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.
Securities and Exchange Commission-registered fintech platform Skyro is broadening its Philippine financial services offering with a customizable cashback program designed to give eligible customers greater flexibility over everyday spending.
Globe is sounding the alarm on surging cable and network equipment theft, reporting 1,245 pilferage incidents as of September 2026, and urgently calling for coordinated action from government down to the barangays to stop the damage.
Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (MCBL), the strategic alliance between Manulife Philippines and China Banking Corporation, has launched Secure Pinoy Group Life Care and Secure Pinoy Group Life Care Plus—two flexible group insurance solutions designed to help employers give meaningful financial protection to their employees and families.
Treasury bill yields continued to climb at Monday’s auction as investors waited for September inflation data that could influence the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ monetary policy decision later this month.