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.
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has deployed about P25.4 billion since it began investing, with its acquisition of listed port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) forming the foundation of a broader port and logistics platform for the Philippines.
Philcement Mindanao Corp. is commissioning its P2-billion cement plant in Davao del Norte this month, with full operations targeted in October and a formal launch in November, adding up to two million metric tons of annual capacity to Mindanao’s construction materials market.
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) hit a record 63,803 locally assembled vehicles in 2025 as its Next Generation Tamaraw helped expand domestic sourcing and business opportunities for parts suppliers, body builders, and small enterprises.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has secured an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2026 Central Banker Report Cards, marking his third consecutive year of receiving this distinction from the international publication.