Philippines rises in 2024 Asia Power Index
The Philippines went up a notch to 15th out of 27 countries and territories in the 2024 Asia Power Index by the Lowy Institute. With an overall score of 14.7 points out of 100, the country was classified as a “middle power” in the region. The index measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia through eight thematic measures (See Philippines’ 2024 profile).