The Philippines Economic Update (PEU) covers the latest economic and policy development as well as growth outlook for the Philippines. The December 2022 edition of the PEU includes a special focus on the topic of Public Expenditure Review for Agriculture and lays out the importance of improving the effectiveness of public spending in the sector. It also looks into the financial and functional devolution resulting from the Mandanas ruling and the challenges and policy recommendations toward achieving the medium to long term agenda of agriculture productivity and food security.
1:30 PM | Opening RemarksNdiame Diop Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand World Bank |
1:35 PM | Keynote AddressHon. Domingo F. Panganiban Senior Undersecretary Department of Agriculture |
1:45 PM | Presentation: Philippines Economic Update December 2022Recent Developments and Outlook Ralph van Doorn, Senior Economist Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice World Bank Ensuring Food Security for All: Repurposing Public Investments Anuja Kar, Senior Agriculture Economist Agriculture and Food Global Practice World Bank |
2:15 PM | Panel Discussion on Agriculture, Food Security and Public InvestmentsMr. Noel A. Padre, Director IV, Assistant Secretary-Designate for Policy, Research and Development, Department of Agriculture Atty. Ryan S. Lita, Director, Local Government and Regional Coordination Bureau, Department of Budget and Management Ms. Cherrie Atilano, President and CEO, AGREA Agricultural Systems International Moderator: Ms. Nikki de Guzman, ABS-CBN News Channel |
3:00 PM | Open Forum |
3:25 PM | Closing RemarksDina Umali-Deininger, Practice Manager Agriculture and Food Global Practice, East Asia and Pacific World Bank |