Foreign Investments
8 reports
Economic Brief - June 2026
The Philippine economy contends with faster inflation and growth slowdown amid achieving an upper-middle-income status. Strict digital asset regulation, a proposed United States call center onshoring policy, and potential tariff hikes from labor compliance issues pose potential industry challenges.
Economic Brief - May 2026
While inflation and surging bond yields strain the Philippine economy, emerging industrial corridors and international economic pacts in digital infrastructure and critical minerals provide critical strategic growth channels for Philippine enterprises.
Luzon Economic Corridor Draws Additional International Partners, Institutionalized Pax Silica Framework
The Luzon Economic Corridor gained new international partners under the US-led Pax Silica Framework, advancing plans for AI, semiconductor, and infrastructure investments, though regulatory disputes, implementation challenges, and uncertain political continuity may slow long-term development.
Economic Brief - March 2026
Energy shocks caused by the Middle East conflict pushed Philippine inflation to 4.1 percent and interest rates to 4.5 percent. Reduced purchasing power, supply chain disruptions, and threatened overseas Filipino worker remittances compound these inflation risks, downgrading economic forecasts.
FDI Continues to Decline, Falls to USD 642 Million in October 2025
Net FDI inflows dropped 39.8 percent in October 2025, driven by a decline in debt instrument investments linked to an infrastructure corruption scandal. Despite short-term volatility and protectionist global policies, long-term equity capital remains positive in key sectors.
Year-to-Date FDI Down by 22 Percent as of September 2025
Philippine foreign direct investment contracted 22 percent amid policy uncertainty and an infrastructure corruption scandal. Although monetary easing and transparency reforms aim to restore confidence, enterprises should anticipate moderate momentum.
Year-on-Year FDI Down by 40.5 Percent in August
Philippine foreign direct investment (FDI) contracted 40 percent in August 2025 due to lower intercompany lending amid domestic corruption probes and severe weather. While long-term equity growth shows resilience, enterprises should anticipate moderate inflows.
Foreign Direct Investments Down by 23.8 Percent in the First Half of 2025
Philippine foreign direct investment (FDI) declined 24 percent in the first half of 2025. Persistent infrastructure gaps, policy unpredictability, and corruption probes deter investors despite recent legislative reforms and international pledges.