How influential is the Philippines among its partners in the region?

The Philippines was the 12^th most influential partner in Southeast Asia, with an overall influence score of 26.3 out of 100, according to the latest data from the Lowy Institute’s Southeast Asia Influence Index. The country excelled in its defense networks but was moderate in economic relationships and cultural and diplomatic influence. The index measures the relative standing of external powers in the region based on four primary domains of bilateral influence: economic relationships, defense networks, cultural influence, and diplomatic influence.