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The Philippines climbed four spots to 46th out of 151 countries with a score of 52.1 in the 2026 edition of the Elite Quality Index (EQx) by Switzerland-based Foundation for Value Creation Activities, in partnership with the University of St. Gallen. The index evaluates and ranks countries based on the impact of their political and business elites, measuring whether they generate broad economic value or engage in rent-seeking.
