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Middle East conflict’s impact to slow PH growth

Philippine economic growth is expected to slow in the first quarter of 2026 as the country faces a double blow from the ongoing Middle...

Unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in February—PSA

Unemployment rate climbed to 5.1 percent in February 2026 from 3.8 percent a year ago, as more adult Filipinos joined the labor force, according...

Government taps emergency funds as Middle East conflict hits labor market

The government is deploying emergency employment programs and subsidies to shield the domestic labor market from the economic fallout of the Middle East conflict,...

Economic Council approves three-term school calendar to counter climate disruptions

The Philippines will implement a three-term school calendar starting in the 2026-2027 academic year to protect instructional time from frequent weather disruptions, the Department...

DEPDev seeks private sector help for local innovation

Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan called for stronger innovation and closer collaboration between government and the private sector to accelerate...

IMPACT ASSESSEMENT.

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development joins the House Committees of Trade and Industry and Energy on March 10, 2025, to push for...

DEPDev, Congress seek to ease impact of Middle East conflict on economy

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development joined the House Committees of Trade and Industry and Energy on March 10, 2025, to push for...

DEPDev, Australian program launch ‘Juana Trabaho’ to boost women’s employment

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development and the Australian government’s Investing in Women initiative launched a landmark program on Tuesday to expand access...

Inclusive Growth

Department of Economy, Planning and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, right, meets with newly appointed United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative Christophe Bahuet on Feb....

Infrastructure remains a priority—DEPDev

The government is prioritizing infrastructure projects and initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive growth and enhancing local connectivity across the country, according to the Department...

Competition reforms vital for digital growth — DEPDev

Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan believes that strengthening competition policy is essential to ensuring fair pricing and inclusive growth as...

DAP Board

Department of Economy, Planning and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan chairs the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) first-quarter board of trustees (BOT) meeting on...

2026 pivotal year to accelerate development, restore public trust

The Philippine government has designated 2026 as a strategic "rally point" to accelerate the implementation of its national development plan and restore public confidence...

Government adopts action plan to boost development coordination

The Philippine government has adopted a national action plan to streamline the quality and results of international development cooperation following a high-level summit held...
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