National Economic and Development Authority

Also known as NEDA

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) was recently transformed into the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev), a Cabinet-level department under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration. DEPDev aims to enhance economic planning and coordination at both national and local levels, with recent initiatives including the approval of the P74.6 billion REFUEL program to combat food insecurity and undernutrition.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

Recent stories about NEDA

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’s 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 until 2026 for upper middle-income status

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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NEDA: US tariff measures have minimal impact on Philippine economy

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) expects recent US tariff measures will have only a minimal positive impact on the Philippine economy.
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Marcos signs RA 12145 transforming NEDA to DEPDev

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act No. 12145 on Thursday, April 10, transforming the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev).
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Philippine GDP may drop 0.1% over three years due to US tariffs, economic team warns

The government's economic team estimates that U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs could reduce the Philippines' GDP by 0.1% over three years, based on current projections.
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MAP calls for Econ Sec Council amid US tariffs

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called for the creation of an Economic Security Council under the Office of the President to address the impact of US tariffs on Philippine imports.
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