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.
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.
Regional economic stability received a significant boost today as amended terms governing the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) officially entered into force.
Solid Group Inc. is teaming up with a Singapore-linked investment group to establish a USD40-million venture that will build and operate a Philippine factory producing solar photovoltaic cells and modules for export.
Higher operating costs and weaker contributions from associates, particularly aircraft maintenance unit Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), dragged down MacroAsia Corp.’s nine-month net income attributable to parent-company shareholders by 45 percent to P560.4 million, despite revenue growth across its food services, airport ground handling and water businesses.
VinFast has introduced its updated VF 8 electric SUV in the Philippines, pricing the five-seater from P1.55 million with a battery subscription or P1.79 million with the battery included.