The Central Bank of the Philippines published balance of payments-based foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics showing net inflows of USD 560 million in December 2025 and cumulative net inflows of USD 7.8 billion for January to December 2025. Japan was the leading source of FDI in December, with most inflows directed to financial and insurance activities. For 2025, equity capital placements were sourced primarily from Japan, the United States, Singapore, and South Korea, and were channelled largely into manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and financial and insurance industries. The central bank noted that its FDI series follows the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, 6th Edition (BPM6), uses the 10 percent ownership criterion, covers actual inflows, and is presented net of withdrawals, which differs from approved foreign investment data published by the Philippine Statistics Authority that reflect investment commitments and do not net out withdrawals.
Central Bank of the Philippines 2026-03-10
Central Bank of the Philippines reports USD 560 million net FDI inflows in December 2025 and USD 7.8 billion for 2025
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 560 million in December 2025, totaling USD 7.8 billion for the year. Japan was the primary source in December, focusing on financial and insurance activities. The FDI data, adhering to the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, 6th Edition, differ from the Philippine Statistics Authority's figures by reflecting actual inflows net of withdrawals.