Monthly Archive: February 2014

STATEMENT ECONOMIC PLANNING SECRETARY ARSENIO M. BALISACAN

Good afternoon. I am here today to discuss about the economy, its progress and challenges, and what the government is doing to ensure that economic growth materially improves the lives of the greatest number...

JAN ‘14 INFLATION ACCELERATES ON HIGHER FOOD PRICES

MANILA—More costly food items resulting from bad weather conditions pushed headline inflation to 4.2 percent, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). “In January 2014, most food items recorded faster inflation due...