The Central Bank of the Philippines reported that foreign direct investment fell in January to April 2026 as lower foreign net investments in debt instruments and reinvestment of earnings more than offset an increase in foreign net investments in equity capital other than reinvested earnings, with equity capital placements sourced mainly from Japan, the United States and Singapore and directed largely to the manufacturing, financial and insurance, and real estate industries.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-07-10
Central Bank of the Philippines reports January to April 2026 FDI decline driven by weaker debt instrument and earnings reinvestment inflows
The Central Bank of the Philippines said foreign direct investment declined in January to April 2026 because weaker net investments in debt instruments and reinvested earnings outweighed higher net equity capital inflows.