Economy

Temporary increase in pork MAV, lower import tariffs to ensure adequare and affordable food supply — NEDA

MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) supports the temporary increase in the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork from 54,210 to 404,210 metric tons, coupled with lower tariffs,...

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Bills Certified Urgent by the President

  The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte certified as urgent Senate Bill No. 2094, Senate Bill No. 1156, and Senate Bill No. 1840. These bills form part of the President’s legislative...

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on the call to revoke EO No. 128

The Palace respects the call of some lawmakers to revoke Executive Order No 128, which temporarily modifies the rates of import duty on fresh, chilled or frozen meat of swine. In the...

March 2021 inflation eased to 4.5%, within BSP’s forecast range of 4.2 – 5.0 %

The March 2021 inflation of 4.5 percent was within the BSP’s forecast range of 4.2-5.0 percent. The overall latest outturn is consistent with expectations that inflation could settle above the high...

Economic impact of stricter health protocol in NCR Plus bubble “minimal,” assures DTI

By Cleizl Pardilla To control the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) recently placed the National Capital Region...

Increased testing, vaccination rollout to help economy recover—NEDA

By Naomi Tiburcio The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the country’s social and economic development planning and policy coordinating body, stated that a step towards economic recovery involves a stronger testing...

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