Probably not, we'll see how t goes though

Because him winning the Philippine-American won’t make Philippines a superpower when there’s not enough resources especially uranium and etc.

While it's true that winning the Philippine-American war alone won't make the Philippines a superpower, Rico's victory in the Philippine-American war can be seen as a catalyst for change and progress towards a stronger and more prosperous nation. In the novel, it'll explore how Rico's leadership and strategic decisions would lead to significant advancements in technology, infrastructure, and military power that'll pave the way for the Philippines to become a regional powerhouse without relying on uranium or other scarce resources.

Don't forget the Empire of Japen at that time also wanted the philippines.