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.
Mynt Inc., GCash’s operator, lets the public buy shares for as low as 100 shares — just P660 at P6.60 apiece — far lower than the usual 1,000-share minimum for small investors.
A Senate bill that lowers approval requirements for condominium redevelopment could breathe new life into older residential properties and kickstart urban renewal, especially in Makati’s central business district, according to Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC).
The Department of Energy is pushing to make the Philippines a regional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production hub, with a proposed one percent blending mandate by 2030 to build demand and attract investment.
PLDT Inc. and its wireless arm Smart Communications have teamed up with Capillary Technologies to merge their separate loyalty programs into one unified system, bringing more connected and personalized rewards to subscribers and partners nationwide.