PH slips 2 spots in global innovation ranking

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The Philippines fell two spots in a global ranking of economies based on their innovation capabilities, according to this year"s Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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