Philippines Makes Progress on Most SDGs, Slips in Health and Disaster Risk
The Philippines has shown progress in 10 out of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but has regressed in health and disaster risk, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The government plans to focus on these lagging areas given limited resources.
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