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.
Grab Philippines and MOVE IT are expanding healthcare support for gig workers through a partnership with Maxicare, giving eligible driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners access to free, unlimited medical consultations starting November 2026.
The Credit Information Corp. (CIC) has remitted P169.64 million in dividends to the National Government, marking the state-run credit information agency’s first payout since its establishment in 2008.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is leveraging the ongoing 3rd Kadiwa ng Pangulo Expo to unlock broader market opportunities for local farmers and fisherfolk.
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 10 companies and 14 projects have passed pre-qualification for the country’s first mid-merit natural gas capacity auction, clearing the way for actual bidding soon.