FDI into the Philippines Drop 7.5% YoY in July

Net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines dropped by 7.5% year-on-year to USD 1.3 billion in July 2025.

The decrease was mainly driven by a significant decline in debt instruments (-39.4%).

Meanwhile, the reduction was tempered by a sharp increase recorded from net inflows in equity capital (240.6%) and a modest gain in reinvestment of earnings (14.3%).

Equity capital placements during the month mainly originated from Japan (60%), the United States (15%), and Singapore (5%), with investments directed largely toward wholesale and retail trade (73%), manufacturing (12%), and real estate (8%).

Considering the first seven months of 2025, net FDI reached USD 4.7 billion, sharply lower by 20% compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.