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.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) took home four major awards at The Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026: Best Managed Bank in the Philippines; Best Bank CEO for President and CEO Jose Teodoro “TG” Limcaoco; Best Retail Bank in the Philippines; and Best SME Bank in the Philippines. The ceremony was held recently at Seda BGC.
True financial inclusion requires moving beyond simple account ownership and digital transaction metrics to achieve meaningful financial health for all Filipinos, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Watsons Philippines is putting more electric trucks on the road, turning an initial four-vehicle experiment with logistics provider Mober into a potential blueprint for greener deliveries nationwide.
The Ifugao Rice Terraces have survived for roughly 2,000 years, but their next chapter may depend on something less ancient and far more complicated, a master plan.