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ARTA, DBM target faster government payments for contractors

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The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) are moving to streamline government payment processes, aiming to ease long-standing cash flow problems that have delayed infrastructure projects and strained contractors doing business with the state.

PH competitiveness gains hinge on faster reforms, digital push

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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).

GSIS tops rating among gov’t agencies in anti-red tape survey

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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.

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Sharp P16.80 per liter drop on gasoline prices starting Tuesday 

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Gasoline prices will fall by a steep P16.80 per liter this week, with diesel going down by P4.10 per liter and kerosene by P3.70 per liter — the biggest reduction seen in recent weeks — as fuel companies implement the rollbacks starting Tuesday morning, the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed on Monday.

Wilcon Depot net income dips 6% over nine months amid weather and inflation pressures

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Wilcon Depot Inc. reported a 6 percent decline in net income for the first nine months of 2026, falling to P1.63 billion from P1.75 billion in the same period last year, as challenging weather conditions and macroeconomic headwinds slowed its third-quarter earnings momentum.

DA lifts poultry import ban on Germany

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The Department of Agriculture has lifted its temporary ban on poultry imports from Germany, effective November 4, after confirming the country is free from highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Organization for Animal Health has also recognized Germany as disease-free, with DA assessing import-related risk as negligible. Resuming trade will ease local supply constraints, though all biosecurity and quarantine rules remain in effect.

Temporary pork import ban may extend beyond 60 days if needed 

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The Department of Agriculture announced Monday that its new 60-day temporary restriction on pork imports could be extended beyond the initial period if conditions warrant, stressing that the government must balance the interests of local producers, consumers, and meat processors. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed the possibility of extending the measure, drawing parallels with last year’s rice import ban, while noting that careful consideration is needed to avoid undue impact on meat prices and supply ahead of the Christmas season.

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