The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) are moving to streamline government payment processes, aiming to ease long-standing cash flow problems that have delayed infrastructure projects and strained contractors doing business with the state.
The Philippines’ rise to 47th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook marks a notable step forward, but sustaining the momentum will depend on deeper structural reforms, stronger institutions, and accelerated digitalization of government services, according to the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has extended to the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) the Silver Award representing the highest rating of 92.8 percent or “Very Satisfactory”, among 50 government agencies in the agency’s Report Card Survey (RCS) 2.0.
AC Logistics Holdings Corp. and Glacier Megafridge Inc. have broken ground on a 25,000-pallet automated cold storage and distribution facility in Balintawak, Quezon City, as demand for temperature-controlled logistics puts a premium on capacity near Metro Manila’s major consumer markets.
The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has distributed P34.66 million worth of specialized deep-sea seaweed farming equipment across the Zamboanga Peninsula, stepping up efforts to raise grower incomes and rebuild the country’s standing in the global seaweed industry.
Truck operators transporting agricultural products have until October 31 to apply for a 5 percent toll discount across expressways managed by SMC Tollways. The price relief program, which runs from November 1 to 30, aims to lower farm-to-market delivery costs amidst rising fuel prices.
Globe and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen data privacy and digital safety across the Philippines. By extending their Memorandum of Understanding, both entities aim to empower young Filipinos to navigate an increasingly complex online landscape safely, particularly as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies transform daily communication and learning.