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.
Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), operator of LRT-1, immediately removed a fourth-generation train from service after detecting a water leak inside one carriage, acting swiftly to protect passenger comfort and reliability.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will require all companies raising capital in the equities and debt markets to file registration statements exclusively through its Online Application for Registration Statements (OARS) platform, under Memorandum Circular No. 24.
Lenovo has climbed 43 places to rank 153rd on the latest Fortune Global 500 list, marking the highest position in the company’s history and one of its most notable advancements in recent years.