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.
Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) sold 1,023 vehicles in September 2026, marking its first monthly sales tally above 1,000 units since Geely Auto International took direct control of its Philippine operations.
A Philippine Eagle has survived three airgun pellets lodged inside her body. For a bird built to rule the canopy, it is a strangely undignified way to meet the human world.
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has provided more than P14 million in fisheries and aquaculture assistance to coastal communities in Sorsogon, including fish cages, fiberglass boats and seaweed-processing equipment.