoring a Universal Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) within the Sustainable Development Goals, a continue reading : PH REITERATES A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN POVERTY REDUCTION
PH pledges support for SDGs, pushes for urgent action to combat climate change at UN Summit
NEW YORK CITY – The Philippines joined more than 150 United Nations (UN) member states in support of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and pushed for urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. “If we are to achieve our development goals, we need to take urgent action to combat climate continue reading : PH pledges support for SDGs, pushes for urgent action to combat climate change at UN Summit
PH exports continue to decline in August 2015
MANILA – Philippine merchandise exports declined by 6.3 percent in August 2015, marking the fifth consecutive month of negative export growth this year, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that total revenue from Philippine exports fell to US$5.1 billion in August 2015 from US$5.5 billion total continue reading : PH exports continue to decline in August 2015
Manufacturing sector recovers from three-month drop in August 2015
MANILA – After a three-month decline, the manufacturing sector bounced back in August 2015 due to the vigorous construction activity and high demand for automotive products, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In the Philippine Statistics Authority’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries for August 2015, the manufacturing sector’s Volume of Production continue reading : Manufacturing sector recovers from three-month drop in August 2015
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
Imports maintain double-digit growth in July 2015
MANILA – Philippine merchandise imports posted double-digit growth for the second consecutive month at 16.9 percent in July 2015, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Trade data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority today indicate that significant increases in inward shipments from the country’s major trading partners buoyed up merchandise imports to continue reading : Imports maintain double-digit growth in July 2015
Opening Remarks of Secretary Balisacan during the Policy Forum and Research Symposium on Climate Change in the Philippines
On behalf of the National Economic and Development Authority, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and the Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), welcome and thank you for making room in your schedules to join us in this event. I would continue reading : Opening Remarks of Secretary Balisacan during the Policy Forum and Research Symposium on Climate Change in the Philippines
Lower revenues from agro-based, mineral products weigh down PH exports in July 2015
MANILA – Philippine merchandise exports declined by 1.8 percent in July 2015 mainly due to lower sales in total agro-based and mineral products, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority reported today that total revenue from Philippine exports settled at US$5.3 billion, which is US$0.1 billion lower than the continue reading : Lower revenues from agro-based, mineral products weigh down PH exports in July 2015
Manufacturing sector contracts slightly in July 2015
MANILA – The Philippine manufacturing sector contracted slightly in July 2015 due to the continuing weakness in global demand, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In the Philippine Statistics Authority’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries for July 2015, the manufacturing sector’s Volume of Production Index (VoPI) contracted by 0.5 percent, much continue reading : Manufacturing sector contracts slightly in July 2015
Number of unemployed Filipinos down in July 2015
MANILA—The number of unemployed Filipinos went down in July 2015 as the market continues to reflect the continued strength of the economy, but interventions in the agriculture sector must continue to protect El Niño-affected workers, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported today that unemployment rate further continue reading : Number of unemployed Filipinos down in July 2015
Statement of Sec. Balisacan at the Post-SRMM Joint Ministers Press Conference
STATEMENT ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Socioeconomic Planning Secretary of the Philippines APEC 2015 Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting (SRMM) Chair JOINT MINISTERS PRESS CONFERENCE Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting 8 September 2015, 4:45 PM Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines Members of the press, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. We, Ministers and high level officials continue reading : Statement of Sec. Balisacan at the Post-SRMM Joint Ministers Press Conference
Welcome Remarks of Sec. Balisacan at the APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting
WELCOME REMARKS SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN Economic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director-General APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City 07 September 2015 (Day 1) Honorable Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the 21 member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, our development partners from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and continue reading : Welcome Remarks of Sec. Balisacan at the APEC Structural Reform Ministerial Meeting
