Home Infographics Philippines’ economic freedom ranking improves Infographics Philippines’ economic freedom ranking improves February 20, 2017 | 6:01 am The Philippines rose to the 58th spot in this year鈥檚 Index of Economic Freedom, riding on robust economic growth and fiscal gains, although concerns remain on whether these can be sustained under the new government. . RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Philippines鈥 labor productivity eases in Q1 How the Philippines鈥 commercial services trade compared with its peers in the region Philippines ranks 78th in Best Countries list ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT