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NEDA pushes job creation programs

By Ted P. Torres | October 10, 2005 - 12:00am

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said policies and programs to create employment remain top priorities needing vigorous implementation. NEDA Director General Augusto B. Santos said the government...

Business

NEDA mulls lower GDP growth target for this yr

By Ted P. Torres | September 5, 2005 - 12:00am

Despite the lifting of the temporary retraining order (TRO) on the expanded value added tax (EVAT) law, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is planning to scale down the government’s gross...

Business

Investment, infra, agriculture to drive economy — NEDA

August 1, 2005 - 12:00am

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is optimistic that the economy will further accelerate driven by greater investment, improved infrastructure, new opportunities in specific industry sectors...

Business