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.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is scaling up bamboo plantation development nationwide, positioning the fast-growing plant as a cost-effective, nature-based solution to help communities withstand the harsh effects of the El Niño phenomenon.
Next-generation entrepreneurs in the Philippine construction industry must pair technological innovation with specialized expertise and strong professional relationships to compete for projects and sustain growth, FreyFil Corp. chairman and president Francis Frederic Cruz said.
Ayala Land Inc.’s P15-billion investment in mall upgrades, alongside a broader push to refresh its hospitality portfolio, is beginning to deliver stronger returns as the property developer adapts to changing consumer behavior in the post-pandemic market.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will open sections of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in stages, with the first 27 kilometers and seven stations set to begin operations by the end of 2027. This initial phase runs from Malolos to Malanday in Valenzuela City.