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.
Mynt Inc., the parent firm of leading digital wallet GCash, has fixed its final offer price for the initial public offering (IPO) at P6.60 per common share.
Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister Cesar E.A. Virata, a towering figure in Philippine economic life whose career spanned government, academe and business, died Friday of natural causes at 95, his family announced.
PLDT Inc. on Friday announced completing the purchase of the remaining 65.1 percent stake in Radius Telecoms Inc. and taking full control of the connectivity provider. With the deal finalized, PLDT now holds 100 percent of all issued and outstanding shares of Radius.
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at its Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) in Croatia since taking over operations in 2011, underscoring the Port of Rijeka’s growing role as a gateway to Central and Southeast Europe.