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.
International Container Terminal Services Inc., or ICTSI, announced Tuesday it has secured a $1 billion, 10-year term loan from BDO Unibank Inc., with the company serving as sole borrower.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched the Pinoy Biotech Hub today, a centralized digital platform linking Filipinos directly to local biotech solutions, collaborators, and innovations across agriculture, natural resources, and environmental management.
The Philippines and European Union have completed free trade talks, and the country’s top business group says small and medium enterprises stand to gain the most.