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.
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) is heading into the second half of 2026 with a replenished project pipeline and growing recurring income streams, after the timing of new residential launches kept first-half results broadly flat.
Globe is expanding Starlink Mobile coverage with leading tech firms and device makers, bringing satellite-to-mobile service to remote areas beyond traditional cell tower reach.
Maya, the country’s leading digital financial services platform, uses AI to improve recruitment, branding, onboarding, and employee engagement—not to replace human judgment, but to cut friction and build better experiences.
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co., better known as Meralco, has energized a new substation in Bulacan, expanding system capacity and strengthening power reliability in one of Central Luzon's fast-growing provinces.