DEPDev Region 7

The official account of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, the PH's socioeconomic planning & policy coordinating agency, in Central Visayas.

[DEPDev Philippines (formerly NEDA) @DEPDevgovph]

𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐃𝐞𝐯 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) joins the nation in observing Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May 2026 in support of the continuing efforts to improve government service delivery under Republic Act No. 11032, otherwise known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, which mandates the reduction of bureaucratic red tape through the streamlining of government processes.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 818, s. 2025, declaring the month of May of every year as the National Ease of Doing Business Month, the observance serves as a platform to highlight government initiatives on regulatory reform, reduced transaction costs, and improved customer experience.

With this year’s theme, “𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐀): 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬,” DEPDev reaffirms its commitment to responsive, efficient, and transparent public service.

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#ARTA ng #Bagongpilipinas
#ARTA_TowardsAMoreproductiveBagongpIIipinas
#EODBMonth2026 #ARTA_TMPBP

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[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

Dir. Jennifer C. Bretaña, in her keynote speech at the 11th Central Visayas Health Research Innovation Conference (CVHRIC), emphasized on putting plans and researches into action to improve systems and lives of the people in Central Visayas.

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[DEPDev Philippines (formerly NEDA) @DEPDevgovph]

𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐓: 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐖𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 🇵🇭

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), as the secretariat of the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., supports the launch of the UPLIFT Microsite. This initiative aims to strengthen whole-of-government coordination in addressing global economic challenges.

Amid the Middle East conflict and its impact on oil prices and supply chains, the UPLIFT Microsite provides timely and integrated information across key sectors including—energy, transport, food, and social protection—to support responsive and data-driven government interventions.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/owC9LythBq`

#UPLIFT

[DEPDev Philippines (formerly NEDA) @DEPDevgovph]

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: During the Press Conference on the Economic Performance for the First Quarter of 2026, DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan underscored the moderated growth in the period reflected the combined impact of significant domestic and external challenges.

Among these were the lingering effects of the flood control corruption controversy, which weighed on consumer sentiment as well as business and investment confidence; the delays in the passage and subsequent release of the 2026 national budget that slowed down the implementation of critical government programs and infrastructure projects, particularly in public construction; and the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East toward the end of February, which resulted in higher global oil prices and renewed supply chain pressures.

To address these challenges, the government is strengthening transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government processes, including the digitalization of the budget system. The President has also directed agencies to speed up the implementation of major infrastructure projects while ensuring proper monitoring and responsible use of public funds.

In response to the Middle East conflict, the Marcos Administration launched the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT), a whole-of-government program that brings together coordinated and targeted measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and global disruptions on vulnerable sectors and affected industries.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧, 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 https://t.co/owC9LytPqY

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://t.co/kPZUNvkoh0

#PHGDP

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

Despite various challenges in 2025, Central Visayas' economy remains strong - placing 4th in the largest regional economy in the Philippines.

DEPDev 7 Regional Director Jennifer C. Bretaña said during the News Conference on the 2025 Report on the CV Economic Performance.

[DEPDev Philippines (formerly NEDA) @DEPDevgovph]

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Following the release of the March 2026 Inflation Report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) today (April 7), DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan underscored the government’s efforts to protect Filipinos abroad and provide swift support to transport workers, commuters, and businesses, while expanding the use of diverse energy sources.

The country’s chief economist also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted public services and taking decisive actions that deliver immediate assistance while supporting the country’s recovery and long-term growth.

Read more here: https://t.co/zDDTSArrwT

#PHinflation

[DEPDev Philippines (formerly NEDA) @DEPDevgovph]

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Ayon sa ulat ng Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) ngayong Ika-7 ng Abril 2026, tumaas sa 4.1% ang headline inflation ng bansa nitong Marso 2026 mula sa 2.4% noong Pebrero 2026.

Ang pagbilis ng inflation rate ay dulot ng mas mabilis na pagtaas ng presyo ng food at non-food commodities.

Ang non-food inflation ay tumaas sa 4.9% (mula 2.8%) nitong March 2026, kung saan ang private transport inflation ay umakyat sa 31.3% (mula -3.1%) dahil sa pagtaas ng fuel prices.

Samantala, ang food inflation ay tumaas din (2.8% mula 1.6%), dala ng pag-akyat ng rice inflation sa 3.6 percent matapos ang 14 na buwan ng deflation. Kasabay nito, tumaas din ang inflation sa mga gulay (6.9% mula 6.1%) at mga prutas (5.1% mula 3.8%).

Ayon sa Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), ang pamahalaan ay kasalukuyang nagpapatupad ng mga hakbang upang matugunan ang pagtaas ng inflation at mabawasan ang epekto ng ongoing conflict sa Middle East sa mga vulnerable households at key sectors ng ekonomiya.

Basahin ang buong ulat: https://t.co/RDFYhzFkvA

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘: Central Visayas Regional UPLIFT Committee convened to align efforts in the provision of subsidies for the vulnerable sectors.

Read more here: https://t.co/WqR77PJpyB

[DEPDev Philippines (formerly NEDA) @DEPDevgovph]

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴! The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development calls on Women and Everyone (WE) to continuously build a society where every woman is empowered, protected and given equal opportunity to thrive.

DEPDev reaffirms it commitment in implementing the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028, which aims to restore economic momentum, ensure equal opportunities, and equip Filipinos with skills to participate fully in an innovative and globally competitive economy.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 (𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟵𝟳𝟭𝟬) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀.

#WEcanbeEquALL #NWMC2026

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: DEPDev Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan invites innovators to apply and showcase your game‑changing solutions at the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards. Submit your applications on or before March 15, 2026.
https://t.co/p5YPkIz6th

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

LAST 3 DAYS!
Submit your innovations now! Scan the QR code for your applications. #PFA2026 #Filipinnovation

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

𝓛𝓞𝓞𝓚: DEPDev Central Visayas Regional Director Jennifer C. Bretaña joins the 3rd Annual Forum on Women Empowerment entitled: “Empowered Women: Women in Service” held at the Performing Arts Hall, UP Cebu, Lahug, Cebu City. 📷@PIACentralVis

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐏𝐌𝐂 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

READ HERE: https://t.co/lanH4FiMGA

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

The RDC 7 concluded its Joint ExeCom and AdCom Consultation and Technical Budget Review for FY 2027, bringing together Central Visayas’ regional line agencies and legislators to consolidate priority Programs, Activities, and Projects.

https://t.co/4kzqVm5l5l

[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡: 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙡

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[DEPDev Region 7 @depdevregion7]

We are happy to announce that there were 163 job seekers who were HIRED ON THE SPOT!

https://t.co/T8pJIts4iY

[Philippine Information Agency @PIADesk]

Department of Economy, Planning, and Development @DEPDevgovph Sec. Arsenio Balisacan is optimistic that the Philippine economy will continue to grow as consumer confidence rebounds and inflation continues to slow down.

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#ISM

[GMA News @gmanews]

The Philippine government’s budget for this year is a strategic roadmap for the country’s economic recovery with the country meeting the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural (UNESCO) benchmark on education for the first time, a top official said on Monday.

According to Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, the newly signed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) remains fully capable of delivering economic and social objectives, in line with the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.

Balisacan noted that the P1.34-trillion allocation for education enables the Philippines to meet UNESCO’s benchmark of allocating at least 4% of the gross domestic product (GDP), marking the first time in history.

Read more:
https://t.co/FQPv52GnP5

[Rappler @rapplerdotcom]

DEPDev chief Arsenio Balisacan expects the Philippine economy to have grown just 4.8% to 5% last year https://t.co/fisVgsGjtT