Malacañang on Thursday welcomed the improvement in the country’s ranking in the 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI), highlighting the continued efforts of President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ administration in promoting peace and security in the country.
In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the rise in the country’s ranking reflects the effectiveness of the government’s whole-of-nation approach in maintaining peace and order.
“Magandang balita po ‘yan. Dahil sa pagsusumikap po ng pamahalaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., makikita po natin ang magandang epekto nito,” Castro said.
“Ito po ay isang inspirasyon para sa administrasyon na pagbutihin pa, na mas maging maganda pa ang tingin ng ibang bansa sa ating kalagayan dito sa Pilipinas,” Castro added.
The Philippines climbed six notches to 105th out of 163 countries, up from 111th in 2024. This marks the country’s best ranking since 2017, when it placed 87th globally.
The Global Peace Index, published annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace, measures peace levels across countries based on societal safety and security, ongoing domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarization.
Castro highlighted the broader benefits of this development for the country, particularly in terms of economic opportunities and its global perception.
“Kapag kasi nakita po ng karatig-bansa, ng ibang mga foreign nationals na ang bansa natin ay tahimik … mas makakaakit po tayo ng mga turista papunta sa ating bansa at ito po ay makakapag-generate ng income at the same time, makakapag-generate din po ng investment,” she explained.
Castro called on the mainstream media and digital content creators to help promote positive stories about the Philippines.
“Mas maganda rin po na makasama natin lahat-lahat pati po ang mainstream media, pati mga social media content creator na mas paigtingin pa natin at ipalabas natin ang good news – kung ano ‘yung ganda ng bansa,” Castro said.
Castro said the Marcos administration will continue its efforts to enhance peace and order as a foundation for the country’s sustainable development and long-term prosperity. | PND
