The Central Bank of the Philippines reported that net foreign direct investment inflows into the Philippines totaled USD 590 million in February 2026, bringing cumulative net inflows for January to February 2026 to USD 1 billion. The figures reflect the central bank’s Balance of Payments-based measure of actual FDI inflows. In February, the United States was the leading source of FDI, while financial and insurance activities were the largest recipient sector. For the first two months of 2026, equity capital placements came mainly from Japan, the United States, and Singapore and were directed largely to manufacturing, financial and insurance, and real estate. The central bank also notes that its FDI statistics follow BPM6, apply the 10 percent ownership criterion, and are presented in net terms after equity withdrawals, unlike approved foreign investment data published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, which capture investment commitments rather than realized inflows.
Central Bank of the Philippines 2026-05-11
Central Bank of the Philippines reports USD 590 million in February foreign direct investment net inflows
The Central Bank of the Philippines reported net foreign direct investment inflows of USD 590 million in February 2026, bringing cumulative January–February net inflows to USD 1 billion based on its Balance of Payments measure. February inflows were led by the United States and directed mainly to financial and insurance activities, while year-to-date equity capital placements came primarily from Japan, the United States, and Singapore into manufacturing, financial and insurance, and real estate. The central bank reiterated that its FDI statistics follow BPM6 and apply a 10 percent ownership threshold, distinguishing them from the Philippine Statistics Authority’s commitment-based approved foreign investment data.