Philippine risk profile worsens as Iran war fuels oil shock, economic crimes

MANILA, Philippines — The war in Iran and the oil-price shock it unleashed have underscored the Philippines’ vulnerability to economic crime and geopolitical risk in South and Southeast Asia, a new report said. The Philippines scored 72.6 out of 100 in the 2026 Economic Crime and Geopolitics Index (ECGI), a measure that assesses corruption levels, the severity of economic crime, public response and geopolitical pressures to gauge how these forces shape political stability. READ: Philippine March inflation soars to 4.1% on oil price shocks from Middle East war The score edged up from 71.65 in November 2025, keeping the Philippines in […]... Keep on reading: Philippine risk profile worsens as Iran war fuels oil shock, economic crimes

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