National Economic and Development Authority

Also known as NEDA

The Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) is a newly established government agency replacing the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), aiming to enhance long-term strategic planning for inclusive growth. DEPDev focuses on aligning national and regional plans, integrating long-term strategies into budget processes, and addressing emerging economic challenges proactively. The department also works to strengthen the planning and policymaking capacities of government agencies to ensure equitable access to economic opportunities for all Filipinos.

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Last updated at May 6, 2025.

Recent stories about NEDA

DepEd, DOTr, UK launch Education City project in Taguig

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the UK government have launched a new initiative called the Senate-DepEd Transit-Oriented Development Project to improve school accessibility through smart transit planning.
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Rep Martin Romualdez calls for laws to achieve upper middle-income status

Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez called for laws to help the Philippines achieve upper middle-income status following a World Bank report that placed the country just $26 short of the threshold in 2024.
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Telcos urge Marcos to veto Konektadong Pinoy bill over security concerns

A group of telecommunications companies urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the Konektadong Pinoy bill on Monday, citing national security issues and inadequate protection for small players.
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Philippine economic team resigns after president's 'bold reset' call

Most members of the Philippine economic team and related departments are set to resign following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for a 'bold reset' of the Cabinet.
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Marcos signs AO establishing Task Force Kanlaon for Mount Kanlaon response

President Marcos signed Administrative Order No. 32 on April 24 to establish the National Task Force Kanlaon for coordinating government response efforts related to Mount Kanlaon鈥檚 volcanic activity.
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Philippines hosts MIC forum next week in Makati

The Philippines will host high-level meetings for middle-income countries (MICs) next week in Makati City to address challenges such as inequality, climate vulnerability, and access to technology.
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P74.6B food stamp project approved for poor families

On Thursday, April 24, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved a P74.6-billion food stamp project for poor Filipino families.
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Western Visayas economy grows 4.3%, down from 7.2% excluding Negros Occidental

The economy of Western Visayas grew by 4.3 percent in 2024, down from a previous year's growth rate of 7.2 percent when including Negros Occidental.
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Philippines needs 6% growth to reach upper-middle income status by 2026

The Philippines needs to sustain a 6% economic growth rate until next year to achieve upper middle-income status by 2026, according to National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan.
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Marcos signs DEPDev Act, transforming NEDA into Cabinet-level department

On Tuesday, April 15, Senator Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri hailed President Marcos for signing into law the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Act as a historic reform and a national victory.
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