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.
Globe is expanding digital and artificial intelligence infrastructure to support Philippine businesses expanding regionally and foreign firms entering the local market, aligned with the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement concluded May 2026.
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) plans to bid out a four-hectare property near Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City by 2027, putting a potentially P40-billion site on the market for a major mixed-use development.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has officially launched eGovAI, bringing artificial intelligence capabilities into the eGovPH Super App as the government moves faster to advance digitalization, streamline procedures, and upgrade public service delivery.