The rice conundrum
"Imported rice, as a rule of thumb, must be in the country before the typhoon season (the lean months) arrives" ...
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NEDA asserts role in reclamation projects, cites economic impacts
The National Economic and Development Authority said it needs to be part of discussions on the suspended reclamation projects in ...
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Gov’t vows to address shortage of skilled workers
The government is taking steps to address concerns in the labor and industry sectors, as outlined in the Philippine Development ...
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NEDA okays 194 flagship infra projects
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has approved 194 infrastructure flagship projects worth P9 trillion, Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio ...
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Inflation slightly eases to 8.6% in Feb. due to lower oil prices
Inflation in February eased to 8.6 percent from a 14-year high of 8.7 percent in January mainly due to a ...
Read moreNEDA approves six big-ticket projects worth over P100b
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board has approved six big-ticket ...
Read moreEconomic outlook remains promising under 6-year plan
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Monday the economic outlook remains “promising”, but the country should take ...
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Reopening of economy expected to sustain rapid growth in 2023
The growth prospects look bright for the Philippines in 2023 as the sustained reopening of the economy towards normalcy will ...
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Bright economic prospects
The good news is that the Philippines can hope to achieve upper-middle-income country status by 2025, or two years from ...
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Balisacan: Always right time to establish sovereign fund
The establishment of a sovereign wealth fund is “appropriate” despite the risks of a global recession and high interest rates, ...
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