Foreign Investments
4 reports
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.