Usap tayo: What contributes to the happiness of Filipinos despite the challenges they face?

The Philippines is the second happiest country in Southeast Asia and 53rd in the world according to the 2024 World Happiness report. What keeps Filipinos happy despite the challenges they face?

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KEY POINTS

• The Philippines placed second among the happiest countries in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, according to the annual World Happiness Report (WHR).
• The Philippines was followed by Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia in the list of happiest countries in Southeast Asia.
• The Philippines was the most improved country in the 2024 World Happiness report after the country’s rank jumped by 23 spots to 53rd place out of 143 countries.