PH ranks 36th in 2026 IP index amid piracy, penalty gaps — analyst

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked 36th out of 55 economies in the 2026 International IP Index, a “middle tier” standing in Asia that, according to University of the Philippines Diliman associate professor and INQUIRER.net data scientist Rogelio Alicor Panao, reflects ongoing piracy and weaker penalties. The Philippines scored 40.64%, unchanged from the previous year,

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