FX.co ★ FDI into the Philippines Slips 39.8% in October

In October 2025, net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Philippines experienced a significant decline of 39.8% compared to the previous year, totaling USD 0.6 billion. This downturn was largely influenced by a substantial reduction in debt instruments, which fell by 50.7%. However, the overall decline was partially offset by notable increases in net inflows from equity capital, which rose by 17.1%, and reinvestments of earnings, which grew by 11.3%. The majority of equity capital investments in October came from Japan, the United States, and Singapore, primarily targeting sectors such as manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and real estate. From January to October, the net FDI amounted to USD 6.2 billion, marking a significant decrease of 24.5% from the USD 8.2 billion recorded during the same period the previous year.