The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and 15 government agencies have rolled out Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2026, introducing a unified digital permitting system designed to significantly reduce documentary requirements and processing time for housing projects as the government moves to accelerate residential construction.
Philippine palay production surged to a record second-quarter high, giving the government a timely boost in its bid to stabilize rice prices, although an expected weather-induced slowdown later this year underscores the fragile nature of the gains.
Philippine exporters stand to benefit from faster access to the Australian market after Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) introduced a new dedicated freighter service that shortens delivery times and strengthens regional supply chain connectivity.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has rolled out computer-guided paving technology to speed up the repair of EDSA while delivering better road quality and causing less hassle to the public.