Monthly Archive: July 2013

Melon-headed whale rescued in General Santos City

 A stranded melon-headed whale was rescued by the Earth Island Institute Philippines’ team this morning, July 30, 2013, in a fishing community at Barangay Bula, Zone 5 in General Santos City.  The whale was...

WEALTH SHARING AGREEMENT PAVES WAY FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN BANGSAMORO

DAVAO CITY—The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that the recently signed wealth sharing agreement between the Philippine Government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will pave the way for a...

LOWER PRICES PARTLY AFFECT IMPORTS GROWTH IN MAY ‘13

MANILA—The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that lower payments for capital goods, mineral fuels and lubricants mainly accounted for the imports performance in May 2013 despite more inward shipment of selected capital...

NEDA REGIONAL OFFICES ACCEPT NOMINEES FOR VOLUNTEER AWARDS

MANILA—The regional offices of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) are now accepting regional nominations for this year’s Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV). The SOV recognizes the exemplary performance and dedication of Filipino...

NEDA: ELECTRONICS EXPORTS TO IMPROVE DUE TO GLOBAL DEMAND

MANILA—The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that export of semiconductors will likely improve in the remaining months of the year due to the anticipated increase in global demand. This statement came after...

Harnessing Science and Technology: Reviving the Philippine Manufacturing Sector By Arsenio M. Balisacan Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and Director-General, NEDA

35th Annual Scientific Meeting, National Academy of Science and Technology Manila Hotel, Manila 10 July 2013 First of all, I would like to thank the National Academy of Science and Technology for inviting me...

STABLE FOOD PRICES PARTIALLY MODERATE JUNE INFLATION

MANILA—The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said that prices of food commodities were stable in June 2013 despite higher petroleum prices for the said month. This statement came after the National Statistics Office...