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Arsenio Balisacan

Arsenio Balisacan is the Secretary of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) in the Philippines, responsible for economic planning and development policies. He has repeatedly addressed challenges affecting the country's economic growth, including corruption, climate-related disruptions, and the need for policy reforms. Balisacan has also highlighted the importance of revising poverty thresholds and adjusting economic targets to better reflect the nation's needs.

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Mon, January 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM

DepDev chief: US-Venezuela conflict won't affect PH economy

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan stated that the conflict between the United States and Venezuela will not impact the Philippine economy.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM

PIDS projects 5% PH economic growth in Q4, misses full-year target

The Philippine economy is projected by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) to grow by five percent in the fourth quarter of 2025, an improvement from the previous quarter's performance.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Philippines likely to miss economic growth target for 3rd straight year

The Philippines is projected to miss its economic growth target for the third consecutive year in 2025 due to a weaker-than-expected third-quarter performance and concerns over corruption affecting consumer and investor confidence.

Thu, November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM

PH economy remains robust with 5% growth despite challenges

Philippine Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan affirmed that the nation's economy remains robust despite facing governance challenges and global uncertainties.

Fri, November 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM

Philippine economy grows 4% in Q3, slowest since Q1 2021

The Philippine economy grew by 4% in the third quarter of 2025, its slowest pace since the first quarter of 2021, down from 5.5% in the previous quarter and 5.2% in the same quarter last year.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM

LEDAC meets to align legislative priorities for urgent national needs

The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) convened its first full meeting for the 20th Congress, aiming to craft policies that address the urgent needs of Filipinos.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Philippine unemployment rate hits 5.3% in July due to bad weather

The unemployment rate in the Philippines surged to 5.3% in July 2025, marking a pandemic-era high and representing 2.59 million jobless Filipinos.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM

DEPDev to revise food poverty threshold in 2026

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) will revise the food poverty threshold in 2026, which is currently set at P64 per day or approximately P21 per meal.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM

NEDA chief: 2040 poverty goals may be delayed by a decade

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed dissatisfaction with the current 6% economic growth rate, stating it jeopardizes the Philippines' goal of becoming a middle-class society free from poverty by 2040.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM

PH eyes Israeli tech for food security boost

The Philippine government is looking to adopt Israeli agricultural technology to enhance food security by boosting crop yields, improving land management, and refining farming methods.