The Philippines has earned an economic promotion. The World Bank now classifies it as an upper-middle-income economy, a milestone reached after years of growth and a steady post-pandemic recovery under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Dengue does not stop at national borders, and neither should the fight against it. That was the message as the Philippines joined Southeast Asian health leaders in renewing regional cooperation against one of the region's most stubborn public health threats.
Fresh Canadian mining investments and deeper cooperation on critical minerals and clean energy are set to bolster the Philippines' drive to become a preferred destination for responsible mining while creating jobs and supporting the global energy transition.
Justin Brownlee has made a career out of rescuing Gilas Pilipinas from impossible situations. Against New Zealand's Tall Blacks, however, the script remains frustratingly familiar.