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.
Gilas Pilipinas’ women’s 3x3 team is one win away from turning an Asian Games semifinal into something considerably shinier, after brushing aside Thailand, 13-8, on Friday to book a place in the gold-medal match.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to start nonstop flights from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December 2026, pending approval from the Indian government.
The return of indigenous Malampaya natural gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant in Batangas is expected to slash electricity generation charges by about 36 centavos per kilowatt-hour, offering much-needed relief to consumers while cutting foreign fuel dependence.