The Philippines hits a major milestone — the World Bank upgrades us to upper-middle income status! Plus: a rare plant rediscovered on Mount Apo after 122 years, Metro Manila workers get a wage boost, Gilas Pilipinas strengthens for FIBA, endangered vultures return to Cambodia, child mortality drops to record lows across Asia, and scientists find climate-resistant coral reefs the size of Wisconsin.

Today's headlines:
- Philippines reaches upper-middle income status (World Bank)
- Rare plant rediscovered in Mount Apo after 122 years
- P85 daily wage hike approved for Metro Manila
- Gilas Pilipinas adds Mike Phillips, new Filipino citizens
- Endangered vulture returns to Cambodia after 10 years
- Record low child mortality across Asia
- Climate-resistant coral reefs discovered worldwide
- Largest-ever photo of the Milky Way's center

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Headline Roundup
1:00 - PH Top Story: Upper-Middle Income Status
3:30 - Rare Plant Rediscovered on Mount Apo
4:30 - Metro Manila Wage Hike
5:15 - Gilas Pilipinas FIBA News
6:15 - Cambodia Vulture Comeback
6:50 - Record Low Child Mortality in Asia
7:15 - Climate-Resistant Coral Reefs
7:35 - Milky Way Photo
7:50 - Inspiration & Closing

SOURCES: Rappler, Philippine Star, GoodNewsNetwork.org

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