The OECD will present its first Economic Survey of the Philippines on Thursday, 12 February 2026. The Survey looks at the country’s recent performance and how it can boost growth and build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable economy.
OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann will present the Survey's findings alongside the Philippines Secretary of Finance Frederick D. Go at a press conference at 10:00 local time/02:00 GMT. The event will take place in the Department of Finance (DOF), BSP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, 1004 Metro Manila, Philippines.
The launch of a new Action Plan between the OECD and the Philippines will follow with the H.E. Mr. Arsenio Balisacan, Secretary of Economy, Planning and Development. This three-year action plan highlights the scope of enhanced co-operation in assisting the Philippines' long-term priorities for sustainable development, governance, and the economy.
To register and attend the launch event, journalists should send an email to: dofcomms@dof.gov.ph with their full name, contact details and media organisation. To help us manage time efficiently, we’d appreciate receiving questions in advance.
The Survey will be published at 10:00 local time on Thursday 12 February, at the following link, which can be included in news articles: https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/sub-issues/economic-surveys/philippines-economic-snapshot.html.
Journalists can request a copy under embargo, thereby undertaking to respect the OECD’s embargo procedures, by emailing embargo@oecd.org. Embargoed copies will be sent out a day in advance.
For further information on the Economic Survey of the Philippines, contact the OECD Media Office (+33 1 45 24 97 00) or Yumiko Sugaya.
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